Cities of parks explode

Today's article on the North Mankato fishing pier reminds us once again that we're living in an area that is really starting to accommodate the great outdoors, walking, biking, fishing and just having places that are family friendly

There's also talk of having major events in Mankato's new Riverfront Park. If you haven't checked it out yet, you should. With this year's high river, I wondered if that park would flood, but when I went down there, the water was still a ways away.

It's possible, I suspect, that it could flood, but not sure much would be damaged.

The high water did damage the Mankato/Kiwanis dog park, and city crews were preparing to begin work. There's apparently some fencing torn away on the lower part of the park, and volunteers to help with the labor are needed. Call Mankato City Hall to check on that.

Here's what the city is saying about parks: Most closed trails in the city of Mankato have been reopened and flood clean-up efforts are underway. Although Land of Memories' campground remains closed, soccer fields and most of the disc golf course are dry enough for public use.

Clean-up operations at Kiwanis and Land of Memories parks will resume as the water disappears and the ground dries.

For more information about clean-up efforts in Mankato contact public works staff at 507-387-8660