Park with a Golf Course and Great Views

A visit to Duluth is not complete without a visit to the Enger Tower. Whether you want a great photo opportunity of one of Duluth's most famous landmark, or you plan to get in a game of golf in the shadow of the tower, Enger Park is the place to do it. The Tower is the centerpiece of the park, rising to 80-feet tall and made of blue stone. The parks stands high above Lake Superior at 451 feet about sea level, offering visitors the most panoramic views of Twin Ports, Duluth, and the surrounding area. The tower is open to visitors and for the best view, plan to climb the stairs. The Tower is a memorial to Bert Enger, a Norwegian immigrant who sold furniture in Duluth and donated the land surrounding the tower to the city of Duluth.

The park and tower are located off of Highway 51 and Skyline Parkway. The Tower is surrounded by beautiful gardens that are the perfect destination for an afternoon picnic. Enger Park is similar to other Duluth parks, and all of the 129 parks in the system are well-maintained and great for outdoor recreation. Many of them have features like recreation centers, playgrounds, public gathering grounds, senior recreation centers, golf courses, hiking trails, dog parks, groomed cross-country ski trails, disc golf courses, skate parks, snowmobile tails, a zoo, year-round ice skating, an athletic complex, seasonal camping, beaches, and over four miles of Duluth Lakewalk through public gardens. There are also facilities dedicated to softball, soccer, tennis, horseshoes, baseball, basketball, bocce, and hockey. There are more than 11,000 acres in the park system, and all of it is utilized to provide citizens and visitors to Duluth a calm, peaceful environment near Lake Superior.

Second only to The Tower, the Enger Park Golf Course is one of the main draws to the park. The Championship Style Course is considered one of the state's best kept secrets. It is challenging to players of all skill levels, and features men's and women's tournaments throughout the golfing season. A day of golfing provides you with scenic views of the park and The Enger Tower. There is an 18-hole driving range onsite, as well as a short-game area. Season passes are available for those who plan to golf frequently in the area, and twilight golf, club, and cart rental are all available.

There is no admission to enter the park, and it is at its most crowded during the spring daffodil season, and during summer and fall when the remainder of the garden is open for viewing of flowers. There is free parking available at the park entrance, and restrooms are available for public use throughout the park. It is a great destination for weddings and if you have a desire to hold a ceremony or reception in the gardens, contact Duluth's parks department. You can also enjoy picnicking throughout the area and use the pavilions and grills provided to visitors.

Whether you just want a quiet park stroll or you want to get in a round of 18-holes, Enger Park is a great destination to accomplish both.