Stahl Park (Ballpark) ~ Est. 1932
George Stahl
Located alongside the Little Sioux River, is Stahl Park, or commonly known as the “ball park”. The land for this park was donated by George Stahl who was then a merchant in town. The large grandstand that was built has since been torn down and replaced with aluminum bleachers. In the 1990’s, a concession stand and equipment shed were built. Many volunteers have worked throughout the years to maintain this area so that Little League baseball, softball, flag football, and soccer teams can enjoy spring, summer, and fall sports.
In 1959 a shelter house was constructed. The idea for this came from a group of former Lion’s Club members. A sand volleyball court was added and it sits to the east of the shelter house. In 1995 a King Kong Castle Climber (donated by MCI) was erected with a slide, a couple of swings, a tire swing, and a fort platform. Set in the shade of the trees are picnic tables and small grills.
In 2014, many improvements were made, including a new roof, new windows and siding. The interior has been completely overhauled, and is now air conditioned and heated, and has a kitchen area and bathrooms in the facility.
To book the shelter house, call City Hall @ 373-5218.
In 1959 a shelter house was constructed. The idea for this came from a group of former Lion’s Club members. A sand volleyball court was added and it sits to the east of the shelter house. In 1995 a King Kong Castle Climber (donated by MCI) was erected with a slide, a couple of swings, a tire swing, and a fort platform. Set in the shade of the trees are picnic tables and small grills.
In 2014, many improvements were made, including a new roof, new windows and siding. The interior has been completely overhauled, and is now air conditioned and heated, and has a kitchen area and bathrooms in the facility.
To book the shelter house, call City Hall @ 373-5218.
Forsling Park ~ Est. 1962
Judge Linus B. Forsling
This small quiet little park is located on the North end of town on 3rd Avenue. Ready for the enjoyment of little ones is a swing set, merry go round, a slide, and a rocking horse. In the shade of the trees are benches and picnic tables. A small ditch runs through the park with a bridge available to get from one side to the other. Some of the older trees in this park were planted by the Anthon Women’s Club. The land for this park was given by Judge L. B. Forsling, who was an attorney in Anthon in 1945. His home sat across the street.
O'Neill Park ("Town Park") ~ Est. 1966
Dr. William O'Neill
O’Neill Park sits in the middle of town. It was named in honor of Dr. William O’Neill who was a dentist for many years in Anthon. His home was across the street. Originally this site was donated to the Anthon School District by the Cherokee and Western Town Lot and Land Company to be used for school purposes. In 1918 a school was erected and was used until it was sold and moved. Now days, little ones can enjoy hours of entertainment as they play on one of the two sets of swings, a King Kong Castle Climber (donated by MCI in 1995) that has a tire swing, a slide, a fort platform. There is also a rocking horse, a merry-go round, two sets of monkey bars, a small field for a game of baseball or softball, many picnic tables and benches, and even small grills for cooking.
Lee Schroeder Memorial Park ~ Est. 2013
Lee Schroeder
Lee Schroeder Memorial Park rose in his honor in May 2013 across the street from his home in the Westgate Housing Addition of Anthon. The grassy lot features a swing set and a 12-piece activity set on soft pea gravel.
