Park Rapids Minnesota Map
Park Rapids, Minnesota — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Park Rapids, Hubbard County.
Interactive Map of Park Rapids, Minnesota
| City | Park Rapids |
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
| County | Hubbard |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 46.922181 |
| Longitude | -95.058632 |
| Population | 4,270 |
| Density | 220.8 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Park Rapids, Minnesota
Park Rapids is a locality in Hubbard County, Minnesota, United States. It has a population of approximately 4,270. The population density is 220.8 people per km². Park Rapids is located at 46.9222°N, 95.0586°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 56470.
Park Rapids rests at the edge of the great Northern Lakes, where the land begins its slow, deliberate tilt toward the vastness of Canada. It lies 80.8 miles east of Moorhead, MN (from Moorhead, MN: bearing 87°T), and is situated 11.8 miles north of Menahga. The air here, especially in the languid afternoons of summer, carries a sweet, damp scent of pine needles and thawing earth, a perfume that clings to the very essence of the place. Rolling hills, softened by the passage of countless seasons, give way to a mosaic of shimmering lakes, their surfaces mirroring the immense, ever-shifting sky. The character of Park Rapids is one of quiet resilience, a gentle strength drawn from the deep, dark forests and the clear, cool waters that define its heart. The economic veins of Park Rapids have long been sustained by the bounty of its surroundings, from the early logging days that shaped its timber industry to the modern influx of summer visitors drawn by the allure of its abundant waterways. This is a place where history whispers from the weathered planks of old buildings and the enduring traditions of a community deeply connected to the land. The presence of the nearby national forest, a sprawling expanse of wild beauty, serves as a constant reminder of the natural heritage that anchors Park Rapids, offering a sanctuary for both wildlife and the human spirit. The rhythm of life here often feels dictated by the slow, steady pulse of the seasons, a comforting cadence that has guided generations.
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About This Park Rapids Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Park Rapids, Minnesota with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Park Rapids and Hubbard County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Park Rapids is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Park Rapids is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |
