This 16.1-acre specialized recreation area is located behind the City Maintenance Building adjacent to 3rd Street South and 10th Avenue South.

Rock Island Park features amenities typical of a passive recreational area including paved trails and benches surrounding a regional storm water pond.  The Rock Island pond is suitable for fishing and the site of the annual Waite Park Fun Fest fishing tournament. 

Rock Island Park is handicap accessible and features a picnic area, horseshoe pits, barbecue grills and a playground..