Dotson Park Homes for Sale

Dotson Park in Mankato is a residential neighborhood offering streets lined with trees and access to recreation. The area is bordered by the Rasmussen Woods nature preserve and is just a mile from Sibley Park. Dotson Park itself features a playground and an ice rink, while West Mankato Park offers additional recreational options like a playground and basketball court. It's also common to see people biking and walking around the neighborhood. Homes in Dotson Park primarily feature ranch-style architecture from the early to mid-20th century, though there are a few colonial-style houses mixed in. Well-rated schools including Roosevelt Elementary, Dakota Meadows Middle and Mankato West High serve the area. For shopping and dining, residents head to nearby Riverfront Drive and Front Street, about a mile away, where they can find essentials at Cub Foods and enjoy meals at local favorites like Nolabelle and Ummie’s. The area is well-connected, with Route 169 ramps a mile north and major employers like the Mayo Clinic Health System and Minnesota State University Mankato within 3 miles. Dotson Park is also among the safest neighborhoods in Mankato.