ANDERSON PARK (located at the intersection of River Ridge Road and Mont Croix Drive): Developed in 1999. Anderson Park is a neighborhood park which features a large playground area with a play structure and swings. There is also a tennis court and full-size basketball court, along with picnic tables and benches.

BIRKMOSE PARK (located on south side of Coulee Road east of Highway 35/Second Street): A passive and scenic park with a magnificent view overlooking the St. Croix River Valley and river. Picnics are not allowed here, but this park is a great spot to read a book, take pictures, or to just sit and enjoy.

BURTON FIELD (located on corner of Ninth and St. Croix Streets): Burton Field has two baseball diamonds which are used for youth baseball. The park is also used for youth football in the fall. There is a small tot-lot playground. In the winter, Burton Field is the site for outdoor ice skating, with a hockey rink and an open skating rink. A warming house and attendant are provided during the skating season, and restrooms are also available all year.

GRANDVIEW COMMUNITY PARK(located on Carmichael Rd. north of Vine Street and across from the St. Croix County Government Center): Grandview Park serves the City in two functions. It is an athletic complex with four regulation softball fields, two of which are lighted. The fields are used for adult and youth softball. Grandview Park also serves as a neighborhood park and offers a playground area with play structure; a picnic shelter; and benches and picnic tables. Rest rooms and concessions are available during evening adult softball play or during rentals. For reservations call: (715)386-4774.

LAKEFRONT PARK (located along First St. and the St. Croix River between Buckeye and Vine Streets): Lakefront Park offers a variety of activities. You will find a boat launch (fee required) with parking area; picnic shelters; playground area with a play structure, swings, and other items; 2 sand volleyball courts; a beach which has lifeguards on duty in the summer; bandshell that hosts summer concerts as well as other large events; paved trails; and a nice view of the river and river activity. A great place for a picnic, sunning, swimming, fishing, or just enjoying the river. Restrooms are available during the non-winter months in two locations in the park.

2009 SUMMER CONCERT SCHEDULE:

Thursday, June 18 . . . Tricia & the Toonies - Family fun show (CANCELLED and rescheduled to Aug 27th)

Thursday, June 25 . . . HeBeGeb's - Acoustic Rock

Monday, June 29 . . . Minnesota Orchestra - sponsored by Phipps Center for the Arts; begins at 7:30 p.m.

July 2-4 Hudson Booster Days event - more information at www.hudsonboosters.net

Thursday, July 9 . . . Pickin' up Steam - Bluegrass

Thursday, July 16 . . . Ali Washington & The Movement - Rythm & Blues

Thursday, July 23 . . . Splatter Sisters - Family entertainment

Tuesday, July 28 . . . Hudson Community Band - Orchestra

Thursday, July 30 . . . Midnight Train - Rock & Roll

Friday, July 31 . . . Vespers - Christian contemporary music

Monday, August 3 . . . Hudson Community Summer Choir - variety

Thursday, August 6 . . . Minnesota Jazz Orchestra - Big Band

Thursday, August 13 . . . Michael Monroe - Easy listening

Thursday, August 20 . . . Movie night - sponsored by Knoke's Chocolates

Sunday, August 23 . . . . The Well Band, Aaron Shust, 6:30 p.m. - Faith Community Church Community Picnic

Thursday, August 27 . . . Tricia & the Toonies followed by Movie night - sponsored by Knoke's Chocolates

Sunday, August 30 . . . . 4H Showcase Singers, 2:00 p.m. - music and dance

Sunday, September 20 . . Feed the Flame, 5:00 p.m. - Rock music for teens, Shepard of the Valley Church

All programs begin at 7:00 p.m. unless noted. NO PETS and NO SMOKING in the seating area.

PROSPECT PARK Prospect Park is Hudson's oldest park. It features gardens; two picnic pavillions which are available for rental (call 386-4774); two playground areas; a sand volleyball court; and a scenic overlook of the City and river.