Dotson Park is a quaint space in the middle of an established West Mankato neighborhood. Mature trees shade the playground and green space. Ice skating is available in the winter months. No pets allowed in the park.
Named for Edna M "Emy" Frentz, a Mankato area artist, the Guild in Mankato is home to gallery exhibitions, studio spaces, meeting and rehearsal spaces, and programming in all disciplines of the arts.
Erlandson Park, located at the intersection of Victory Drive and Main Street in Mankato, offers tennis courts, basketball courts, playground equipment, and picnic areas.
Fort Le Hillier historical marker south of Mankato. While the fort is long gone, the visible mound on which it was built remains. Easy canoe and kayak access to the Blue Earth River.