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Golf and Golf Leagues
Open to the public, this nine-hole golf course provides an opportunity for golfers to hit a hole-in-one. Women’s League golfs on Tuesdays and the Men’s League on Wednesdays. For more information, call Meadowlark Country Club at 320-256-4989.
Website: Medowlark Country Club
Memberships and daily green fees are as follows:
Daily fees:
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• 9 holes - $15.00
• cart rental - $16.00 |
• 18 holes - $20.00
• cart rental - $24.00 |
Memberships:
• Single - $285/year
• Husband and wife - $395/year
• Family - $440/year
There is also a driving range at the course.
Food can be ordered off a menu on a daily basis.
  
  
League Sports
 
Soccer Leagues
Leagues for men and women include bowling, darts, pool, and soccer. There is also mixed doubles bowling.
Open Gym
During the winter months, there is open gym at the Melrose Area Public Schools on some week nights. Open swimming begins in January for the winter months and is on Wednesday evenings.
Summer Recreation Program
The Summer Recreation Program for the youth of the community includes softball, baseball, basketball, weight lifting, gymnastics, track, golf, and tennis programs. The program offers swimming lessons and there is open swimming every afternoon at the indoor pool for a fee of $2.00.
The community has begun a summer youth instructional soccer program.
Winter Activities
Winter in Melrose opens the door to snowmobilers, skaters, skiers, and fishermen. Skaters can enjoy an ice skating rink and/or hockey rink with a warming house. Cross country skiers and snowmobilers can also enjoy the Lake Wobegon Regional Trail as well as the many trails at the Birch Lake State Park and throughout the area.
Fine Arts
If the quality fine arts interest you, a 500 seat auditorium at the Melrose Area Public Schools holds theater productions by the summer theatrical troupe of Sauk River Players, fall musical by Melrose Area Public School students, winter theatrical group of Town and Country Players as well as productions by the students of the School District.
Historical Society
The Melrose Area Historical Society Museum is a wonderful place for the young and old, and singles and families to share and enjoy a look back in time. Knowing our past helps us understand the present.
Melrose River Fest (Formerly "Independence Day Celebration" and Freedom Fest)
Usually held weekend before July 4 so that families can enjoy the holiday with friends & family. Melrose's River Fest Celebration draws people from a large area to include high school bands and parade floats from the Twin Cities area, St. Cloud, and surrounding counties. Each year a grand parade is held, events for adults & children, local shopping, live music, carnival, games, picnics, 5K run/walk, beer garden, and explosive fireworks - the best in the area! Very Impressive! For more detailed information and activities with current event schedule, please go the following link: Melrose Area Chamber of Commerce.
Arbor Day Celebration
Melrose celebrated Arbor Day for the first time April 28, 2006. Citizens and the area school students are encouraged to plant trees, take in forestry workshops and start thinking about landscaping ideas for Spring. Mel-TV3 runs educational programs on tree planting and proper care. The City of Melrose is officially certified as a Tree City USA municipality by the National Arbor Day Foundation. http://www.arborday.org/
Merchants Expo
The Merchants Expo is held in late March or early April and showcases local and area businesses. Educational programs for the community and local health and construction ideas are also presented. The event is normally held at the Melrose Area High School.
Miss Melrose Pageant
This annual pageant focuses on talent, evening gowns, and personal interviews of 6 to 12 contestants who then represent Melrose in various city events and at parades and pageants in other communities. Miss Melrose is featured in the annual River Fest Celebration parade.
Holiday Kick-Off
The annual holiday kick-off is held on the Friday after Thanksgiving. The kick-off generally includes a business lighting contest, parade of lights, free cider or hot chocolate, and shopping discounts by many local businesses.
For more information on events please visit the Melrose Area Chamber of Commerce: http://melrosemn.org/Default.htm | 
