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John Ward Park

  1. 1 John Ward Playground
  2. 2 John Ward "Rocket Park"
  3. 3 John Ward Shelter

Features

  1. ADA Accessible
  2. Baseball / Softball
  3. Grill
  4. Open Play Area
  5. Parking
  6. Picnic Areas
  7. Picnic Shelters
  8. Playground
  9. Restrooms
  10. Skate Park
  11. Water Fountain

Park Info:

John Ward Park is more commonly known as ‘Rocket Park’ due to the large rocket themed playground structure. This park has had a rocket themed play structure since the 1960s and is the signature of the park.  

This 14-acre park serves as one of Anoka’s most heavily used community playfields for adult softball. The city’s only skate park is located here.

Park Features:

  • Rocket Playground
  • Picnic shelter with cooking grills (seating for approximately 50)
  • 3 Softball fields (2 with lights)
  • Off street parking
  • Skate Park