Waite Park, Minnesota
Waite Park is a city of 8,399 people in Stearns County, Minnesota.
Why visit Waite Park
Townapedia lists 14 museums and landmarks, 19 parks and trails, 64 places to eat, 10 places to stay and 5 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include St. Cloud Rail Bridge, St. Cloud State University, Carter Block and Fifth Avenue Commercial Buildings.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 81°F; January lows average 4°F, and about 57 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Waite Park
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Waite Park
Waite Park is a city in Stearns County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 8,341 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Waite Park, Minnesota (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do5
St. Cloud Rail Bridge
Bridge · 5.1 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Museums and landmarks14
Carter Block
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.0 mi
Building in St. Cloud, Minnesota, United States
Fifth Avenue Commercial Buildings
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.0 mi
Historic buildings in St. Cloud, Minnesota, United States
First National Bank
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.0 mi
Historic bank building in St. Cloud, Minnesota, United States
First State Bank
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.8 mi
Former bank building in the United States
Foley–Brower–Bohmer House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.0 mi
House in St. Cloud, Minnesota, United States
John N. Bensen House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.9 mi
House in St. Cloud, Minnesota, United States
Michael Majerus House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.7 mi
House in St. Cloud, Minnesota, United States
Riverview Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.0 mi
Building at St. Cloud State University, Minnesota, United States
Saint Benedict's Monastery
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.7 mi
Benedectine monastery in St. Joseph, Minnesota
St. Cloud Commercial Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.8 mi
Historic district in St. Cloud, Minnesota, United States
Stearns County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.8 mi
Historic courthouse in Saint Cloud, Minnesota, USA
Pan Motor Company Office and Sheet Metal Works
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
2 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds19
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7 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes64
Cinco De Mayo
Restaurant · 2.8 mi
4143 W Division St
Mo-Th 11:00-21:30; Su 11:00-21:00; Fr, Sa 11:00-22:00
Cold Stone Creamery
Ice cream · Ice Cream · 2.8 mi
3959 2nd, St. Cloud
Mo-Th,Su 11:00-22:00, Sa 11:00-23:00
Buffalo Wild Wings
Diner · American · 3.0 mi
3701 Division Street
Th-Sa 11:00-01:00; Mo-We 11:00-00:00; Su 11:00-23:00
52 more on the map.
History
Waite Park was incorporated in 1893. It was named for Henry Chester Waite, a state legislator. A post office was established at Waite Park in 1897, and remained in operation until 1972.
From the History section of Waite Park, Minnesota on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay10
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites St. Cloud
Motel and hotel · 2.8 mi
75 37th Avenue South, St. Cloud
Hampton Inn & Suites St. Cloud, MN
Motel and hotel · 3.1 mi
145 37th Avenue North, Saint Cloud
Homewood Suites by Hilton St Cloud
Motel and hotel · 3.0 mi
115 37th Avenue North, St Cloud
Churches and places of worship4
Church of St. Joseph-Catholic
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 4.7 mi
Bethlehem Lutheran Church ELCA
Church · Lutheran · 2.0 mi
4010 County Road 137, St. Cloud
Fellowship Bible Church
Church · Nondenominational · 3.2 mi
1201 25th Avenue South, St. Cloud
Shopping21
Gas and EV charging6
Schools, colleges and libraries32
180 Degrees / Youth Shelter
School · 3.9 mi
1101 Washington Memorial Dr, Saint Cloud
Athlos Academy of Saint Cloud
School · 1.9 mi
3701 33Rd Street South, Saint Cloud
Katherine Johnson Education Center
School · 3.2 mi
713 Anderson Avenue North, Saint Cloud
Healthcare4
Map of Waite Park
179 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 21°F | 4°F | 0.8 in | 11.2 in |
| Feb | 26°F | 8°F | 0.9 in | 10.2 in |
| Mar | 39°F | 20°F | 1.7 in | 10.1 in |
| Apr | 54°F | 33°F | 2.7 in | 6.6 in |
| May | 67°F | 46°F | 4.0 in | 0.1 in |
| Jun | 77°F | 56°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 81°F | 61°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 78°F | 59°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 70°F | 51°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 56°F | 38°F | 2.8 in | 0.7 in |
| Nov | 39°F | 24°F | 1.6 in | 8.0 in |
| Dec | 26°F | 11°F | 1.0 in | 10.5 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Collegeville St John'S (8 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Stearns County has had 7 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2022-07-08: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2020-04-07: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2013-07-25: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2011-07-28: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes (Severe Storm)
- 2005-09-13: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Saint Cloud Regional Airport (STC) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 9 miles away.
