Discover Duluth Redux: Billings Park, Vol. II-IV

Originally published Oct. 14, 2008, on DuluthBudgeteer.com.

Some don’t expect to find serene beauty within Superior’s city limits, but that’s exactly what you get at Billings Park — easily one of the best recreation areas in the Twin Ports.

Like the neighborhood of the same name, Billings Park is somewhat of a hidden treasure in Duluth’s “Where Sail Meets Rail” sister city.

To get there, follow North 21st Street to its westernmost tip. Basically, if you’re coming from Duluth, take a right off Tower Avenue where Walgreens and Holiday meet and then, at the end of 21st, a quick left turn onto Billings Drive will lead you into the park.

Besides the park’s ageless “good looks,” it’s also family- and event-friendly. Most areas of Billings Park can be reserved for $100 (only $50 if you get a Superior resident to make the call for you) — including its two large pavilions.

Some other highlights of this sizable park include a large fire pit, a jungle gym and swings, numerous picnic areas (complete with permanent tables and grills) and a lengthy paved walkway.

Billings Park is open from 5:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. daily.

“Discover Duluth” is an ongoing photo essay series that highlights points of interest in and around the region. For more photos from this set, click on the accompanying photo galleries.