Old Settlers Remembrance - Battle Lake 135th

Celebrate our city's 135th birthday remembering the gatherings held at Old Settlers Park in From its beginnings in 1897, the Old Settlers Reunion brought communities together all across Otter Tail County. In 1915, Battle Lake became the permanent site due to its central location and “most beautiful parks.”

The Battle Lake Women’s Club purchased this land in 1939 for $300 and donated it to the city to be “beautified and made into a fine park.”

Lakes Area Community & Commerce updated the park with new signage and playground equipment in 2024, making this neighborhood park with its public beach and dock a great Battle Lake asset.