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Rivers Edge Commons Park Address: 679 Main St, Elk River, MN 55330 River's Edge Commons Park is located in the heart of downtown Elk River, Minnesota. The park connects Main Street to the adjacent Mississippi River and provides a venue for community festivals and con- certs in the park, drawing thousands of visitors every year to the downtown area. This is a newly constructed community gathering space that hosts outdoor events and is a spot to admire the Mississippi River year-round. The history of downtown Elk River and the Mississippi are intimately intertwined. The Rivers Edge Commons is a great place to take in the scenic views of the Mississippi River, As well as enjoy live music events during the summer months. This is a beautiful place with an excellent view of the Mississippi River. These commons provide people with a place to sit and relax with beautiful landscaping for everyone to enjoy in the summer. Bailey Point Nature Preserve Address: 1 Morton Avenue Elk River, MN 55330 A 24.38-acre nature preserve with over 3,300 feet of natural largely untouched shoreline at the confluence of the Mississippi and Elk Rivers. Some amenities include: adjacent to Water, bird watching, conservation easement, dog waste station, fishing, open space, parking, prairie, scenic views, skiing- cross country, trail—grass, and wooded. Fun Fact. It is the site of the Elk River battle. Two encounters between the Objibwe and Dakotah Native American Tribes took place in the Elk River area in 1772 and 1773. War parties met on the Mississippi banks near the mouth of the Elk River in 1772 and a battle ensued. The following year the two groups met again in the same area with another running battle that ended with... The area that comprises the Bailey Point Nature Reserve has had a long and evolving history. The site has Native American roots, was once a golf course and is now navigable via an unpaved path for visitors to appreciate with a low impact. The Bailey Point Nature Preserve has been many things over the years. It was a Native American battleground, a golf course, a camp ground, the high school football field and even the county fairgrounds. Now Bailey Point is 26 acre nature preserve along the river with unpaved travels for hiking or cross country skiing in the winter. Baileys point is a Nature Preserve for fun activates of your choosing. From nature walks to cross country skiing to fishing. Baileys Point can accommodate your nature needs.