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Bowling
Holiday Lanes
522 Prospect Ave., Albert Lea, MN
507-373-7276
www.holidaylanes.net
Always great bowling on 20 lanes! Extreme bowling 9:30-Midnight. Special weekly events including Family Day and Kids Day. Snack bar.
College
Riverland Community College
1900 8th Ave. N.W., Austin, MN
800-247-5039
www.riverland.edu
Check out a Riverland Blue Devil sporting event including, baseball, softball, volleyball and men’s and women’s basketball and golf.
County Snowmobile Trails
1-800-345-8414 for snowmobile map
www.snowtracks.com for conditions
Over 200 miles of trails through scenic woods. Two groomers run daily. Most trails double wide. Access to most motels.
Disc Golf
Bancroft Bay Park
Albert Lea, MN
507-377-4370
18 hole course located on the lower portion of Bancroft Bay. Nine hole course is available on the upper portion.
Fishing
You’ll find terrific fishing here in ALL our lakes, including plenty of Walleye, Black Bullhead, Yellow Perch, Black Crappie, Channel Catfish, White Sucker, Bluegill and Large Mouth Bass. Note: Albert Lea Lake is the 3rd best Walleye fishing lake in Southern Minnesota!
Helping the lakes, helping the Community – the Fountain Lake Sportsmens Club is there! See what they have going on at www.fountainlakesportsmensclub.org
Golf
Clarks Grove Golf Course
Clarks Grove, MN • 507-256-7737
9-hole, public.
Green Lea Golf Course
101 Richway Dr., Albert Lea, MN
507-373-1061
18 holes, par 72. Challenges golfers of all abilities. Rolling mature course. Banquet facilities, club and cart rental, pro shop, lessons, club repair.
Holiday Park
Hayward, MN • 507-373-3886
Par 3, public.
Oakview Golf Course
Freeborn, MN • 507-863-2288
9-hole public.
Wedgewood Cove Golf Club & Estates
2200 W. 9th St., Albert Lea, MN
(4.25 mi. on I-90 to 9th St.-on Pickerel Lake)
507-373-2007
www.wedgewoodcove.com
Minnesota’s newest championship golf course. Sure to challenge you. Pro shop, driving range and practice green. Groups welcome.
Gun Shop
Hart Bros. Weaponry
18326 U.S. Hwy. 69, Albert Lea, MN
507-377-0201
One-of-a-kind firearm specialty shop with over 3,000 guns in stock. We have the knowledge and expertise to get you the right gun.
Albert Lea Parks
See Parks Grid on page 36.
State Parks
Myre-Big Is land State Park
3 mi. E. of Albert Lea, E. on Cty. Rd. 46, S. on
Cty. Rd. 38 (Exit 11 off of I-35)
507-379-3403
Prairie landscape on 116 acres. Lake, semi-modern campground, biking & hiking trails, wildlife watching, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, canoeing.
Recreation Centers/Fields/Athletic Complexes
Albert Lea Family YMCA
221 W. Main, Albert Lea
507-373-8228
Stay in shape with a visit to our new fitness center. Day pass and memberships are available. Keeping Albert Lea strong for 94 years.
Albert Lea City Arena
701 Lake Chapeau Dr., Albert Lea
507-377-4374
Swimming
City Beach /Fountain Lake
Swimming beach, tennis and sand volleyball courts. No lifeguard on duty.
Albert Lea Family Aquatic Center
321 James Ave., Albert Lea
507-373-3328
Trails
Blazing Star Trail
Frank Hall Park, Albert Lea
Named after a native wild flower, the trail consists of 6.5 miles of paved trail in Frank Hall Park. Bikers and walkers wind by lakes, flat farmland, rolling hills, a golf course and the quaint town of Hayward.
Myre-Big Island State Park
3 mi. E. of Albert Lea, E. on Cty. Rd. 46, S. on
Cty. Rd. 38 (Exit 11 off of I-35)
507-379-3403
16 miles of hiking, mountain biking, skiing and snowmobile trails. Vehicle permits required. Cabin available.