Come See Our Flock!! We have 38 different Pelican Statues around the area. Stop at the Information Center for a FREE map of the locations. Pelican Rapids is a small tourist community surrounded by one thousand lakes. It is the gateway to Maplewood State Park. Tourists enjoy bird watching, hiking, horseback riding, year round fishing, golfing, cross country skiing, snowmobiling, shopping and attending our summer festivals. Welcome to Pelican Rapids! "We're sure to make you feel at home"