Winsted Parks & Library
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Mill Reserve Park (also known as “Lake Park”)
Located on the west side of Winsted Lake
– Outdoor dining: benches, picnic tables, picnic shelters
– Events: An amphitheater at the northwest corner of the park is often used for outdoor concerts, movie nights, and other programs.
– Lakefront: There isn’t a lifeguard on duty, but the public is welcome to utilize the public swimming area, as well as the fishing pier and sandy beach area.
– Other features: Modern playground equipment, portable restroom
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South View Park
Located on the south end of Winsted Lake on Kingsley Street South
– Trails: The Luce Line State Trail is adjacent to South View Park. This trail encompasses more than 60 miles, from the western Minneapolis suburbs to Cosmos.
– Active recreation: Softball field and open space, playground equipment
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Hainlin Park
Located at McLeod Avenue and McLeod County Road 1
– Outdoor dining: Sheltered picnic area
– Active recreation: Playground equipment, skate park, sand volleyball
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Barrett Field
Located at the corner of First Street and Sherman Avenue
– Active recreation: Softball field with bleachers for spectators, basketball hoop, playground equipment
– Outdoor dining: picnic tables
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Weinbeck Field
Located along Main Avenue
– Active recreation: The area is utilized as the local football field, with a track area and basketball courts.
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Denis M. Campbell Baseball Field
Located just to the north of Weinbeck Field along McLeod County Road 1
– Namesake: This field is named after one of Winsted’s amateur baseball hall of fame members.
– Active recreation: About 20 years ago, several organizations donated a batting practice tunnel for the public.
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Westgate & Northgate Parks
Located in the Northgate and Westgate housing developments. Westgate’s park includes a ball field.
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William May County Park
Located southeast of Winsted, this is one of six McLeod County parks.
– Outdoor dining: Picnic shelter, grills, a drinking water pump
– Other features: This 71-acre park has hiking trails and a restroom facility, all surrounded by trees.
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Oscar and Anna Johnson County Park
Located just a few miles northeast of Winsted in Wright County
– Features: A swimming beach, boat launch, picnic area, and restrooms
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The Winsted Public Library
180 Main Ave W, Winsted, MN 55395
At the Winsted Public Library, we know the magic of a good story—it brings people together, sparks imaginations, and adds joy to everyday life. Serving the Winsted community since 1976, we're a small-town library with a big heart, dedicated to sharing that magic with everyone who walks through our doors.
Whether you’re searching for your next great read, using our public computers or printing services, or simply taking a moment to browse the shelves, we’re here to welcome you. As part of the Pioneerland Library System, we connect our patrons to books and resources from across Minnesota.
Find us in the heart of downtown—stop in, say hello, and see what stories are waiting for you!