Sibley Park

900 Mound Avenue

Sibley Park is a dynamic community park that is rich in history. The park, established in 1887, is named for Minnesota’s first Governor, Henry Hastings Sibley. In the past the park has provided a horse racing track, regional zoo, museum, community band shell, clay tennis courts and renowned gardens. 

 The park currently has active recreation opportunities on the north side with softball, tennis, fishing, and sliding hill. More passive recreation is provided on the south side of the park with extensive landscape and gardens, a story book farm site, open space and picnicking areas. The hill top of the mound is being reclaimed through plantings and controlled burns to an Oak Savanna environment similar to what originally existed.

Sibley Park is suitable for organized sports, large group gatherings, amplified music, and reserved use. The picnic shelters are popular for family reunions, business meetings, company picnics, and large group gatherings. The gazebo and gardens are favorites for outdoor weddings and photography sessions. Many of these areas can be reserved for use.