
The City of Parkers Prairie is a small city with a lot to offer! Parkers Prairie is often referred to as “The Gateway to Otter Tail County” due to its location on the southeast edge of Otter Tail County. South of the downtown area, near Lake Adley, is The Adley, a beautiful event center that can host up to 500 people for meetings, weddings, and other events. The Adley is located next to our local hotel. The City has renovated streets and sidewalks; there are more than five miles of walking/biking paths that end at the scenic Lake Adley Park. Lake Adley Park has a public fishing pier and boat ramp, along with a large shelter and tent-camping areas that you can get a permit for. On the southern edge of town is the newly constructed Veteran's Memorial Park. Our north Lake Adley area has a wonderful fire ring and benches, with riprap lining the lakeshore. Taking a stroll through the downtown area, visitors are welcomed by friendly business owners and residents alike. The downtown streets are lined with an array of beautiful flowers and plants along the sidewalks. The downtown area leads to the large City Park and outdoor Aquatic Center. On the first full weekend of August, Parkers Prairie welcomes everyone for the Fall Festival, which is a super event that offers something for everyone!
Non - Emergency
City Hall Hours
- Sunday
- CLOSED
- Monday
- 8:00am-4:00pm
- Tuesday
- 8:00am-4:00pm
- Wednesday
- 8:00am-4:00pm
- Thursday
- 8:00am-4:00pm
- Friday
- 8:00am-12:00pm
- Saturday
- CLOSED
Parkers Prairie City Council
| Position | Name | Phone & Email |
| Mayor | Kevin Birkholz | 320-760-3505 kbirk@midwestinfo.net |
| Councilmember | Glenn Cornish | 320-766-9454 gcornish@ci.parkers-prairie.mn.us |
| Councilmember | Linda Martinson Bates | 320-808-9393 lbates@ci.parkers-prairie.mn.us |
| Councilmember | Tony Woodworth | 320-815-4896 woodworth.tony@gmail.com |
| Councilmember | Cody Mathues | 701-338-9314 mathues44@gmail.com |
The Mayor and City Council Members welcome you to contact them with questions and comments!
City Meetings
- City Council meets the 3rd Monday of each month in the City Hall Council Chambers at 7:00 P.M.
- Meeting Agendas are posted in the City Hall front door window and on this website.
- Special Meetings are posted in the City Hall front door window and on this website.
If you would like to be on the city's agenda please complete an agenda request form. The form must be received at the City Hall office a minimum of 7 calendar days prior to the meeting in order to be included on the agenda.
Agenda Request Form
Agenda Request Form Download
City of Parkers Prairie Map, Newsletter, and Other Important INFO!
Visit City Administrator Beth Wussow or Deputy Clerks Vi Dorn and Sheila Schilling at the City Hall, located at 102 North Otter Avenue, for City information. Beth, Vi and Sheila welcome you, and are pleased to provide the following services:
City Administrator Services
- Coordinates the operations of City government
- Carries out the policies adopted by the City Council
- Recommends measures for administrative efficiency and the safety and welfare of the city residents
- Prepares and submits the annual budget to the city council
- Accepts filings for City offices
- Publishes legal notices of hearings, bids and other information
- Prepares and records all council agendas and minutes and handles Council correspondence
- Carries out the economic development functions and activities of the City
- Serves as Secretary-Treasurer for the Economic Development Authority
- Prepares resolutions for adoption by the Council
- Serves on the Parkers Prairie Community Fund Advisory Board
- Secretary of the Parkers Prairie Community Fund Advisory Board
- Handles all contracts for the City
- Administers various aspects of elections and obtains all election judges
- Notary Public
Deputy Clerk Services
- Provides general information as requested by the public
- Retains signature authority and keeps the official seal of the City
- Serves as the Data Practices Responsible Authority for the City
- Accepts payments for special assessments
- Assists in preparing and submitting the annual budget to the city council
- Distributes materials adopted by the Common Council
- Maintains official records for the City
- Handles all licenses for the City
- Receives monies from the public for Parkers Prairie utility bills
- Notary Public