- St. Cloud 4 mi east, about 6 min by car
- St. Joseph 4 mi northwest, about 7 min by car
- Rockville 5 mi southwest, about 8 min by car
- St. Augusta 5 mi southeast, about 9 min by car
- Sartell 7 mi north, about 11 min by car
- Sauk Rapids 7 mi northeast, about 11 min by car
- Cold Spring 10 mi southwest, about 16 min by car
- Clearwater 12 mi southeast, about 20 min by car
- Richmond 14 mi west, about 22 min by car
- Rice 16 mi north, about 26 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- GraniteCityToolCurrentBuilding, Granitecitytool, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Trail - Quarry Park and Nature Preserve, Waite Park, Minnesota panoramic (23636471834), Tony Webster from Minneapolis, Minnesota, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Bridge - Quarry Park and Nature Preserve, Waite Park, Minnesota panorama (23637876763), Tony Webster from Minneapolis, Minnesota, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Saint Cloud (Waite Park) Quarry Park and Nature Preserve in Winter (23900739340), Tony Webster from Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Quarry Park and Nature Preserve, Trees in Waite Park, Minnesota (24077221461), Tony Webster from Minneapolis, Minnesota, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Quarry Park and Nature Preserve, Waite Park, Minnesota (24166390842), Tony Webster from Minneapolis, Minnesota, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Quarry Park and Nature Preserve, Waite Park - St. Cloud, Minnesota (24417686506), Tony Webster from Minneapolis, Minnesota, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Quarry Park and Nature Preserve - Waite Park, Minnesota (24088278182), Tony Webster from Minneapolis, Minnesota, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Quarry Park and Nature Preserve - Waite Park, Minnesota (23900721980), Tony Webster from Minneapolis, Minnesota, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Quarry Park and Nature Preserve, Waite Park, Minnesota (24055142442), Tony Webster from Minneapolis, Minnesota, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Riverview Hall, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Church of St Joseph, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Downtown St Cloud, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Foley-Brower-Bohmer House, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Carter Block, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 3.0
- First National Bank, St Cloud MN, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 5th Ave Commercial Buildings, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Stearns County Courthouse, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 3.0
- John N. Bensen House, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Michael Majerus House, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 4.0
- First State Bank (St. Joseph, Minnesota) 1, Chipcity, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 2009-0522-MN-SaintBens, Bobak Ha'Eri, CC BY 3.0
- Pan Motor Co 2, Elkman, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. Cloud Rail Bridge, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Cathedral of St Mary, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Winter at St. Cloud Quarry Park and Nature Preserve (24218174495), Tony Webster from Minneapolis, Minnesota, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Quarry Park and Nature Preserve, St. Cloud, Minnesota (25545979255), Tony Webster from San Francisco, California, CC BY-SA 2.0
- St. Cloud Quarry Park and Nature Preserve, Winter in St. Cloud, Minnesota (24159837205), Tony Webster from Minneapolis, Minnesota, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Jaeger Air Plus - Old Air Compressor, Quarry Park, Minnesota (24191997376), Tony Webster from Minneapolis, Minnesota, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Jaeger Air Plus - Old Air Compressor - Quarry Park and Nature Preserve (23828526779), Tony Webster from Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Quarry Park and Nature Preserve, St. Cloud, Minnesota (24055122832), Tony Webster from Minneapolis, Minnesota, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Rusted Cables (23569544103), Tony Webster from Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Blanket of Snow - St. Cloud Quarry Park and Nature Preserve - Minnesota (23568143064), Tony Webster from Minneapolis, Minnesota, CC BY-SA 2.0
- 33 Auburn Roadster (6316232579), Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 29 Lincoln Model 177 Sport Touring (6316505628), Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 51 Mercury (6316729294), Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 29 Lincoln Model 177 Sport Touring (6315992255), Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 08 Buick 10 (6316833684), Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 15 Oldsmobile Touring (6316017899), Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 51 Mercury (6315965839), Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0
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