The best parks & outdoor spots in Winona

3 parks & outdoor spots we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Miller Park

Parks & Outdoors

Miller Park keeps it simple in the best way, with a kid-ready playground and a broad swath of greenspace that begs for unstructured time...…

69 Links Ln

“Miller Park keeps it simple in the best way, with a kid-ready playground and a broad swath of greenspace that begs for unstructured time... think tag, a quiet sit in the grass, or catching your breath between errands, right here in Winona.”

From the Winona newsletter, September 9, 2026

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Garvin Heights City Park

Parks & Outdoors

Garvin Heights City Park is the go-to blufftop reset when you’ve got 20 minutes and need a horizon. The short 0.4-mile trail climbs 378…

200 Garvin Heights Rd

“Garvin Heights City Park is the go-to blufftop reset when you’ve got 20 minutes and need a horizon. 4-mile trail climbs 378 steps through restored goat prairie and oak savannah to a sweeping overlook where, on clear days, Lake Pepin and Trempealeau Mountain peek back.”

From the Winona newsletter, September 14, 2026

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Sinclair Park

Parks & Outdoors

Sinclair Park is the low-key neighborhood spot for a quick hoop game, a kids’ energy dump on the playground, or a sprawl on the big grassy…

310 E Broadway St

“Sinclair Park is the low-key neighborhood spot for a quick hoop game, a kids’ energy dump on the playground, or a sprawl on the big grassy field, and yes, the iconic purple dinosaur is still holding court. Bonus: there’s a public bike repair station for mid-ride fixes.”

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