State Park · Minnesota, United States
Myre-Big Island State Park
Myre-Big Island State Park is a state park in Minnesota, United States, covering 1,578 acres (639 ha), established in 1947.
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Freeborn, Minnesota, United States |
| Area | 1,578 acres (639 ha) |
| Established | 1947 |
| Coordinates | 43.6358° N, 93.3089° 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 Myre-Big Island State Park
Myre-Big Island State Park is a state park of Minnesota, USA, just outside the city of Albert Lea. It has an area of 1,578 acres (6.39 km2). The park protects 8 miles (13 km) of shoreline on Albert Lea Lake. The nucleus of the park is Big Island, a 117-acre (0.47 km2) island attached to the mainland by a causeway. In turn a causeway connects Big Island to Little Island. The park was formerly named Helmer Myre State Park after former Minnesota State Senator Helmer Myre.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Airports near this park
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- Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) · Minneapolis, United States · 86.1 miles away
- Des Moines International Airport (DSM) · Des Moines, United States · 146.3 miles away
Parks nearby
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Myre-Big Island State Park?
Myre-Big Island State Park is in Minnesota, United States (43.6358° N, 93.3089° W).
When was Myre-Big Island State Park established?
Myre-Big Island State Park was established in 1947, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Myre-Big Island State Park?
Myre-Big Island State Park covers 1,578 acres (639 ha).
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/Myre-Big_Island_State_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).