Baxter
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General Information
Other Name: -, District: Minnesota, State: Mid West, United States of America
Area: 19.7 sq mi
Languages Spoken: English
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Baxter is a city in Crow Wing County, Minnesota, United States.Baxter is located just north of the geographical center of Minnesota, in a terminal moraine area created by the Superior Lobe of the Labradorian ice sheet. The city is home to numerous lakes and ponds. Baxter is a perfect place for the outdoorsman who seeks refreshing water sports. Baxter is also touted as the starting point for the Paul Bunyan Trail, one of the longest paved trails in the United States at over 100 miles long.Location
Baxter is located in west central Crow Wing County, adjacent to the City of Brainerd, approximately 60 miles north of St. Cloud.Climate
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Located in the Parkwood Addition, Loren Thompson Park has a ball field and hockey rink with area available for open skating. There is also a pavilion for picnics.
Oscar Kristofferson Park is located on Baxter Lions Rd also called Baxter City Park.There is a Pavilion with kitchen for picnic use that may be used and reserved by calling Baxter City Hall.The Park contains four ball fields, hockey and open skating rink.
Baxter’s public beach area located at Whipple Lake opens in mid-June. Lifeguards are on duty seven days a week beginning at 11 am. There is also a picnic area and fishing pier available.