Flandrau State Park is a 1006-acre multi-purpose recreational park located partially in the city limits of New Ulm. Flandrau Park boasts an accessible sand-bottomed filtered swimming pool that opened in 1988.
The park, located on the Cottonwood River, has a beautiful picnic area with tables, children's playground equipment, shelter buildings, fire rings, volleyball and horseshoe courts. River-based recreation possibilities include canoeing, tubing and fishing. There are more than eight miles of hiking and groomed cross-country ski trails. A warming shelter is open year-round. Camping facilities, which book up early, are available at the park. The campgrounds have 34 electrical sites, 22 non-electrical sites and 36 rustic campsites. A group center including kitchen/dining hall, 8 bunk houses, and 2 restroom buildings is available for rent.
Bike Trail
New Ulm can now boast its own contribution to Minnesota's renowned paved bike trail system. Minnesota has more miles of paved trails than any other state and with the completion of PHASE ONE in 2004, New Ulm now offers 5 more miles to an outstanding scenic ride thru America's Heartland! The New Ulm Bike Trail is excellent for biking, walking, in-line skating, or an invigorating run. Its path follows the railroad bed, meandering through town along the beautiful Minnesota River Valley. This trail offers secluded natural habitat in the middle of the City. Don't be surprised if you see deer, rabbits and a variety of birds. It is reminiscent of an old-fashioned train ride with a glimpse into the great rural American backyard. The New Ulm Bike Trail affords yet another recreational opportunity, along with gorgeous views, for visitors to enjoy in the Southern Minnesota Region.There is something fun for everyone in New Ulm!
Recreation Center
Our recreational facility houses a 3-station gym equipped for basketball, volleyball amd indoor tennis. It has a 3-lane walking track, racquetball/wallyball courts, exercise rooms and an indoor swimming pool.
Entertainment - Morgan Creek - Tours are offered Saturdays & Sundays from 1 - 4 pm on the hour May thru October.
Another great "Thing to Do" would be our live music events. Jazz nights are the first Saturday of every month 6:30-9:00 pm May thru December. Enjoy live music by Jim McGuire and his trio while experiencing European style hospitality with Morgan Creek Vineyards wood fired oven baked artisan flatbreads, classic Neapolitan gourmet pizzette and Swiss raclette with Minnesota hand crafted fine wine. Winedown for the Weekend is held every Friday night May thru October from 6:30-9 pm. Experience live Jazz & Classical keyboard performed by Artist in Residence Ben Marti in a beautiful vineyard setting. Sample our European style hospitality accompanied by our petite wine appetizers and fine wines from Morgan Creek Vineyards.
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