Mesaba Co-op Park is located in the town of Cherry, Minnesota. It’s one of the few remaining continuously operated cooperative parks in the country, with roots as a gathering place of the Finnish cooperative movement serving the ethnic political radicals who energized the Iron Range labor movement and Minnesota’s Farmer–Labor Party.

Not a member? No problem! Mesaba Co-Op Park has Workbee Weekends once a month, May through October. Joining us for a Workbee Weekend is a the perfect way to explore the park, learn about membership, and meet the amazing community that is Mesaba Co-op Park.

Come lend a hand and enjoy the camaraderie! If you have a specialized skill related to any of the future projects that you would like to offer to the park, please let us know.

Our Mission

We are dedicated to preserving this cherished ground and the heritage of Mesaba Cooperative Park Association, founded on shared values of peace, justice, and cooperation. We are committed to enhancing the educational and cultural development of Park members and the larger community.

Mesaba Park 2026 Workbee Season is closed. Watch this space for next years dates to come. During our seasonal workbees we will have ongoing maintenance, special tasks, and major/skills required projects.

We are overjoyed to announce that the Best Rest is now completed and operational (though the water is turned off for the winter).