Being a resident of the greater Cresco area means more than just living in a small, rural community... In Cresco you can walk down maple covered streets in safety, enjoying your neighbors, relaxing at one of the city's numerous parks, shopping in the convenient business district, or attending the church of your choice. You can be as busy as you want to be in Cresco, with more than 40 clubs and organizations providing a wide range of activities and fellowship. Or you can relax, quietly, enjoying the good life.

Cresco has been described as one of the prettiest small towns in the Midwest, and it is apparent from the beginning that the people of Cresco care about their homes, their business, and their neighbors.

Residents in the Cresco area can enjoy various forms of recreation in Cresco's four parks. These parks feature tennis courts, basketball courts, baseball diamonds and playground equipment.

Cresco offers numerous trails for walkers, bikers and roller-bladers. Enthusiasts can enjoy a variety of trail settings, from a prarie landscape, to a cool wooded area to a riverbank. Some trails also accomodate snowmobilers during the winter months.

Cresco Fitness Center
A facility for all ages to participate in walking, swimming, exercise, basketball, volleyball, and other fitness activities year 'round.

Howard County Conservation Board
The offices of the HCCB are located in the Prairie's Edge Nature Center two miles south of Cresco. Visit their new Web site to find out more about the recreational opportunities provided by them.