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Watona Park & Campground

Watona Park in Madelia offers a variety of outdoor activities including flower gardens and artwork, fishing, canoeing, a variety of sports fields, and camping.

Wallyn Park

On the corner of Wall and Lyndale Streets, this North Mankato park offers a walking trail, playground, and ball field.

W. W. Mayo House

A Costume guided tour of the handbuilt house and location of W.W Mayo's first medical practice and later the home of the Cosgrove family, founders of the Green Giant Company.

Wow! Zone

The WOW! Zone offers fun for the whole family including mini-golf, arcade games, bowling and laser tag.

West Mankato Trail

The West Mankato Trail starts at the intersection of the Minnesota River Trail on the North near where US 169 crosses the river on the North Star Bridge.

Welsh Heritage Farm - Lake Crystal, MN - Apples!

Welsh Heritage Farms

Welsh Heritage Apple Orchard and Pie Shop, northeast of Lake Crystal on Highway 60, grows Minnesota's best apple varieties .

Photo by Rick Pepper - Kids play on the banks during lower water, typically in the fall.

Wildwood County Park

A hidden gem, just north of St. Clair, Wildwood Park offers extensive access to the Le Sueur River.

Williams Nature Center

Williams Nature Center, a 65 acre wooded park just a few miles southwest of Mankato offers 1.5 miles of paved trails including two scenic overlooks.

Wings Over White Oaks Park

Wings Over White Oaks Park not far from Minnesota State University in Mankato offers a large green space, a handicapped accessible playground, and a gazebo.

Wheeler Park

The oldest park in North Mankato, 12 1/2 acre Wheeler Park lies at the heart of the Lower North community.

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