Otsego has 243 acres of parks, 11 for every 1,000 residents
The biggest trail networks: Otsego County Park (2.5 mi), Beaudry Meadows Park (0.5 mi). 2% of Otsego’s land is conserved, about 442 acres. 68% of residents live within a half mile of a park.
Ahead of 45% of U.S. towns · #222 of 274 in Minnesota. What drives it
How much outdoors does Otsego have?
On conserved land, trails, park land and how close residents live to a park, Otsego is ahead of 45% of U.S. towns, #222 of 274 in Minnesota. The share of residents near a park holds the grade up; conserved land pulls it down.
PAD-US, OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors), Census 2025 Gazetteer and 2020 blocks; details in Sources below. How TownRatings grades the outdoors →
Conserved land, trails & bike routes
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Pick a walk
The longest trail network is Otsego County Park, with 2.5 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Lefebvre Creek Greenway
All 11 parks & preserves
442 conserved acres
2% of Otsego’s land. Who manages Otsego’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Otsego State Wildlife Management Area State Conservation Area | State fish & wildlife | 204 | Restricted |
| Mississippi River Islands State Scientific and Natural Area State Conservation Area | State natural resources | 66 | Restricted |
| Otsego Regional Park Local Park | County | 63 | Open |
| Prairie Park Local Park | Town or city | 60 | Open |
| Mississippi Island Wright State Aquatic Management Area (Wright) State Conservation Area | State fish & wildlife | 15 | Restricted |
| Sunray Farm'S Park Local Park | Town or city | 7 | Open |
| Frankfort Park Local Park | Town or city | 7 | Open |
| Zimmer Farm Park Local Park | Town or city | 6 | Open |
| Lily Pond Park Local Park | Town or city | 5 | Open |
| Kittredge Crossing Park Local Park | Town or city | 5 | Open |
1 smaller protected places aren’t shown.
38 places to go in Otsego
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
7 beaches without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see them.
Plus 24 playgrounds without a name on the map.
1 boat launch without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see it.
2 lakes & rivers
31 miles of bike routes
Bike lanes are often missing from the map in smaller towns, so that number is likely low.
Includes school and college facilities, which aren’t always open to the public.
The walking year in Otsego
NOAA’s 1991–2020 normals for the town and the daylight at its latitude. Outlined months have long days, highs of 59 to 86 °F and little rain for the place.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 9.1 | 10.3 | 11.8 | 13.4 | 14.9 | 15.6 | 15.3 | 14.1 | 12.5 | 10.9 | 9.4 | 8.8 |
| High (°F) | 22 | 27 | 40 | 55 | 68 | 78 | 82 | 79 | 72 | 57 | 41 | 27 |
| Rain (in) | 0.7 | 0.8 | 1.5 | 2.8 | 4.1 | 4.5 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 3.3 | 2.7 | 1.5 | 1.0 |
January is the driest month (0.7 in) and July the warmest (highs of 82 °F). 4.5 inches fall in June, the wettest month. The climate in Otsego →
Otsego and its neighbors
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| Town | Conserved of land | Trail mi per sq mi | Park acres per 1,000 | Near a park ½ mile | Outdoors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otsego | 2% | 0.2 | 11 | 68% | B− |
| Elk River | 4% | 0.4 | 42 | 88% | A− |
| Rogers | 16% | 1.2 | 195 | 96% | A+ |
| Big Lake Township | under 1% | under 0.1 | 8 | 18% | D |
| Dayton | 22% | 0.9 | 365 | 82% | A |
| Monticello Township | 5% | 0.6 | 379 | 29% | B+ |
| Albertville | 4% | 0.2 | 15 | 99% | B+ |
| St. Michael | 8% | 0.1 | 25 | 90% | B+ |
The four inputs of the Outdoors grade, from the engine; shares are of land, not water.
Questions about parks and trails in Otsego
Where can I hike in Otsego?
The longest trail networks: Otsego County Park, 2.5 miles; Beaudry Meadows Park, 0.5 miles; Lefebvre Creek Greenway, 0.3 miles; Lilly Pond Park, 0.3 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
How much of Otsego is conserved land?
2% of its land, against a typical 5% for a Minnesota town and 4% nationally (PAD-US). Conserved doesn’t always mean open to visitors: easements are usually private land.
Are dogs allowed on Otsego’s trails?
Otsego County Park and Beaudry Meadows Park don’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Where can I bike in Otsego?
31 miles of bike routes are on the map: 31 of off-road paths.
Is there public land near Otsego?
21,729 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Otsego or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 243 of them inside the city line.
How much outdoors does Otsego have?
Ahead of 45% of U.S. towns on the Outdoors grade, #222 of 274 in Minnesota. The grade combines the share of land that is conserved, miles of mapped trail per square mile of land, park acres per 1,000 residents and the share of residents within a half mile of a park. It’s a character grade, so it isn’t part of the overall grade. How it works.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Otsego neighbors.
Where this page comes from
Conserved and public land: USGS Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US), service updated July 2026. Parks, trails, playgrounds, beaches and other places: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL), map data as of 2026-10-28. Land and water area: Census 2025 Gazetteer. Residents near a park: 2020 Census blocks. National Register: National Park Service. How TownRatings grades the outdoors →