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Beach Fun
Beach Nook
Centennial Beach has a summer concession stand, the Beach Nook, where drinks, snacks
and restrooms are available.
Centennial Park extends from the north shore of Lake Okabena north nearly six
blocks to County Highway 35 and lies along a tributary to the lake.
It was, originally a low-lying pasture area that was prone to flooding and
where residents kept their dairy cows to graze. The ground level of the area was
raised when it was filled in with dredge fill from the lake bottom during the
1940's and 50's and, later improved as a park. It was named in 1958 to
commemorate the state's centennial.
It includes a wide swimming beach
where boats can be pulled up to shore, a shelter house, a concession stand, a restroom, a volleyball court,
a large playground, hiking area and
pleanty of area to play frizbee 
and catch,
etc.
A boat loading area with a dock exists on the west side of the tributary.
The west area includes the Municipal Swimming Pool
that includes a new water slide.
The park includes several softball diamonds and a lighted tennis court.
It also include a special area developed for
Skateboarding enthusiasts. For
shelterhouse reservations call:
Community Services 507/372-8650
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