Park Reservations

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.

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 $50 for the day. Additional fees are required for amplified sound and/or keg beer, which both require a permit ($25) and a $250 security deposit.

To make a reservation at the Floyd Roberts Jr. Pavilion or Sibley Park, or to make a picnic shelter reservation call Mankato's Public Works Office at 387-8649 or email staff. To reserve Elk's Nature Center call 387-8585 or email staff.