This is a guide to attractions and events in the city or township of Worthington, Minnesota.
These may include local parks, hiking, and skiing trails, or other recreational areas. The City of Worthington Parks and Recreation Department maintains several local parks, including Bristol Park, Buss Field, Castlewood Knolls Park, Centennial Park, Chautauqua Park, Cherry Point Park, Church Park, Ehlers Park, Freedom Shore Park, Hogan's Park, Intercity Park, Kelly Park, Lake Front Park, Ludlow Park, Millard Walker Park, Olson Park, Orchard Knoll Park, Pirtles Park, Pleasant Park, Slater Park, Southeast Side Park, Sunset Park, Vet's Park, Vogt Park, and Watland Park, each of which includes various features and amenities.
Golf courses, golf clubs, and businesses offering indoor simulated golf play are also on-topic in this guide. For example, the Great Life Golf & Fitness Club in Worthington is a membership organization with options for singles, couples, and family plans, allowing participation in golfing, single or tournament play, at its 18-hole, par-71 course, built in 1919, or other fitness options.
Bowling alleys, arcades, or other entertainment venues in Worthington may also be found here.
Worthington has several sports teams and recreational programs, many sponsored by the public school system, and others by the municipal government or a variety of non-profit community organizations. Most of these are intended for Worthington youth, but programs are available for people of all ages.
Other resources that might be found here are links to websites promoting annual festivals, concerts, or other events in Worthington, Minnesota.
Since 1999, Worthington has hosted the Worthington Windsurfing Regatta & Music Festival, which features a windsurfing competition during the day and free music on the shores of Lake Okabena at night.
The Memorial Auditorium Performing Arts Center is in central district of the city. Constructed in 1931, the building has been renovated and restored. Featuring 735 seats, the classic art deco performance center is owned and operated by the city.
Libraries, museums, and historical places in Worthington are also suitable for this guide.
Spomer Classics is an automotive museum that features classic automobiles for sale, automotive memorabilia, and porcelain and neon dealership signs, including clocks, all in working order.
The Nobles County Historical Society maintains Pioneer Village, which includes more than forty buildings highlighting the early history of the county. The project began with the purchase of an old schoolhouse in 1958, and now includes an old gas station, blacksmith shop, carpenter shop, thresher shed, railroad depot and some railroad storage buildings, a millinery shop, hospital and doctor's office, library, newspaper office, a couple of churches, a parsonage, barber shop, bank, general store, creamery, land office, lawyer's office, harness shop, grain elevator, saloon, village hall, photography studio, sheriff's office and fire hall, sod house, prairie house, farmhouse, farm storage building, carriage house, poultry house, a couple of barns, and an outhouse, windmill, doghouse, sand tower, a caboose and a boxcar, merry-go-round, and clock, all historic buildings that were moved to the property from various places around the county, as well as some other buildings that were built to house displays or to serve other purposes.
The Historical Society also maintains a museum located within the Nobles County Library which highlights the early settlement of the county.
These and any other museums, historic places, or libraries in Worthington are appropriate for this category, as are local entertainment programs, theaters, organizations, or facilities, as well as local teams or recreational programs or facilities. If they are not already listed in this category, they should be submitted for consideration.
Recommended Resources
Situated on at 1311 Fourth Avenue, the historic Dayton House serves as a visible representation of the early days of Worthington, Minnesota. The 19th-century structure was home to three families, the Daytons, Smallwoods, and Cashels. Today, the home is available for pre-scheduled tours and may be rented for gatherings. The building’s history and architecture are highlighted, along with its admissions policies and fees, a calendar of events, and galleries of photographs.
http://www.daytonhouse.org/
Open from 10 am to 4 pm Tuesdays through Saturday, and closed on Sundays, Mondays, and national holidays, the museum hosts a collection of fully operational, active aircraft and vehicles from the Second World War, as well as fine art, bronze sculptures, interactive multimedia displays, and a library of written resources. Its location, schedules, and admittance policies are published, along with a calendar of educational programs and events, photos, video, and contacts.
http://www.fagenfighterswwiimuseum.org/
Located on 12th Street in Worthington, Minnesota, the Nobles County Library is part of the Plum Creek Library System. The days and hours of operation for the library are posted, and new books and resources for children and teens are defined, and its library services, genealogical research resources, and a calendar of events are included. Cardholders may access their accounts and various online library resources, including a library catalog.
http://www.nclibrary.org/
Serving libraries throughout southwestern Minnesota, the Plum Creek Library System is headquartered in Worthington, Minnesota. Its governing board, administrative staff, and office hours are posted, library services are defined, and various public documents are available through the site. Member libraries are featured, and the Library System’s policies are discussed. Cardholders of member libraries may access the library catalog and avail themselves of various online resources.
http://www.plumcreeklibrary.org/
The private museum in Worthington, Minnesota features classic automobiles, some of them available for sale, along with automotive memorabilia, including porcelain and neon auto dealership signs in working order, as well as promotional clocks, also in working order. Its displays of autos, signs, and other memorabilia are depicted in photo galleries, including cars that are available for sale. A map shows the location of the museum, and a calendar of events is included.
https://www.coopenergyco.com/
The Worthington, Minnesota YMCA was organized in partnership with the city in 1944, at which time it was housed in the former Union Congregational Church. Offering a variety of services, including child watch, youth recreational and swimming programs, preschool recreational programs, and family events, The YMCA’s location, hours, staff contacts, and policies are set forth, along with membership information, photo galleries, and a current brochure in PDF format.
http://www.ymcaworthington.org/
Worthington Windsurfing Regatta & Music Festival
First organized in 1999, the annual festival includes windsurfing competitions during the day, along with food vendors, a beer tent, and various other activities, and a free music festival at night, as well as a Regatta Chair Auction, a fundraiser held during the Regatta weekend. Scheduled are posted to the site, and participating artists, sponsors, and its board of directors are acknowledged. Announcements are published to the site, and contacts are included.
http://www.worthingtonwindsurfing.net/
