Greenleaf Lake State Recreation Area
Greenleaf Lake State Recreation Area is a state recreation area in Meeker County. It was established in 2007. 8 graded lakes are within 15 miles of the park, including Greenleaf Lake, Willie Lake, Belle Lake.
Greenleaf Lake State Recreation Area is a Minnesota State Recreation Area — a public-land designation focused on recreation rather than ecological preservation. 95,135 acres are protected. The park is paired with 8 graded lakes nearby — enough for a multi-lake visit. Average grade among them: C.
Reading the per-lake LakeGrade alongside the park designation gives a fuller picture than either alone: the park tells you what land is protected, the grade tells you what condition the water in that protected area is in.
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Nearby Graded Lakes (within 15 mi)
Lakes closest to Greenleaf Lake State Recreation Area, weighted by size. Click a lake for its full water quality grade, fish species, and depth.
| Lake | County | Grade | Surface Area | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenleaf Lake | Meeker | F | 238 acres | 0.4 mi |
| Willie Lake | Meeker | D | 192 acres | 1.7 mi |
| Belle Lake | Meeker | C | 864 acres | 3.2 mi |
| Erie Lake | Meeker | B | 190 acres | 2.3 mi |
| Minnie-Belle Lake | Meeker | A | 597 acres | 3.3 mi |
| Manuella Lake | Meeker | B | 293 acres | 3 mi |
| Stella Lake | Meeker | C | 599 acres | 4.1 mi |
| Washington Lake | Meeker | C | 2,438 acres | 6 mi |
Other Parks in the Area
- Lake Maria State Park— State Park, 32.3 mi
- Sibley State Park— State Park, 34.3 mi
- Fort Ridgely State Park— State Park, 41.1 mi
- Monson Lake State Park— State Park, 44.5 mi
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Source: EPA National Aquatic Resource Surveys, 2026.