The Town of Canosia owns and maintains the Gerhart Erikson Recreation Area adjacent to Pike Lake Elementary School. The public is welcome to use the playground, courts, picnic pavilion, and fields (when not being used by scheduled youth league sports activities). All facilities are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. If you have any questions, please contact our Clerk at 218-260-5600.

Over the past five years numerous improvements have been made to the Gerhart Erikson Recreation Area. Examples include:

• The back soccer field was leveled and re-seeded.
• Gravel was added to the recreation area road with a portion of the road closed with fencing to enhance and the improve safety of the playground space.
• Above ground electricity was moved below ground in order to enhance the safety of the recreation area.
• The basketball court was improved with sealcoating and striping.
• The playground groundwork was leveled and equipment reset to make it ADA compliant. The playground also had a new slide and suspension bridge installed along with new swings.
• Fencing throughout the recreation area was replaced.
• Pickleball courts were installed with fencing and a third portal net was also purchased.
• The back baseball field was removed to create more green space. The front field had the dug outs lifted, repaired, and painted with new benches.
• The pavilion had foundation repairs and is now being completely replaced to better serve the community.
  These improvements have been thanks to the taxes collected from our residents, as well as, contributions from the Pike Lake Area Association, Kolar GMC/Chevrolet/Cadillac, Lake Country Power, and Wastewood Recycling.

  Special thanks to our newest sponsor of the Gerhart Erikson Recreation Area, Miller Hill Subaru!