Alexander Ramsey Park
Alexander Ramsey Park is a municipal park located. Locally, it belongs to Delhi Township. Add Renville County Historical Museum, 7.2 mi away, to a visit.
A garden inside Delhi Township
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 6°. When to go ↓
Redwood Falls is the nearest base
Redwood Falls is 1 miles east, with 7 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
Open since 1911
Alexander Ramsey Park opened in 1911, 115 years ago. About ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep
May, June, July, August and September are the mild months, with highs of 70–83°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
Highs and lows by month
Here is how the weather at Alexander Ramsey Park changes month by month.
Alexander Ramsey Park
Alexander Ramsey Park is a municipal park located in Redwood Falls, Minnesota, United States. Covering approximately 256 acres, it is the largest municipal park in Minnesota. It is often referred to as the "Little Yellowstone of Minnesota". The park features a zoo and a campground, along with several picnic structures, including those built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s. The park is also known to the Dakota people as Cansayapi, meaning "the place where they paint the trees red," referring to the practice of marking trees as landmarks for travelers.
- Type
- Garden
- Opened
- 1911
- Area
- 219 acres
Hotels and campgrounds near Alexander Ramsey Park
The first towns with rooms are Redwood Falls (7) and Sleepy Eye (3).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Alexander Ramsey Park | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi Township | in town | — | 1 1 campground | 287 | $267K | — |
| Redwood Falls | 1 mi east | — | 7 4 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 1 hostel | 5,040 | $162K | B− |
| Olivia | 17 mi northeast | 25 min | 1 1 hotel | 2,288 | $159K | A− |
| Sleepy Eye | 27 mi southeast | 40 min | 3 1 hotel · 1 inn or B&B · 1 campground | 3,461 | $148K | A− |
| Granite Falls | 27 mi northwest | 40 min | 2 1 hotel · 1 campground | 2,691 | $137K | B |
| Lamberton | 23 mi south | 35 min | 1 1 hotel | 774 | $96K | — |
| Sanborn | 24 mi south | 35 min | 1 1 hotel | 316 | $68K | — |
| Minnesota Falls Township | 25 mi northwest | 40 min | 1 1 RV park | 362 | $158K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Places to add to Alexander Ramsey Park
A wider trip can take in these, within 70 miles.
70 mi National MonumentPipestone National Monument77K visitors a year125 mi MuseumFagen Fighters WWII Museum
37 mi MuseumWanda Gág House
32 mi MuseumSwensson Farm Museum61 mi City parkSibley Park
52 mi MuseumDawson Bank Museum
37 mi MuseumBrown County Museum
27 mi MuseumRenville County Historical MuseumPhoto credits
Pipestone National Monument: Unknown, Public domain · Wanda Gág House: Jonathunder, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Swensson Farm Museum: Myotus, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Dawson Bank Museum: McGhiever, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Brown County Museum: Flip Schulke, Public domain · Renville County Historical Museum: Myotus, CC BY-SA 4.0
Planning a visit to Alexander Ramsey Park
Is Alexander Ramsey Park in Delhi Township?
Yes. It’s inside Delhi Township, MN.
When is the best time to visit Alexander Ramsey Park?
May, June, July, August and September, with highs of 70–83°.
How far is Alexander Ramsey Park from Minneapolis?
About 96 miles east of Minneapolis, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Alexander Ramsey Park?
Saint Cloud Regional (STC), about 86 miles away. The nearest big hub is Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP), about 96 miles.
Where should I stay near Alexander Ramsey Park?
Redwood Falls (1 mi, 7 places to stay) and Sleepy Eye (27 mi, 3 places to stay).
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Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.