Group of men standing in front of a red building with a sign that reads 'Clitherall Twp Veterans Park' during daytime.

Thank you to everyone who attended the Veteran’s Park Dedication Ceremony on Memorial Day, and to all the volunteers and businesses who contributed to make this event a success!

Clitherall Township Veterans Park

At the Clitherall Township 2019 Annual Meeting a motion was passed to dedicate a portion of the land owned by the township at the corner of State Highway 78 and 190th Street as a Veterans Park for the purpose of honoring the veterans that live and have lived in Clitherall Township. That motion was also passed by the Clitherall Township Board at their regular meeting on March 14, 2019.

As the oldest township in Otter Tail County, Clitherall Township strives to preserve its heritage and honor it’s residents, with this project we are honoring our veterans, whether they have passed away or are still living.

Clinton Bengtson is the chairperson of the Veterans Park Committee. If you have the name of a veteran that lived or is currently living in Clitherall Township, please contact Clinton at 218-280-7560.

DONATIONS:

  • If you are interested in donating to this project, donation boxes are located at the following businesses: Underwood American Legion, Sportsman's Bar Clitherall, Battle Lake Cenex, Battle Lake Standard, First National Bank Battle Lake, Ben's Bait Battle Lake, and Everts Lumber Battle Lake.

  • Donations can also be mailed to: Clitherall Township Veterans Park, P.O. Box 667, Battle Lake, MN 56515. 

LOCATION: The Veteran’s Park is located at: 37539 190th Street, Battle Lake, MN (at the northeast corner of State Hwy 78 and 190th Street)

HOURS: From Memorial Day weekend through Veterans Day, the Veterans Park is open from 8:00 am to dusk. During winter the park is closed.

In 2024, Clitherall Township received a Legacy grant from the State of MN. Click here to read more about the Legacy fund and how it is being used to improve our Veteran’s Park. Additional work is being planned for this summer!

A snowy landscape at the Clitherall Township Veterans Park with three flagpoles displaying the United States flag and a state flag, set against a backdrop of snow-covered trees and a blue sky. There is a red building with a white roof labeled "Clitherall Twp. Veterans Park."
Six people standing on a small dirt mound beneath a tall flagpole with an American flag and a black flag against a clear blue sky, with a red building and trees in the background.
Wooden wall with black plaques for names and a small bench in front, titled "Wall of Honor."
American flag flying on a tall pole in a rural area with dry grass, rocks, and a few trees, and a sign that says 'Mount Suribachi Iwo Jima' with a black and white image of soldiers raising a flag.
A red building with white trim labeled Clinton Twp Veterans Park, with two flags flying in front: the American flag and another flag, under a clear blue sky.
Exterior view of a red and blue building with white sign reading "CITHERAL TWP. VETERANS PARK" and open garage door revealing a wooden interior with plaques on the wall, picnic tables, and an American flag, under a clear blue sky.
Corner of a room with wooden walls and corrugated metal ceiling, displaying five flags including POW MIA, Illinois, United States Marine Corps, Navy, and Air Force.
Logo with four vertical sections depicting nature and water themes, with the words 'Clean Water, Land & Legacy Amendment' below.
Two men standing and looking at a wooden wall with black plaques and names on them, next to an American flag in a small room with wooden walls and concrete floor.