The city of Waite Park, Minnesota is situated on the western edge of Saint Cloud, largely bordered by the Sauk River, US Highway 52, and Minnesota State Highway 15.
Other routes serving the city include Minnesota State Highway 23 and Stearns County Highway 75. Interstate Highway 94 is south and west of the Waite Park.
Waite Park shares borders with the cities of Saint Cloud, Saint Joseph, and the Pleasant Lake neighborhood of Rockville.
The development of Waite Park began in the 1840s. Travelers crossed the Sauk River at a place that became known as Waite's Crossing. Some settled in the area, particularly after the oxcart trails were upgraded to wagon trails, and later to stagecoach routes.
In 1890, James J. Hill, the CEO of the Great Northern Railway, acquired three hundred acres of land on which he built the Great Northern Railway Car Shops between 1890 and 1891. Many of Great Northern's railroad cars were built there.
Waite Park was incorporated as a village in 1893, and named for the river crossing, which was itself named for Henry Chester Waite, a Saint Cloud resident who owned land in the region. He was a member of the Minnesota State Constitutional Convention in 1857, a representative in the State Legislature, and then a State Senator.
Also known as Rockville Avenue, 3rd Street was the first street platted in the town. A large portion of its early residents were employed by the Great Northern Railway, in a large local granite quarry, or in various other commercial enterprises.
Situated near the center of the city, Quarry Park & Nature Reserve is a 643-acre county park, previously known as Hundred Acres Quarry, although quarry activities ceased in the mid-1950s. Other parks in the city include Bartz Park, Community Park, Jagiello Park, Lions Park, River's Edge Park, Rock Island Park, Willow Creek Park, and Waite Park's Pickle Ball Courts.
The focus of this category is on the city of Waite Park, Minnesota. Websites representing the municipal government or any local schools, places of worship, clubs or other organizations, businesses, industries, or individuals are appropriate for this category.
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City of Waite Park: Where Minnesota Connects
The official municipal website introduces the mayor and city council, as well as city boards and commissions, departments, and administrative officials. Agendas, minutes, ordinances, and resolutions are posted, and city services and facilities are outlined. A community calendar, newsletters, and announcements are posted to the site, along with bid opportunities, and job openings. Water payments may be made online.
http://www.ci.waitepark.mn.us/
Situated on County Road 75 (Division Street), in front of the Marcus Parkwood Theatre in Waite Park, Minnesota, the locally owned, independent business is a 1950s themed classic restaurant is open seven days a week. Its location and hours of operation are posted. Specializing in classic American cuisine, its menu, blue plate, and special offers are published, along with employment opportunities.
http://www.parkdinermn.com/
Located in Waite Park, Minnesota, the dealership specializes in the sale of new Toyota cars and trucks, and also carries an inventory of pre-owned vehicles, operates an auto service center, and parts department. Directions and a map show the location of the dealership, its hours of operation are posted, and available vehicles may be viewed online, including special offers and information about its finance policies.
https://www.stcloudtoyota.com/
The Christ-centered, non-profit shelter and transitional home offers strength-based, trauma-informed, and holistic services for sex-trafficked and sexually exploited women, preparing them for independent living. Located in Waite Park, Minnesota, directions are listed, along with an overview of its services and policies, a calendar of events, volunteer opportunities, and employment openings.
https://www.terebinthrefuge.org/
Open seven days a week, the gun store is located on Frontage Road North in Waite Park, Minnesota, where it offers a variety of firearms, ammunition, hunting gear, reloading supplies, and shooting supplies, which are described and pictured here, with prices, and made available for online purchase. A profile of the store, its hours of operation, in-store services, and job openings are featured.
https://www.thegunsandgearstore.com/
Thunder Road is an indoor remote-controlled race track, featuring an indoor 1/10th scale off-road race track, an indoor rock crawler course, fully powered put tables, an outdoor dirt track, and a gaming area, which are described here, with a photo gallery, hours of operation, an overview of its services, pricing, and a calendar of events. Racing fees, gaming schedules, and contacts are put forth.
https://www.thunderroadrcraceway.com/
