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Archives: Things to Do

James Oberstar Riverfront Complex

A large green and white sign reads “James Oberstar Riverfront Complex” and lists several locations in Minnesota, set on a stone base with trees and grass in the background, near scenic Rainy Lake. | Rainy Lake, MN

Pat Roche Landing – Rainy RiverRay Jans Sportfishing PierIrvin N. Anderson AmphitheaterVoyageurs National Park HeadquartersJack Murray Seaplane Base

Ron Hall Landing – Rainy River

Wooden sign reads “Ron Hall Memorial Access, Rainy River Public Water Access, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources,” set against trees near Minnesota’s scenic Rainy Lake. | Rainy Lake, MN

Ron Hall Memorial Landing is a popular public boat access and river landing on the Rainy River right in International Falls. It features a concrete boat launch with an 80-foot […]

Tony Rizzo Field

Young children play a baseball game on a grassy field under a clear blue sky near Rainy Lake, Minnesota, with a child squatting as catcher in the foreground and other players and adults scattered in the background. | Rainy Lake, MN

Tony Rizzo Field is a well-known community baseball field in International Falls, hosting youth games, local leagues, and seasonal tournaments.

Shorewood Park

A young child sits on the sandy ground beneath hanging playground stepping stones, surrounded by play structures and leafless trees on a sunny Minnesota day. | Rainy Lake, MN

A neighborhood park in International Falls, Shorewood Park offers picnic tables, playground equipment, a swing set, a shelter, bike path and public parking. It’s a great stop for families to […]

Riverside Park

A wooden park bench with black metal arms sits on a concrete pad in Riverside Park, surrounded by green grass, trees, and dappled sunlight under a partly cloudy blue sky. | Rainy Lake, MN

Located along the Rainy River, Riverside Park offers a quiet riverside setting in International Falls Park Features & Amenities Park Maintenance Riverside Park is managed by the City of International […]

Green Acres Park

A young child wearing a purple sweater and rain boots slides down a large purple playground slide on a sunny day at Rainy Lake, Minnesota, with another child and playground equipment visible in the background. | Rainy Lake, MN

Playground Mini Basketball Court Picnic Tables Outhouses in the summer

Carson Lupie

A fenced playground with swings, slides, and climbing structures sits on gravel, surrounded by green trees and grass under a cloudy Minnesota sky. Houses and utility poles are visible in the background. | Rainy Lake, MN

This neighborhood park offers a basketball court, playground equipment, and swing set, making it a great spot for kids to play and families to relax. Picnic tables provide space to […]

International Falls Public Library

A young child sits in a colorful padded play area, reading to a large teddy bear in a cozy library with shelves of children's books, dreaming of adventures on Minnesota’s Rainy Lake. | Rainy Lake, MN

The International Falls Public Library offers a quiet place to relax, read, and recharge. Visitors will find books, magazines, public computers, children’s library, Wi-Fi, and comfortable seating. A great place […]

Big Vic

A large statue of a bearded lumberjack in a red cap stands on a wooden platform beside a billboard for the Port of Ranier, overlooking green grass, trees, and the clear blue sky of Minnesota near scenic Rainy Lake. | Rainy Lake, MN

Big Vic stands at the entrance to Ranier as a symbol of the Rainy Lake area’s local history and strong community voice. While Voyageurs National Park is now a cherished […]