Rasmussen Woods, 555 Stoltzman Road is a place for all seasons. Rasmussen Woods has more than 150 acres of park space and is Mankato's only park that has been designed for passive recreation. Learn more about Rasmussen Woods and discover all that it has to offer by watching Mankato's Hot Spot.

Mankato’s latest hot spot is the Floyd Roberts, Jr. Pavilion. Located at the entrance of the Mankato’s Land of Memories Park along Hwy. 169, the pavilion overlooks the park and provides scenic views of the park. The Floyd Roberts Jr. Pavilion is a unique location to host events and gatherings.

View Mankato's newest hot spot-Riverfront Park. It is a venue for a variety of events and festivals for people to enjoy. The Grand Lawn, amphitheater, canoe landing, trail head building, playground and art are just some of the items to be found Riverfront Park.

Located in Mankato's City Center, the CHS Pergola site in Sibley Park overlooks the large rock garden and provides a view of the river. View the latest Mankato Hot Spot to learn more about the pergola, sitting area and rock garden enhancements.

The disc golf course at Land of Memories Park is enjoyed by players of all skill levels. All 18 baskets are par three. There's no "greens fee" and disc golfers can manage their way onto the course with ease, at any time. View the latest Mankato Hot Spot to learn more

A former bank building, the reception hall at the civic center blends the traditions of the Mankato area with today's modern facility. By preserving a piece of history, this building offers a unique atmosphere to host a social event or wedding reception. View the latest Mankato Hot Spot to learn why this building attracted publicity back in the early 1900's.

There are seven outdoor ice rinks in the City of Mankato. A new feature can be found at the lit rinks. With a push of a button the light systems can be activated. It's a cost saving measure, which also conserves energy. View the latest Mankato Hot Spot to learn more.

The Minnesota River trail is an important link that connects to the Sakatah State trail. The paved trail offers views of the Minnesota River, wild flowers and limestone cliffs. Mankato Hot Spots highlight city service places and spaces.