Reserve any of the following locations in Mankato's parks.

Floyd Roberts Jr. Pavilion
Overlook the beautiful scenery at Land of Memories Park while hosting an event at the Floyd Roberts Jr. Pavilion. Amenities include an outdoor deck, tables and chairs, heating and air conditioning, indoor restrooms, counters, electrical outlets and a sink. Rain or shine, the Floyd Roberts Jr. Pavilion is sure to any event enjoyable and memorable.

Rasmussen Woods Elk's Nature Center
Elk's Nature Center provides the perfect nature backdrop for meetings and social gatherings. The Elk's Nature Center is available for rental during program and non-program hours and overnight events. 

Sibley Park
The Sibley Park gazebo is an enchanting location that adds a unique touch to an outdoor event. The gazebo and Sibley Park's flower gardens have been popular for outdoor weddings and photography sessions.

Sibley Farm
New! Reserve the red barn shelter. The shelter sits on a concrete slab and has single-stall garage doors on all four sides that may be opened or closed. Other amenities include:

• electricity
• up to eight picnic tables
• a brick courtyard (facing the bridge); customers can bring grills for cooking in this area

Picnic shelter reservations
Mankato has five parks that each have at least one picnic shelter that can be reserved: Alexander, Erlandson, Highland, Sibley and Tourtellotte. Shelter reservations are $55 for the day. Additional fees are required for amplified sound and/or keg beer, which both require a permit ($30) and a $300 security deposit.

Facility reservations
Facilities available to reserve are the Caledonia Community Center, Elk's Nature Center, Floyd Roberts Jr. Pavilion and Sibley Park Pavilion. To reserve a facility, a $200 deposit is required. Rates:

To make a reservation at the Caledonia Community Center, Elk's Nature Center, Floyd Roberts Jr. Pavilion or Sibley Park Pavilion, or a picnic shelter, contact staff at 311 or 507-387-8600.

Athletic field/court reservations
Athletic fields/courts (baseball, softball, volleyball) may be reserved. For reservation information contact parks staff at 507-387-8647. For information about athletic leagues, contact staff with the Mankato Area Public Schools' Community Education and Recreation Department at 507-387-5501.