Frankfort Park

Frankfort Park: A Peaceful Retreat with Historic Roots

Frankfort Park is a peaceful neighborhood getaway where history and nature meet. Visitors can enjoy open green spaces, a playground, and walking paths perfect for a relaxing stroll or a family outing. The park’s name honors the area’s German pioneer roots and its past as a historic brickyard site along the Mississippi River, adding a touch of local heritage to your visit. Whether you’re looking to picnic, let the kids play, or simply unwind in a quiet setting, Frankfort Park offers a welcoming spot to connect with Otsego’s rich history and natural beauty.

Details

• Neighborhood Park (6 acres)
• Walking Trail  

Location

5500 Randolph Avenue NE, Otsego, MN 55330

• View Google Map - Frankfort Park

Constructed in 2010, Frankfort Park is located off County Road 36 and Randolph Avenue. View an online map here. 

History

This area of Otsego was once part of Frankfort Township, settled in 1854 by pioneers from Germany who named it after an ancient city in Prussia. The portion east of Highway 101 was annexed to Otsego in 1994 through a boundary agreement with St. Michael, Albertville, and Frankfort Township, which later merged mostly with St. Michael. In the late 1800s, local brickyards along the Mississippi and Crow Rivers produced the yellow-cream bricks seen in landmarks like the Lahn and Vasseur houses and the old St. Michael Catholic Church. The site of today’s Frankfort Park was originally planned for townhomes, but after the 2000s recession, the developer sold the land to the City in 2009, which created the neighborhood park using park-development funds.

View a larger version of the Frankfort Park Historical Signage.