State Park · Minnesota, United States
Glacial Lakes State Park
Glacial Lakes State Park is a state park in Minnesota, United States, covering 1,857 acres (752 ha), established in 1963.
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Pope, Minnesota, United States |
| Area | 1,857 acres (752 ha) |
| Established | 1963 |
| Coordinates | 45.5372° N, 95.5219° W |
| Managed by | Minnesota state park system |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Glacial Lakes State Park
Glacial Lakes State Park is a state park of Minnesota, USA, approximately 5 miles (8.0 km) south of Starbuck. It was founded in 1963 to preserve some of the remaining rolling prairie which previously covered much of the state. Located in the Leaf Mountains, the park and the area around it contains many glacial landforms created by the Wisconsonian glaciation.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
Getting there
| Nearest town | Starbuck, Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Getting there | about 5 miles south of Starbuck |
Airports near this park
The airports a visitor would actually fly into, nearest first — each link opens its profile on our sister site AirportProfiles.
- Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) · Minneapolis, United States · 120.8 miles away
Parks nearby
More parks in Minnesota
Frequently asked questions
Where is Glacial Lakes State Park?
Glacial Lakes State Park is in Minnesota, United States (45.5372° N, 95.5219° W).
When was Glacial Lakes State Park established?
Glacial Lakes State Park was established in 1963, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Glacial Lakes State Park?
Glacial Lakes State Park covers 1,857 acres (752 ha).
How do I get to Glacial Lakes State Park?
The nearest town is Starbuck, Minnesota. about 5 miles south of Starbuck.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Minnesota_state_parks — Wikipedia list of Minnesota state parks — park name, county/location, size, year where the table states them.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glacial_Lakes_State_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).