5 Parks to Visit with Your Kids This Summer in Sartell

The summer sun shines on us and it is time to take advantage!

Spending time outdoors at a few local parks is a great way to soak up the sun and spend some quality time with your kids. Here are 5 Sartell parks to take your kids to this summer:

Northside Park

One of the largest parks in the city, Northside Park, features fun for the whole family! For children, the park features a large play structure, lots of room to run, trails through the woods, and plenty of shade. For adults and teens, there is a disc golf course, basketball and volleyball courts, and baseball or softball fields. Spend the day with grills and picnic tables to enjoy lunch under the open pavilion.

Celebration Park

This quiet park is rather new with well maintained facilities. Perfect for kids age 2-12, you can cool off in the wading pool, play on the playground, shoot hoops on the half basketball court, or relax in the shade under the shelter.

Lions Park

With a convenient location off Pinecone Rd and 2 1/2 street, Lions Park is perfect for playing with the kids. This popular park features lots of paved trails into the wooded areas around the Watab River and a huge play structure for kids! It also has a gorgeous gazebo that can be rented out for special events.

Watab Creek Park

There is plenty to do at Watab Creek Park to entertain your family outdoors for the whole afternoon. Featuring a wading pool, baseball or softball field, volleyball court, swings, playground, and trails so everyone can enjoy themselves! Pack a picnic to grill and enjoy in the enclosed pavilion.

Val Smith Park

This large park features numerous unique amenities you can enjoy just off County Road 29. Horseshoes, pickleball courts, and a hockey rink can be enjoyed here! Not to mention the baseball field, volleyball court, TWO play structures, a basketball court, swings, and more! This is the perfect place to bring your kids with restrooms, shade, lots to play, and so many options.

Learn the details about where ALL Sartell’s city parks are located with this link. Also visit our parks and recreation department’s site to learn more about park amenities.

2018 Summer Fun in Sartell

This year, Sartell Chamber will be involved in a couple of our community’s largest summer events. These annual festivities bring fun and fellowship with our neighbors and strengthen our city’s identity. Read on to find out detailed information about each of these events!

BankVista Rock N Block

Join in the fun August 4th starting at 6:00 pm for a concert event benefiting the Sartell Fire Department. There will be a pedal pub and music from the Fabulous Armadillos and Boogie Wonderland. This event is hosted outdoors at Bernicks arena with nearly 1800 attendees. Chamber members can sign up to be a vendor, help on the event committee, volunteer the day of, or sponsor the event! Last year’s Rock N Block Party was a big success!

Sartell Summerfest

This year Sartell Summerfest will be on June 9th starting with the Liberty Bank Parade at 10 am. In the afternoon you can visit Libertyville, a free family friendly event that features food, games, inflatables, crazy hair, airbrush tattoos, music, and more! There’s also a bike safety rodeo near the Sartell Community Center where you can bring your bike and get a free tune-up.

If you are interested in history, the Sartell Senior Connection is hosting guided bus tours of the city for free. Reserve your spot here. In the evening starting at 5:30 pm, the bands Radio Nation and DiamondBack will play for a street dance. Just south of the street dance at Blue Line Sport Bar and Grill, fireworks will be on display at 10 pm. This event is sponsored by Sartell Chamber as well as many Sartell businesses.


Between BankVista Rock N Block and Sartell Summerfest, there are some big events to look forward to in the summer of 2018! Get involved and help Sartell Chamber make these community festivities a huge success!

Six Spectacular Ways to Spend Summer In Sartell

Summer has officially begun and Sartell has plenty to offer! From great parks and activities to friendly businesses, there’s definitely tons of fun to be had in Sartell!

#1: Sartell has a total of 34 parks and 48 miles of trails if you’re looking for outdoor fun. The city’s parks have a variety of amenities including baseball fields, volleyball courts and open space for lots of activities. You can find a full list of Sartell’s parks, trails and amenities at the City of Sartell website.

#2: Bring the kids to cool off in one of Sartell’s two wading pools open to the community. Located at Watab Park and Celebration Park, the pools are staffed for the summer and open from 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.


#3: Movies and Music at Pinecone Central Park is a fun break from the ordinary routine. The next musical guest will be Ring of Kerry on July 31st. Mark your calendar and pack your blanket for August 21st if you are a "Despicable Me" for Movies in the Park. A full list of the Summer lineup can also be found on Sartell’s website.

