Activities & Resources

Recreational Activities

  • Crystal Lanes Bowling & Entertainment Center
    808 West 5th Street
    (320) 589-0232
  • Lee Community Center
    Ice skating, hockey, and special events
    County Rd 22
    (320) 589-4585
  • Pomme de Terre Golf Club
    18 hole course
    24860 St Hwy 9
    (320) 589-1009
  • Prairie Renaissance Cultural Center
    Original Art- Pottery- Rosemalling-Poetry Readings- Art Classes-Drama Presentations
    630 Atlantic Avenue
    (320) 585-5037
  • Regional Fitness Center (RFC)
    Competition and warm water pools, gymnasiums, walk-in/running track, cardiovascular equipment, multi-purpose room.
    East 2nd Street
    (320) 589-6485
  • Snowmobile Trail Information
    The West Central Trailblazers website, which is designed to give members a place to get information riding the association and its snowmobile trail system.
  • Morris Theater
    New movies are shown weekly
    12 E. 6th Street
    (320) 589-2200
  • University of Minnesota West Central Outreach and Research Horticulture Display Garden
    Hwy 329, East of Morris
    (320) 589-1711
  • University of Minnesota, Morris
    Performing arts series, convocations, concerts and lectures, gallery exhibits, intercollegiate athletics, outdoor center
    600 East 4th Street
    (320) 589-6123
  • US Fish and Wildlife Service Wetlands Office
    Demonstration prairie and wetland restoration area; open to hiking, XC skiing, habitat for native plants, birds, frogs and many other types of wildlife.
    County Road 10, across from Pomme de Terre Park
    (320) 589-1001

    • Education

    • Kids in Christ Preschool
      311 South Columbia Ave
      (320) 589-2744
    • Morris Area High School
      (320) 589-4400
    • Morris Area Public Elementary
      (320) 589-1250
    • St. Mary’s School
      (320) 589-1703
      A private Catholic elementary school for grades K-6 accredited by the Minnesota Non-Public School Accrediting Association, offering daily Christian instruction as part of the regular curriculum, plus many special programs.
    • Morris Community Education
      (320) 589-4394
      Offers early childhood family education; school-age child care; GED adult basic education and literacy tutoring; summer recreation and enrichment activities; adult enrichment and recreation programs; after school youth activities; and youth service programs.
    • Midwest Special Education Cooperative
      (320) 589-4248
      Provides complete special education services from birth to age 21 or graduation.

      University of Minnesota, Morris (UMM)

    • The University of Minnesota, Morris was established in 1960 by the board of Regents to provide an educational opportunity for students throughout the state who sought a University of Minnesota undergraduate liberal arts education in a small college setting. Situated on 130 tree-shaded acres in western Minnesota, UMM offers students easy access to a generous range of educational, residential and recreational facilities. For additional information, contact University Relations at (320) 589-6050.Admission information and touring schedules can be obtained through the admissions office, (320) 589-6035 or 1-800-992-8863.
    • UMM offers opportunities for professional and leadership development, personal growth and entertainment.
    • full-time and part-time study options
    • workshops and seminars with nationally recognized speakers
    • Lectures and performances of national stature and international flavors
    • UMM offers facilities to rent for your event
    • meeting and congruence rooms
    • food service and catering
    • receptions and dinners
    • physical fitness equipment and space
    • UMM outreach with west central Minnesota
    • Continuing Education offers opportunities for lifelong learning, providing both traditional and non-traditional students with a variety of classes in specialized topics.
    • Speaker’s bureau provides regional resources through classes, seminars and presentations.
    • The Center for Small Towns enables the University of Minnesota, Morris to serve communities in the region by connecting students, faculty and expertise from throughout the University to locally identified issues. (320) 589-6451

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    We encourage everyone to visit the many parks in Morris, as they offer a wide variety of recreational activities including horseshoes, ice skating, tennis, volleyball, baseball, and basketball. The parks also feature grills, shelters, and playground equipment.

    • Pomme de Terre Park -offers camping facilities on the Pomme de Terre River. Located just east of Morris on City Rd. 10. This park also offers a Frisbee Golf Course and Water Spray Park. Check these fun activities out.
    • Wells Park – has a skate park and ballfield. Located on Pacific Avenue.
    • Green River Park – has a soccer field, tennis courts, and ballfield. Located on Green River Road.
    • East Side Park – has lighted horseshoe pits, basketball court, and performing arts center. Located on East 7th Street.
    • The Eagles Ball Park – has softball and baseball fields. Located on East 7th Street.
    • Kjenstad Park – is ideal for nature watching. Located along the shores of Lake Crystal.
    • Thedin Park – is a small neiborhood park. Located on corner of Lyndale and West 6th St.
    • Riverside Park – is a newly developed neighborhood park. Located in the Riverside Addition.

    For shelter reservations and information, please call the Morris City Hall at (320) 589-3141.

    Museums

    Churches

    • The Federated Church (United Church of Christ & United Methodist Church)
      200 S. Columbia Ave
      (320) 589-1153
    • St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church (WELS)
      301 W 5th Street
      (320) 589-1840
    • Zion Lutheran Church (LCMS)
      311 S. Columbia Ave
      (320) 589-2744

      Health Care:
      The Morris area provides residents with comprehensive health care facilities to meet individual needs.

    • Steven’s Community Medical Center
      400 E 1st Street (320) 589-1313
    • Stevens/Traverse Public Health
      (320) 589-7425
    • St. Francis Health Care Services
      (320) 589-2004
    • West Wind Village
      (320) 589-1133
    • Jeffrey Hauger, DDS
      (320)-589-4481
    • Richard H Moen, DDS
      (320)589-2161
    • Dr. Jeremy Johnson, DDS, MS
      (320)589-2328