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Slater Park has a shelter house, restrooms, a swimming beach, and playground, and a large open grass area for games. There is a scenic view of Lake Okabena because of the points prominance out into the lake. An excellent boat loading area exists on the East side of Slater, where there is adequate parking for cars and trailers while you are on the lake. It is often referred to as "Stoney Point", an apt description of the point, known for its large stones. Slater Park was part of the property owned by the Southwest Minnesota Tuberculosis Sanitorium, whose director was Dr. Sidney Slater, after whom the park was named. |
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Parks provide places for children and families to
unwind and have fun in a city. Parks, also, counteract the effect that the city
concrete and asphalt streets and buildings have on peoples peace of mind and
serenity. Parks have a "decongestant" value to the mental health of a
community. Worthington is blessed with having many parks. Especially valuable
are the many parks by Lake Okabena where there are many places to go to "let the
stress out" and re-create our serenity and composure in a hussle-bustle world.
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To offer suggestions for improvement, or to report a need or problem, contact the Park Department. Questions, needs, and issues on Design or Function should be addressed to the Webmaster@wgtn.net Designed by Rohrer & Associates © 2008 |