Sauk Center

A young girl and boy greet summer visitors under an umbrella at one of Sauk Centre’s greatest assets along the river. Although they have been holding this umbrella for over 100 years, they have not aged a bit but have, in fact, grown to become a symbol for the town’s beautiful Sinclair Lewis Park. The two are part of a fountain piece in one section of the park which also includes a playground, picnic area, fishing pier and campground. While towns near Sauk Centre have some sort of green space, few match the beauty, the versatility, and usability of the five city parks. The parks have something to offer people of all ages and even accommodate large family and group gatherings. I believe this is one of the reasons Sauk Centre is so prosperous; it’s a city in which people want to live. These parks provide green space, facilitate activities and events, and give tourists a reason to stop. Sauk Centre provides five different green spaces. Green space, according to the United States Environmental Agency, ("What Is Open Space/Green Space?”), is an area of grass, trees, or vegetation set apart for recreational or aesthetic purposes in an otherwise urban environment. Through its green spaces, Sauk Centre has …show more content…
Sauk Centre is known for Sinclair Lewis and it just so happens that we have a “Sinclair Lewis Park” near Sauk Lake. This is a perfect example of how parks hold meaning and can honor someone or something from the past. The park is a feature in Lewis’ novel Main Street, so fans of the novel look to the park. The park has also been used as the backdrop for countless proms, engagements, and wedding photos over the many past years. They are part of so many people’s personal histories that it gives family members a reason to stop and reflect on those days when the photos were originally taken. And those who have no history with the park can create memories while using the park’s various