Nine of the parks are neighborhood parks and are scattered throughout residential areas. The remaining three-Smith, Lagoon and Wildwood are located along the picturesque Chippewa River, which winds through Montevideo.
Smith Park is Montevideo's premier picnicking and gathering location.
Three log shelter buildings, constructed as WPA projects in the 1930's, along with playground equipment, volleyball and horseshoe courts are shaded by its many majestic trees. Reservations must be made in person. Lagoon Park has ten campsites, eight with water and electrical hookups, and provides modern bathroom and shower facilities. Wildwood Park boasts nature trails which wind along the Chippewa River, providing an ideal hiking ambience. Montevideo's newest park, the Windom Park Recreation Area, is a 120 acre city park.