Our Spaces

Knife River Recreation Center Building

  • Located at the corner of Church Road and Alger Smith Road

  • Seats up to 40 people

  • Handicapped-accessible space

  • Great for meetings, private gatherings, and social occasions.

  • Equipped with kitchen, tables, chairs, and more

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Knife River Beach

  • Located off Marina Road

  • Beach is a great place to picnic, skip rocks, hunt for agates, or simply take a walk down the pebbled beach

  • There is a parking lot and portable restroom available during the warmer months

  • No lifeguards on duty so swimming is at your own risk

  • No overnight camping

  • No large group events (this including weddings)

  • Additional beach rules are posted as you drive in

Knife River Hiking Trail

  • The trailheads are located at the end of East Shilhon Road and a mile up Hawk Hill Road

  • The trail traverses through a variety of tree cover from young to mature forests with wonderful views and access to the upper Knife River

Hiking Trail Map

Knife River Skiing & Hiking Trail

  • The trailhead is located on Old Shore Road, just off Scenic 61, but the trail can also be reached at the end of the Knife River Aquatic Management Area trail off Scenic 61.

  • Used as a multi-purpose trail. Hiking in the warmer months and skiing when we have proper snow.

Oden Alreck Baseball and Soccer Fields

  • Located next to the recreation building

  • The baseball field has a backstop and bases

  • The soccer field has two goals with nets

  • Regulation-sized soccer goals are not set at the regulation distance but can provide great recreation none-the-less

  • First come first served basis

Basketball Court

  • Located at the far end of the baseball field, along Alger Smith Road

  • Non-regulation outside court has two baskets and asphalt topping

  • Lighted for evening play

  • Bring your own ball

  • First come first served basis

Peterson Park Playground

  • Located on the corner of Church Road and Third Ave

  • Offers picnic tables, swings, slides, and other updated playground equipment

  • Portable restroom available during the warmer months

John Geist Tennis & Pickleball Court

  • Located on Church Road next to Peterson Park

  • Regulation tennis court with an asphalt surface surrounded by a chain link enclosure

  • Court sports a wind screen for protection from the occasional nor’easter

  • Lit with metal halide lighting for evening play.

  • No bikes or skateboards allowed to maintain court's surface.

Ice Rink

  • Located on next to the Recreation Building

  • Weather permitting, the ice rink is put in by Christmas.

  • The Recreation Building entrance serves as a warming house with benches for putting on skates and warming up

  • Various youth sized skates available to borrow

  • Two moveable hockey goals allow for informal games on a portion of the ice

  • The upgraded rink is now 100’x60’ with all new flood lights

  • Rink closes at 10:00 pm nightly