Parks
The Parks and Trails App can be used to locate recreational options in Newport. This app can be used to:
- Shows your location in reference to Newport parks
- Shows the amenities in each of the parks
- Clicking on the map icons will provide more information about park features
City parks may also be utilized for family get-togethers, graduation parties, or just a friendly barbecue. Reservations can be made by filling out an application at City Hall accompanied by a deposit.
Park Reservation Application
Adopt-A-Park / Trail Volunteer Program
Newport Bailey School Forest Park: Trail Guide, Lesson Suggestions and Map
Parks
990 17th Street
Park Amenities:
Park Amenities:
- Playground Equipment
- Grill
- Pavilions and tables
The dog park will be located on Marathon Refinery owned property between 5th and 7th Avenue, South of 3rd Street. We are looking for volunteers to assist with maintenance and operation of the park. Staff and community service personnel are in the process of clearing dead and dying trees with fencing to follow soon. Plans include paving a parking lot on 5th Avenue south of 3rd Street and adding a water supply. The park will not have lighting and will be closed for use after dark like most other parks. We hope to open to the public in the summer of 2024 and no fees will be charged to utilize the facility. If you have any questions about the dog park or would like to assist with managing the facility, please contact public works at 651-459-2475. |
155 20th Street
Park Amenities:
Park Amenities:
- Pavilion / Grills
1500 Glen Road
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Nearby are the ice rinks and warming houses. The south end of the park is devoted to nearly four miles of hiking trails. The trailhead is marked by a wooden sign.
Park Amenities:
- Pavilions / Grills
- Tennis Courts
- Ball Fields
- Batting Cages
- Skating Rinks
- Warming Houses
- Hiking Trails
- Horseshoe Pits
- Basketball Courts
Loveland Park, at 67 acres, is the second largest park in Newport. The park's entrance is on Glen Road near Century Avenue. A walking trail along Glen Road makes it safe and easy for pedestrians and bikers to get to the park. Three pavilions are nestled amongst a playground, tennis courts, two ball fields, and a batting cages.
Nearby are the ice rinks and warming houses. The south end of the park is devoted to nearly four miles of hiking trails. The trailhead is marked by a wooden sign.
1751 Wild Ridge Trail
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The Newport Bailey Park serves as a unique function for the City of Newport. It is both a City park where residents can enjoy a relaxing walk on well maintained trails, as well as an officially designated school forest that serves as an environmental learning park for the students in the South Washington County School District. The 80 acre parkland was originally donated to Newport by Gordon Bailey Sr. to be used as a passive-use park for the residents of Newport. The park was approved and designated as a school forest by the City of Newport and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources in 1998.
Environmental education continues to be an important component of the education curriculum. As such, the school forest provides a unique "wall-less" classroom where kids have hands-on opportunities to interact with nature. The Newport Bailey School Forest continues to get improvements. The City of Newport has provided a parking area for visitors and paved walking trails in the open area to provide handicapped access for students and residents.
The park is a great place to picnic, walk, reflect, observe, and in the winter, cross country ski or snowshoe. Click here to view the trail guide and map.
Park Amenities:
- Hiking / Nature Trails
The Newport Bailey Park serves as a unique function for the City of Newport. It is both a City park where residents can enjoy a relaxing walk on well maintained trails, as well as an officially designated school forest that serves as an environmental learning park for the students in the South Washington County School District. The 80 acre parkland was originally donated to Newport by Gordon Bailey Sr. to be used as a passive-use park for the residents of Newport. The park was approved and designated as a school forest by the City of Newport and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources in 1998.
Environmental education continues to be an important component of the education curriculum. As such, the school forest provides a unique "wall-less" classroom where kids have hands-on opportunities to interact with nature. The Newport Bailey School Forest continues to get improvements. The City of Newport has provided a parking area for visitors and paved walking trails in the open area to provide handicapped access for students and residents.
The park is a great place to picnic, walk, reflect, observe, and in the winter, cross country ski or snowshoe. Click here to view the trail guide and map.
611 4th Avenue
Park Amenities
Pioneer Park is Newport's oldest park. As land was being bought up for homes and businesses, some Newport citizens became concerned that a chunk of historically significant land within the village would be lost. The land that is now Pioneer Park was in the original plat of the Village of Newport and was the place where volunteers mustered to join the Union Army and leave for the Civil War.
As the land was privately owned, the Village Council purchased parcels in 1937-1938, and in 1941, dedicated the land as Pioneer Park.
Today, Pioneer Park has a large play structure for children. Also located in the park are a basketball hoop, several horseshoe pits, and a large grassy area for playing. The park has two covered pavilions equipped with electrical hookup, one pavilion seats 100 people and the other seats 25 people. There are charcoal grills, as well as running water.
Also located at Pioneer Park is the Newport Heritage Monument and War Memorial. Enclosed in the Newport Heritage Monument area is a time capsule to be opened in the year 2100.
Every August, on the second Sunday of the month, this park is home to Pioneer Day; this is Newport's annual celebration. It is a family oriented day of picnicking, kids' games, arts and crafts, and music.
Park Amenities
- Pavilions / Grills
- Playground Equipment
- Horseshoe Pits
- Basketball Hoop
Pioneer Park is Newport's oldest park. As land was being bought up for homes and businesses, some Newport citizens became concerned that a chunk of historically significant land within the village would be lost. The land that is now Pioneer Park was in the original plat of the Village of Newport and was the place where volunteers mustered to join the Union Army and leave for the Civil War.
As the land was privately owned, the Village Council purchased parcels in 1937-1938, and in 1941, dedicated the land as Pioneer Park.
Today, Pioneer Park has a large play structure for children. Also located in the park are a basketball hoop, several horseshoe pits, and a large grassy area for playing. The park has two covered pavilions equipped with electrical hookup, one pavilion seats 100 people and the other seats 25 people. There are charcoal grills, as well as running water.
Also located at Pioneer Park is the Newport Heritage Monument and War Memorial. Enclosed in the Newport Heritage Monument area is a time capsule to be opened in the year 2100.
Every August, on the second Sunday of the month, this park is home to Pioneer Day; this is Newport's annual celebration. It is a family oriented day of picnicking, kids' games, arts and crafts, and music.
2nd Avenue & 10th Street
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Grove Street Overlook Park was created through the work of Newport's City Council and Heritage Preservation Commission. This small park is the perfect place to sit and listen to the birds sing and view the river.
A concrete path leads from the top of the overlook to its base next to the river, with benches at the top and bottom.
The stone wall at the entrance of the overlook was constructed in 1938-1939 by the Works Progress Administration (WPA). There is limited parking at Grove Street Overlook Park.
Park Amenities:
- River Overlook
- Park Benches
Grove Street Overlook Park was created through the work of Newport's City Council and Heritage Preservation Commission. This small park is the perfect place to sit and listen to the birds sing and view the river.
A concrete path leads from the top of the overlook to its base next to the river, with benches at the top and bottom.
The stone wall at the entrance of the overlook was constructed in 1938-1939 by the Works Progress Administration (WPA). There is limited parking at Grove Street Overlook Park.