Frequently Asked Questions

At Brookside, we offer a unique number of facilities, toys, and activities for our guests – and we do not consider them “extras”. They are almost all included in your weekly rate! They include: • ALL of our daily supervised activities • Unlimited Golf on our 9 hole golf course • Miniature Golf • Basketball Court • Sand Volleyball Court • Softball Field • Tennis Courts • Ping Pong (indoor and outdoor) • Board Games • Library • WIFI (in the lodge!) • Dock Space • 14” Aluminum Fishing Boat • Shuffle Board Court • Recreational Equipment (footballs, basketballs, Frisbees, miniature golf equipment, etc) • Tetherball • Use of ALL of our playground equipment • Life Jackets • Canoes • Sailboats • Hydrobikes • Kayaks • Inner Tubes • Waterskiing Lessons • Paddle Boat • Paddle Boards • Water Woosh • Charcoal Grills • Decks Chairs • Picnic Table

We are lucky enough to have three pairs of loons on our lake! Each summer they return to nest and lay eggs and a favorite lake activity is watching the baby loons.

Our check-in time on Saturday afternoon is 4:30 p.m. We ask that you do not arrive before this – as we need this time to prepare for your stay.

Our check-out time on Saturday morning is 9:00 a.m.

Because of our focus on kids and families, we have a strict “no pets” policy at Brookside.

At Brookside, we are really focused on families. This means that we try to keep all of our activities, facilities, and interactions completely kid-friendly. This also means that we really do enforce our quiet hours (after 11 PM), discourage excessive drinking, and ask that any smoking be done away from the main common spaces (pool, main beach, playgrounds, etc).

We do not allow jet skis - either rented or personally owned.

We do not carry grocery items for purchase in our lodge; however, the Two Inlets Country Store (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057152272911)is located approximately 2 miles away from Brookside and offers basic grocery items and fishing licenses. Park Rapids is approximately 14 miles away and has several full grocery stores that are open 24 hours/day.

The Park Rapids area is home to many great resorts; however, there are several things that set Brookside apart including the fact that we are the largest family owned and operated resort in Minnesota. We are constantly improving our 29 housekeeping cabins and our facilities to offer a unique combination of the old charm of a Minnesota lake vacation and updated, modern comforts. We continue to offer a full schedule of FREE supervised activities for kids – and many activities for adults – including our waterskiing program. Our lakeside indoor-outdoor swimming pool and sunning deck is a unique feature and our 9 hole golf course is another great amenity. We pride ourselves in helping you and your family slow down, relax, and make memories that will last a lifetime!

We do not allow ATVs or side-by-sides - either rented or personally owned.