Sibley Park
Sibley Park is a city park located at the convergence of the Minnesota and Blue Earth Rivers in Mankato, Minnesota, United States. Highs of 69–82°F make May to September the mildest time to go.
A garden inside Mankato
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 6°, with about 39" of snow a year. When to go ↓
You can stay in Mankato
Sibley Park is inside Mankato, which has 25 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep
May, June, July, August and September are the mild months, with highs of 69–82°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.
A month-by-month look
The weather near Sibley Park shifts through the year, as below.
Sibley Park
Sibley Park is a city park located at the convergence of the Minnesota and Blue Earth Rivers in Mankato, Minnesota, United States.
The park was established in 1887 and was named for the state's first governor Henry Hastings Sibley. The park is split into two sides with a hill separating the two sides. The front side has a band shell, a petting zoo, and large lawn area. There are numerous gardens and walking trails through the park. The river side of the park has a view of the river along with sledding hills during the winter, and softball fields and tennis courts during the summer months. There are also a playground and barbecue pits.
- Type
- Garden
- Area
- 100 acres
Where to stay near Sibley Park
Lodging nearby is in Mankato (25) and St. Peter (6).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Sibley Park | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mankato | in town | — | 25 19 hotels · 1 motel · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 2 campgrounds | 46,529 | $262K | C− |
| St. Peter | 12 mi north | 20 min | 6 4 hotels · 2 motels | 12,275 | $251K | A− |
| North Mankato | 2 mi north | 5 min | 2 2 hotels | 14,165 | $262K | B |
| South Bend Township | 3 mi southwest | 5 min | 2 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground | 1,550 | $260K | — |
| Elysian Township 40% vacation homes | 17 mi east | 25 min | 5 1 lodge or cabins · 4 campgrounds | 1,042 | $392K | — |
| Kasota Township | 10 mi northeast | 15 min | 2 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground | 1,621 | $433K | — |
| Belgrade Township | 4 mi north | 5 min | 1 1 campground | 1,002 | $457K | — |
| Madison Lake | 12 mi east | 15 min | 2 1 campground · 1 RV park | 1,315 | $303K | A− |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Around Sibley Park
Each of these is within 69 miles.
Big draw68 mi Stadium & arenaU.S. Bank Stadium
69 mi Stadium & arenaHuntington Bank Stadium
68 mi Stadium & arenaTarget Field
53 mi Theme parkValleyfair
58 mi LakeLake Minnetonka
62 mi Theme parkNickelodeon Universe
65 mi LakeBde Maka Ska
66 mi LandmarkFort SnellingPhoto credits
U.S. Bank Stadium: Darb02, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Huntington Bank Stadium: Lectrician2, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Target Field: Lectrician2, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Valleyfair: https://www.flickr.com/photos/clumpinglitter/, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Lake Minnetonka: Dan, CC BY 2.0 · Nickelodeon Universe: Tyler Vigen, CC BY 4.0 · Bde Maka Ska: Tyler Vigen, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Fort Snelling: en:User:The Statue With The Dictionary, CC BY-SA 3.0
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Questions about Sibley Park
Is Sibley Park in Mankato?
Yes. It’s inside Mankato, MN.
When is the best time to visit Sibley Park?
May, June, July, August and September, with highs of 69–82°.
How far is Sibley Park from Minneapolis and St. Paul?
About 67 miles northeast of Minneapolis and about 71 miles northeast of St. Paul, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Sibley Park?
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP), about 64 miles away.
Where should I stay near Sibley Park?
Mankato (in town, 25 places to stay), St. Peter (12 mi, 6 places to stay) and Elysian Township (17 mi, 5 places to stay).
Tips for visiting, from Mankato
Be the first to share a tip in Mankato’s Town Square.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.