Alexandria and the surrounding area is a vacationer's paradise. In the summer months thousands come here to enjoy all that the lakes area has to offer: swimming, fishing, boating, shopping, hiking, biking and wonderful restaurants and taverns to enjoy!

Our beautiful unique chain of clean and ever abundant lakes provide endless possibilities for visitors and residents. In winter months snowmobiling and ice fishing keep area vacationers busy, but to a resident this is a place they are proud to call home. Year round enjoyment of the area's activities are just a few of the perks of becoming a part of this friendly community.

Alexandria is proud of its school system, sports programs, local government and more. For additional information about Alexandria and the immediate area start by choosing the local links provided.

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City Park Facilities: 320-763-6875

• Alexandria City Park - 11 acres one block west of County Road 42 in Alexandria
• Fillmore Park - 21 acres 15th Avenue West and Fillmore Street in Alexandria
• Noonan Park - 8 acres 10th Avenue East in Alexandria

State Park:

Lake Carlos State Park

1,305 acres Co. Rd. 38 NE, Carlos

County Parks:

Kensington Runestone Park:

193 acres

Hwy. 103, Park Entrance Rd. Kensington

Spruce Hill Park:

97 acres

Co. Rd. 105 in Hill Township

Lake Brophy Park:

Approx. 6 acres

Hwy 82 W in LaGrande Township

Chippewa Park:

37.25 acres

Co. Rd. 108 in Brandon Township

Curtis A. Felt Memorial Park:

193 acres

Alexandria Courses:

Alexandria Golf Club

320-763-3605
County Road 42

Arrowwood Atikwa Golf Club

320-762-1124
2100 Arrowwood Lane

Geneva Golf Club

320-762-7089
4181 Geneva Golf Club Dr.

Lake Miltona Golf Club

320-852-7078
3868 County Road 5 NE

Nordic Trails Golf Club

320-762-5420
4343 39th Ave NE

Area Courses:

Minnewaska Golf Course

320-634-3680
Hwy 28 W, Glenwood

Osakis Country Club

320-859-2140
Highway 27 E, Osakis

Pine Ridge Golf Course

320-834-4028
13955 County Road 16 NW, Evansville

Red Rock Golf Course

320-986-2342
5167 County Road 25 SW, Hoffman

Rodina Golf Course

320-554-3385
19571 100th St, Forada

Alexandria has many recreational activities perfect to suit anyone's interests year 'round.

Enjoy Downhill or Cross-Country Skiing, Snowboarding & Tubing, Horseback Riding, Nascar Karts, Bumper Boats, Mini-Golf, Water Wars.

The Central Lakes Trail offers miles of Walking, Biking and Snowmobiling from one end of the county to the other. The area also offers NASCAR Racing & Go-Kart Racing!

Theatres:

• Alexandria Area Arts Association
  320-762-8300
• Midway Mall Cinema 9
  320-763-4500
• Theatre L' Homme Dieu
  20-846-3150

Antique & Specialty Shops:

The Alexandria Lakes area has 100s of antique and specialty shops. Perfect for finding all those special collectibles and decor for your new home, cabin, condo, or townhome.

Museums:

• Douglas County Historical Society
  320-762-0382
• Maritime Museum
  320-759-1114
• Runestone Museum
  320-763-3160

• Arabella Manor - 320-763-1763
• Diamond Willow - 320-352-0255
• Knute Nelson - 320-763-3353
• Peaceful Bliss - 320-762-8345
• Windmill Ponds - 320-759-2132