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Big Lake Landmarks Big Lake Points of Interest
1. Sherburne County National Wildlife Refuge Contains 30,600 acres of land and provides numerous recreational opportunities. Several special events throughout the year are open to the public. Internet www.fws.gov/midwest/sherburne
Address:
17076 293rd Ave., Zimmerman, MN 55398
Hours Refuge Headquarters:
2. Sherburne History Center Learn about Sherburne County’s history through exhibits, events, library, and the interactive Legacy Trail. Internet www.sherburnehistorycenter.org
Address:
10775 27th Ave SE, Becker, Minnesota 55308 Hours: Tuesday-Friday 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. Closed Sundays, Mondays, and all major holidays
3. Lakeside Park Lakeside Park is a park offering a boat launch, Skateboard Park, sand volleyball courts, shelters and a beach for resident and non-resident use. Seasonal or Daily passes are available at Big Lake City Hall or can be filled out online through the website listed below. Internet www.biglakemn.org Address: Located on Big Lake (off Highway 10) Hours: Monday-Sunday 5 a.m.- 10 p.m.
4. Elk River Canoe Launch Bring your canoe and gain access to the Elk River at the Elk River Canoe Launch in Big Lake No vehicle access to launch point Address: 21960 County Road 5, Bi g Lake, MN
5. Russell’s on the Lake
Russell’s on the Lake offers lakeside dining on Big Lake. Internet www.russellsonthelake.com Address: 111 Jefferson Blvd., Hwy. 10 West, Big Lake, MN 55309
Hours
Tuesday- Sunday
6. Sand Dunes State Park
Sand Dunes State Park offers four group campsites, swimming water access, fishing (Panfish Lake) and 2 miles of nature trails. A fee of is required for camping (Contact the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources for the most current fee information. Internet: www.dnr.state.mn.us Address: From Zimmerman, take County Road 4 west 6 mi. to 168th St.; turn left (south) and follow signs 1.5 mi. Phone: 763-878-2325
7. Big Lake Public Library Internet www.griver.org Address: 790 Minnesota Avenue, Big Lake, MN 55309 Phone: 763-263-6445 Hours Monday 2:00-8:00 Tuesday Closed Wednesday 2:00-6:00 Thursday 2:00-6:00 Friday 9:00-5:00 Saturday 10:00-1:00
8. Big Lake City Hall Internet www.biglakemn.org
Address:
160 Lake Street North, Big Lake, MN
55309 Hours Monday- Friday 8:00-4:30
9. Big Lake Police Station Internet www.biglakemn.org
Address:
121 Lake
Street North, Big Lake, MN 55309 Hours Monday- Friday 8:00-4:30 (non-emergency)
10. Big Lake Fire Station
Address:
20243
County Road 43 NW, Big Lake, MN 55309
11. Big Lake Chamber of Commerce Internet www.biglakechamber.com
Address:
160 Lake Street North, Big Lake, MN
55309 Hours Monday- Thursday 9 am - 3 pm Friday 9 am-noon
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Big Lake and the surrounding area have many parks, featuring lakes, rivers, play areas, picnic areas and more. Visit this section to find more info on area parks. |
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