Experience The Water

Water Activities

Owatonna's River Springs Water Park, Lake Kohlmier and the beautiful Straight River River are the perfect places to enjoy when you need to cool off.

The River Springs Water Park features water slides, a lazy river and a climbing wall. Take in the sun at Lake Kohlmier Beach and spend the afternoon floating on the lake. Paddle down the Straight River, a designated State Water Trail.

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Straight River

The Straight River is a designated State Water Trail. The 55-mile river snakes its way into Owatonna, and once it is frozen over, this natural-made ice rink becomes a magnet for seasoned and amateur skaters. The Straight River was highlighted in Explore Minnesota's picks for outdoor rinks across the state. If you don’t own a pair of skates, you can rent them from the Warsinksi Chalet at Morehouse Park.

Once the temperatures warm up, spend your day kayaking or canoeing down the river. Pick up a trail guide at the Owatonna Area Chamber of Commerce and Tourism.

Did you know that the Straight River Flows north from Owatonna to Fairbault with class I, II, and III rapids along the route! This makes a unique and exciting Minne-Road trip through the farmland of Southern Minnesota!

Lake Kohlmier

Location: 18th Street SW/Mosher Avenue

Website: www.ci.owatonna.mn.us

Phone: 507-774-7372

Rental & Concessions: Open May-September

For a relaxing day, spend the day lounging on the beach at Lake Kohlmier. Go fishing off the docks, have a picnic, or go canoeing. Walk on the nearby trails through the beautiful local parks system.
Beginning when the warm up starts in May and ending the first part of September, Aquatic and Trail equipment rentals & Concessions are avialble, and stocked with Adult, Child and Infant sized life-jackets which are included and required with each aquatic rental.
Aquatic Equipment Available: Single and Double Kayak, Canoe, Paddle Board, Paddle Boat, and Hydro Bike

River Springs Water Park

Location: 3065 St. Paul Road | Phone: 507-774-7370
Website: www.ci.owatonna.mn.us

Owatonna’s water park! Featuring 2 water slides, lazy river, zero-depth entry with play features, lily pad walk, sand volleyball court, activity pool with water basketball, and a climbing wall! Full concessions available for visitors to enjoy!

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