Central Park

300 West Clark Street
Albert Lea, MN 56007

A slightly low-angle, wide shot captures a lively outdoor market scene. Several white and blue tents are set up on a vibrant green lawn, under dappled sunlight. In the foreground, a person in a bright pink hoodie and jeans stands with their back to the viewer, looking towards a white tent. Under this tent, a "My Life My Design Wellness Coaching" banner is visible on a table, with people interacting around the stall.

A sunny outdoor scene shows a band performing on a raised stage in a park. Three musicians are visible: a guitarist on the left playing an acoustic guitar, a drummer in the center behind a drum kit with "507" on the bass drum, and another guitarist on the right playing an electric guitar.

A group of children and adults are gathered around a piñata shaped like a green cactus wearing a red, white, and green sombrero, hanging from a tree branch in a grassy park. A young girl in a white shirt and blue jeans, wearing a yellow headband, swings a decorated stick at the piñata.

A wide outdoor shot shows a bustling daytime market scene under a bright sky. A light-colored dirt path runs from the foreground into the middle distance on the left, lined by several white pop-up tents with people Browse. On the right, more tents, some blue, are set up on a grassy area, with visitors mingling and vendors tending to their stalls.

Location

300 West Clark Street
Albert Lea, MN 56007

Park size

1.6 acres

Central Park

Amenities

Overview
History
Rules and Safety
Parking
Rentals

Central Park, a green space near Albert Lea’s downtown, is surrounded by churches and a medical center. A paved walkway, benches and picnic tables provide a relaxing space for locals and visitors. The park is a popular venue for various annual festivals.

When Albert Lea was platted in 1856, the local leaders identified Central Park as a public square. This space was the scene of political debates and band concerts. The Jan. 12, 1938, issue of the Albert Lea Tribune reminisced, “… it has always been a popular place. On band concert nights people gathered around it by the hundreds, some sitting on the grass or benches, others standing up or walking around. You could always find a friend there, somewhere among the mosquito-slapping crowd.”

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Parking available on adjacent streets.

No rentals at this location at this time.