Glendalough State Park

Meet our Friends Group Partner

Parks & Trails Council is proud to partner with this independent friends group.

Parks & Trails Council cannot accept donations on behalf of this friends group.

Glendalough Park Partners

Map of MN showing GlendaloughMission

To assist the MnDNR in preserving and utilizing Glendalough State Park.

Key Activities

  • Raise community funds for projects at Glendalough State Park
  • Host annual spring “Walk for Glendalough”
  • Plan and provide volunteer resources to complete park enhancement projects
bikers on trail through prairie with Glendalough Trail sign and Legacy sign
The Friends helped build the Glendalough Trail through the park into downtown Battle Lake
Map of the Glendlough Trail
Map of Glendalough Trail, which was a key project of these Friends
Steve Nelson and Lisa Malmstrom stand by poster for Glendalough Park Partners
Two members from Glendalough Park Partners attend our Day on the Hill event where volunteers advocate for parks and trails
Young girl in pink smiling big on her bike
The new Glendalough Trail makes everyone smile
Park shelter kiosk at Glendalough State Park
When entering this quiet park, you're greeted by a self-help kiosk

Glendalough Park Partners

Events

Walk for Glendalough 2024

Families walk through the forest on a paved trail

Walk for Glendalough

Scavenger Hunt Banner

2021 Scavenger Hunts

Walk for Glendalough (Self-guided)

Families walk through the forest on a paved trail

[CANCELED] Walk for Glendalough

Glendalough Park Partners

News

Our Related Advocacy Work

Parks & Trails Council of Minnesota is a strong voice at the state capital working to ensure Minnesota’s parks and trails are protected and cared for. We work with friends groups to identify critical projects that need government support.

2018

Sketch of proposed Glendalough Trailhead

Glendalough: center & trailhead

Glendalough: center & trailhead

Project Overview: A new park visitor center and trail center at Glendalough State Park.

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