State Recreation Area · Minnesota, United States
Red River State Recreation Area
Red River State Recreation Area is a state recreation area in Minnesota, United States, covering 104 acres (42 ha), established in 1997.
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Park facts
| Park type | State Recreation Area |
|---|---|
| Location | Polk, Minnesota, United States |
| Area | 104 acres (42 ha) |
| Established | 1997 |
| Coordinates | 47.9328° N, 97.0356° 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 Red River State Recreation Area
Red River State Recreation Area is part of the Greater Grand Forks Greenway and is located in the city of East Grand Forks, Minnesota on the banks of the Red River of the North and the Red Lake River. It was built as a natural buffer as a direct response to the 1997 Red River flood. The State Recreation Area is owned and managed by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
Getting there
| Nearest town | East Grand Forks, Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Getting there | located in the city of East Grand Forks |
Airports near this park
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- Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport (YWG) · Winnipeg, Canada · 136.9 miles away
Parks nearby
More parks in Minnesota
Frequently asked questions
Where is Red River State Recreation Area?
Red River State Recreation Area is in Minnesota, United States (47.9328° N, 97.0356° W).
When was Red River State Recreation Area established?
Red River State Recreation Area was established in 1997, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Red River State Recreation Area?
Red River State Recreation Area covers 104 acres (42 ha).
How do I get to Red River State Recreation Area?
The nearest town is East Grand Forks, Minnesota. located in the city of East Grand Forks.
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/Red_River_State_Recreation_Area — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).