Regional Draw
~30,000 annual attendees
Host to the annual county fair (~30,000 attendees), antique car shows, baseball tournaments, and winter RV/boat storage.
- Fair Facilities
- Exhibition Halls
- Parking
- Winter Storage
Parks & Trails
From lakeside beaches and events parks to neighborhood play spaces, Perham has outdoor options in every season.
Featured: East Otter Tail County Fairgrounds
Paul Miller Park
Premier park on Little Pine Lake with swimming beach, dock, boat ramp, fishing dock, picnic areas with grills, playgrounds, and a reservable covered shelter.
- Swimming beach on Little Pine Lake with lifeguard stand
- public boat ramp
- fishing dock
- picnic areas with grills
- 2 reservable shelters (call 218-346-4455)
- playground
- horseshoe pits
- volleyball courts. Open May-October
- 7am-10pm.
Season & hours: Open May-October, 7am-10pm
Shelter reservations: Shelter reservations at (218) 346-4455
Events Hosted in Parks
Turtle Race Park
Home of the famous Perham International Turtle Races held every Wednesday in summer. Features benches and a central gathering area.
Event schedule: Summer turtle races every Wednesday, June-August, 10am-noon
- Grassy park area with benches near City Hall
NP Park
Downtown park with children's play features, a fountain, picnic tables, and host to the summer farmers market.
Event schedule: Hosts the Perham Farmers Market in summer
- Playground with turtle slide and lion fountain
- picnic tables
Trails & Active Spaces
Heart of the Lakes Trail
6.2-mile paved trail segment connecting Perham to Little McDonald Lake. Used for hiking, biking, walking, jogging, inline skating, and dog walking. Snowmobiling allowed in winter on select segments.
Trail length: 6.2 miles (Perham segment)
- Paved Trail
- Hiking
- Biking
- Inline Skating
- Dog Walking
- Snowmobiling (Winter)
Neighborhood Parks
Arvig Park
Perham
Multi-sport park with softball and soccer fields, volleyball courts, pickleball, Little League fields, playground, restrooms, bike paths, and a Frisbee golf course.
- Softball and soccer fields
- volleyball courts
- 4 pickleball courts
- playground with tire swings
- restrooms
- Frisbee golf (disc golf) course near pickleball courts
Nearby: Adjacent to Wardale Dog Park
Kowabunga Skate and Bike Park
Perham
Concrete skate park featuring quarter pipe, ramps, rails, and fun box. Open to skateboarders and BMX riders.
- Quarter Pipe
- Ramps
- Rails
- Fun Box
Library Park
Perham
Quiet park near the library with playground equipment.
- Sand area
- slides
- swings
- merry-go-round
Nearby: Adjacent to Perham Area Public Library and History Museum
Krauss Park
Perham
Neighborhood park with green space.
- Green Space
Krueger Field
Perham
Baseball and sports field.
- Baseball Field
Perham Gun Range
Perham
Public shooting range.
- Shooting Range
Ice Skating Rink
Perham
Outdoor ice skating rink open during winter months.
- Ice Skating
Season: Winter
Perham Lakeside Golf Club
Public golf course in Perham, MN on the shores of Long Lake.
Boedigheimer Park
Perham, MN
Community park with a Veterans Memorial Eagle Scout project approved by City Council in March 2026. Features green space in a residential neighborhood.
- Green Space
- Veterans Memorial (in development)
Nearby Highlights
Wardale Dog Park
Right by Arvig Park for off-leash play before or after field and trail activities.
Perham Area Public Library
Near Library Park, with family programming and community resources.
History Museum
Close to Library Park for a combined park-and-history stop in central Perham.
Wildlife Viewing
Local parks and trail corridors often offer quiet spots to watch birds, deer, and native plants.
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