Wheeler Park is located on Center Street in lower North Mankato and is the City's oldest park. The lower area in the park was dug out for brick making by a local business in the early part of the century. The 12 1/2-acre park is the site of the annual North Mankato Fun Days celebration every July. There are two picnic shelters, one that can be reserved and the other is on a first-come, first-serve basis. Tennis courts, basketball courts, twelve clay horseshoe courts and two playground areas along with a large skating rink for winter use makes Wheeler Park a favorite for family picnics as well as company outings.