Shakopee Snapshot: Fall 2025

PARKS & RECREATION

New cardio equipment coming to Community Center Facility will close Aug. 30–Sept. 7 for updates, cleaning

The new equipment is designed to challenge and inspire you as you take your fitness to the next level. Here’s what you can look forward to: ■ 12 treadmills ■ 12 elliptical trainers ■ 2 seated elliptical trainers ■ 1 recumbent bike ■ 2 upright bikes ■ 2 rowers ■ 2 climbmills ■ 3 NuSteps In addition, we’re also introducing brand-new cycle bikes in our cycle studio. Whether you’re riding solo or bringing friends and family along, we can’t wait for you to experience the upgrade.

The Community Center will be closed from Aug. 30–Sept. 7 as we wel come a full set of brand-new cardio fitness equipment. During the building closure, we will be working diligently to remove the old equipment, deep-clean the fitness and aquatics areas, refinish the fitness studio and gymnasium flooring, and install the new equip ment so our facility will be fresh and inviting when we welcome you back on Sept. 8. The Community Center is committed to providing a motivating, accessi ble, and welcoming environment for everyone who visits, whether you’re here to exercise, swim, entertain your kids, or just enjoy community.

One week of progress, free! Explore everything the Community Center has to offer

From fitness equipment and water slides to an indoor playground and active older adults lounge, the Sha kopee Community Center has some thing for everyone.

For questions about the membership trial, contact the Shakopee Community Center at 952-233-9500.

From Sept. 9–Dec. 31, 2025, redeem one free week of Community Center membership, valid to anyone who has not been a member in the last six months.

This free trial does not lock you into a membership, but if you choose to become a member at the end of the week, we will waive initial fees on monthly memberships and give 15% off of annual memberships. If you’ve been wanting to dip your toes in or just check out our facility, this is a great opportunity—risk and cost-free. See you later this year!

Check out the new equipment on your own or take one of our popular classes!

Plan for your golden years at the Senior Expo

The Scott County 55+ Expo is a great way for those who are ages 55 and over to experience a day full of access to vendors, health screen ings, prizes, and more. This year’s expo will be hosted on Friday, Oct. 17, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Jordan High School, 600 Sunset Drive in Jordan. Admission costs $17 and allows access to breakfast and lunch, vendors, prize draw ings, health screenings, and some amazing entertainment. Entertainment for this event includes The Holy Rocka Rollaz, a band that will take you on a trip back to the fantastic 50’s, a car show and two learning sessions about scam safety and organization. Registration for this event closes on Oct. 3. For more information or to register online, visit bit.ly/44CtGL8 . Questions can be directed to Jordan Community Ed & Rec at 952-492-4354 or cbahn@isd717.org .

Hear from vendors and take advantage of health screenings at this year’s expo.

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