10/07/2026
π THE PICKLEBALL COURTS ARE OFFICIALLY OPEN! π
Recently, we posted about the new pickleball courts coming to Bertram Chain of Lakes Park in Monticello. Well, the wait is over! The City posted yesterday that the courts are officially open! π
We took a stroll down to the park to check them out, and it didnβt take long to see that people are already enjoying them! Several of the 8 brand-new pickleball courts were already well in use by folks taking advantage of the beautiful fall weather. πβοΈπ
While we were there, we decided to take a stroll through the park and show you just how much Bertram Chain of Lakes Park has to offer.
π³ WHAT CAN YOU FIND AT BERTRAM PARK?
π 8 Pickleball Courts β A brand-new place to enjoy one of the fastest-growing sports around.
ποΈ Camping β Spend the night and enjoy the beauty of the park and lakes.
ποΈ Swimming Beaches β Cool off during the summer and enjoy the beautiful shoreline.
π¦ Water Activities β Enjoy the lakes and water during the warmer months.
π£ Fishing β Bring your fishing gear and spend some time enjoying the lakes.
πΆ Walking & Hiking Trails β Explore the park on foot and enjoy the scenery, wildlife and natural surroundings.
π Playground Areas β A great place for kids to burn off some energy while families enjoy the park.
π§Ί Picnic Areas β Pack a lunch, have a picnic and spend the day outdoors.
π² Nature & Wildlife β Enjoy wooded areas, open spaces, wetlands and plenty of beautiful Minnesota scenery.
π Sports & Recreation Areas β Plenty of space for outdoor activities and recreation, including.
π΄ββοΈ Mountain biking Trails - Explore the park on bike and enjoy the scenery, wildlife and natural surroundings.
π Did you know that the Monticello Public School has a nature based program for Pre-K and Kindergarten students.
π¨βπ©βπ§βπ¦ A Great Place for Families β Whether youβre looking for a place to play, exercise, relax, camp or spend time together, there is plenty to do.
π And in the fall, itβs hard to beat the scenery!
Bertram Chain of Lakes Park is one of those places where you can easily spend a few hoursβor an entire dayβenjoying the outdoors.
So, if you havenβt been to Bertram Park lately, now is a great time to check it out!
And if you enjoy pickleball, grab your paddle and come check out the NEW 8-court pickleball area! π
πΈ We took a walk around the park and captured some of what you can find there. Check out the photos and let us know:
Whatβs your favorite thing to do at Bertram Park? β€οΈ