Minneapolis is home to Rock City Park which is the world's largest concentration of sandstone concretions. No other place in the world has this time of rock in such substantial size and in a concentrated place. It is truly a geological wonder! This is a great place to take the family. Visitors are welcome to climb and play on the rocks. Beautiful walking trails are also available on the park, and on some days, you can see the bison on a neighboring farm! A free annual pass to this park is included as part of the package when you choose to move to Ottawa County!

Rock City Park, Ivy Road, Minneapolis, KS

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Katie Vanderhoff

Rock City Park