#4: Enjoy a round of golf at one of Sartell’s beautiful golf courses. Blackberry Ridge Golf Course is an 18 hole public course and Pine Ridge Golf Course is a nine hole course and driving range. Both courses also feature a bar and grill and also host events.

Blackberry Ridge Golf Course

#5: There’s nothing like fresh produce from the Sartell Farmer’s Market! The farmer’s market will be out every “Market Monday” from 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the city hall parking lot.

#6: After spending a busy day out and about, there is no reason to worry about dinner! There’s plenty of great restaurant options right in town. You can always order a pizza from House of Pizza or stop in to G-Allens or Blue Line for some dinner drinks!

You can find even more community events on our events calendar. With so much to do, this summer is sure to be a blast! Where will we see you in Sartell this season? Share with us below.

Summer Begins in Sartell! - Sartell SummerFest

It’s true! Summer weather is finally here and as the season comes to Minnesota, many of us are looking for a way to enjoy it. This year’s Sartell SummerFest has what you’re looking for! SummerFest offers a whole host of opportunities for fun and sun for all ages June 13- 14th.

The summer celebration kicks off on Friday with kid-friendly Libertyville Carnival provided by Liberty Savings Bank in Pinecone Regional Park. Libertyville is a family fun event featuring inflatables, games, food and music! The event, running from 5- 9 p.m. offers activities for the whole family to enjoy while out in the great evening weather. Music abounds with live music featuring show tunes and patriotic music. Be sure to bring your own lawn chair or blanket to enjoy the show!

Looking for an active way to enjoy the weather? After registering, participants can take part in a six-year tradition - The SummerFest 5K Run. 5K’s can be intimidating for inexperienced runners but never fear! According to Active.com, the 3.1-mile distance is “a fantastic distance for beginning runners to conquer.” But if you’re new to the running scene and want to help prepare your body click here for some “Couch to 5k” tips. Still not sure if running is for you? Sartell SummerFest also offers a 3K walk for a more leisurely approach and a 1K Kid’s Fun Run. All proceeds from the event go towards expanding recreational opportunities in the Sartell area for all ages.

Rest up after Friday’s run because Saturday festivities begin at 10 a.m. with the SummerFest parade! Featuring 70-75 parade units and 8 marching bands, the parade is a great showcase of the area. Whether you’re watching the parade or are entered in the lineup, the event is sure to be filled with excitement!

          

Make sure to bring your dancing shoes because the Free Partners Pub Street Dance returns this year! You can dance the night away from 6 p.m. - 12 a.m. at Great River Bowl & Partners Pub parking lot. Live music by Whiskey Tango and DiamondBack begins at 6! Need a break from dancing? Take a break at 10 p.m. to enjoy the fireworks show sponsored by Blue Line Sports Bar & Grill.

No matter what your interests, this Sartell SummerFest has something for you! For more info and a full list of events, go to http://www.sartellsummerfest.com/. Let’s enjoy the start to this summer as a community!

Will you be starting off your summer with us at Sartell SummerFest? What are you most looking forward to? Share with us & we'll see you there! 

Rock 'N Block

We hate to say it, but summer is flying by and we’re quickly approaching the end of July. On the bright side, we’re getting closer every day to one of our biggest events of the summer – Rock n Block! Be sure to mark your calendars for August 10^th to celebrate the 5^th annual Rock n Block at Pinecone Marketplace!

            The event kicks off at 4 p.m. with Kid’s Zone. This is a chance to walk around with the family to check out all of the vendors and play some games – maybe even win a few prizes! If you show up before 6 p.m., you’ll receive $5 worth of kid’s tickets with each paid admission. The kid’s zone will run until 7 p.m. but in the meantime, the band Electric Almighty will take the stage starting at 5 p.m. Electric Almighty is sure to put on a good show and entertain all age groups with their collection of music ranging from 70’s classic rock, to the pop music of the 80’s and 90’s, all the way to today’s biggest hits. At 8 p.m. we will begin our karaoke contest for all of the undiscovered talent in the area brave enough to show off their vocals for the crowd! Then at 9 p.m., the headliners for the night, the Fabulous Armadillos, will perform until midnight. Their creative style has made them one of the most popular bands in central Minnesota; we can’t wait to see what they have in store for us!

            This event would not be possible without all of the support we’ve received from generous sponsors. We’ve teamed up with Leighton Broadcasting and Times Media to cover all forms of promotion. So be on the lookout for any advertisements, keep your ears open for radio ads, and pass on the word of Rock n Block to your friends and family. We want to see everyone come out for a celebration filled with tasty food and drink, fun games, good music, and great company!