Area Parks
Aitkin City Park- Aitkin has a beautiful park just perfect for spending a day outdoors. Mature trees provide serenity and shade. The water feature is the river, as it ripples under a walking bridge and over the stone. Meander down the blacktop path to get just a little exercise and you can stop and rest on a bench over looking the water. The younger kids enjoy the well kept playground equipment set in a foundation of soft sand, while older children enjoy the skate park or the ball fields. Pack a picnic,and set a table under a covered pavillion, or under the trees. Restrooms available. Plenty of parking.
Aitkin City Campground has plenty to offer too! Set on the banks of the Mississippi, there's 8 sites with a fire ring provided. Good size trees offer some shade.There's a boat ramp, dumping station and water. Plenty of room to explore the area, and close enough to downtown to walk and shop.
Aitkin County Parks-There are several parks in Aitkin County. Most of our small towns have a city park, with a variety of amenties. Plan a road trip to spend the day exploring and visiting several in one day. Don't forget your fishing rod. Many are set right on the water.
Savanna State Park near McGregor MN is set in a portion of Savanna State Fores. You will find opportunities for bird watching, fishing, hiking, camping, boating and canoeing, plus any other outdoor activity you might have in mind.This a natural area providing all of the seclusion and senerity you seek.