State Park · Minnesota, United States
Monson Lake State Park
Monson Lake State Park is a state park in Minnesota, United States, covering 343 acres (139 ha), established in 1937.
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Swift, Minnesota, United States |
| Area | 343 acres (139 ha) |
| Established | 1937 |
| Coordinates | 45.3206° N, 95.2703° 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 Monson Lake State Park
Monson Lake State Park is a state park of Minnesota, United States, originally established as a memorial to 13 Swedish American pioneers who were killed there in the Dakota War of 1862. A district of 1930s New Deal structures is on the National Register of Historic Places. Despite being nearly doubled in size in 2009, the state park remains one of Minnesota's smallest. It is located off Minnesota State Highway 9 just west of Sunburg and 20 miles (32 km) northwest of Willmar. This seasonally-staffed park is managed from nearby Sibley State Park.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
Getting there
| Nearest town | Willmar, Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Getting there | about 20 miles northwest of Willmar |
Airports near this park
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- Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) · Minneapolis, United States · 104.4 miles away
Parks nearby
More parks in Minnesota
Frequently asked questions
Where is Monson Lake State Park?
Monson Lake State Park is in Minnesota, United States (45.3206° N, 95.2703° W).
When was Monson Lake State Park established?
Monson Lake State Park was established in 1937, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Monson Lake State Park?
Monson Lake State Park covers 343 acres (139 ha).
How do I get to Monson Lake State Park?
The nearest town is Willmar, Minnesota. about 20 miles northwest of Willmar.
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/Monson_Lake_State_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).