Summer 2016 Hometown Messenger

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Welcome to summer!
As we look forward to another summer in Shakopee, I am
reminded of how many great opportunities we have for families,
outdoors lovers, thrill seekers, cyclists, kids, seniors and everyone in
between. Shakopee has so many recreational opportunities, led by
our excellent Parks and Recreation Department.
Summer is prime time for the Parks and Recreation Department,
which has a full staff of seasonal employees to help offer dozens of
great programs, amenities and special events.
Cool off this summer at SandVenture Aquatic Park where guests of
all ages can lounge on the sand beach and splash in the unique outdoor pool. SandVenture is
hosting several events with special discounts rates, including Father’s Day and Fourth of July.
Parks and Recreation is also going mobile this year with two pop-up splash pads. After
the great feedback from the downtown splash pads, the city decided to bring the events to
community parks. Mark June 10 (Lions Park) and Aug. 12 (Green Meadows Park) on your
calendar. These are free events, hosted by the Parks and Recreation and Fire departments.
The water fun culminates with a new event in 2016: Parks and Recreation’s Big Fun
Day! We’ll have dozens of fun water events at Huber Park for the whole family, including
a sidewalk art contest. Stay after to watch a movie on an outdoor screen. This event is a
fitting celebration for National Parks and Recreation Month, reminding us how Parks and
Recreation adds value in our community.
Of course, that’s not all. Catch a baseball game at Joe Schleper Stadium; bring your dog
to the Southbridge Community Dog Park; test your skill at the Shakopee Archery Park; see
how many neighborhood parks you can visit this summer. Start making your to-do list.
Yes, it’s a busy time for Parks and Recreation, but that’s just the tip of the iceberg for the
city. With the approval of the West End Land Use study (page 8), the City Council will have
important decisions to make in the near future regarding growth and annexation. This area
will be key to the community’s future. I’m looking forward to the recommendations of the
downtown implementation plan, which will provide us a guide for future improvements
(page 7).
It’s going to be a busy summer here in Shakopee. With so much to do, I am afraid it will
be over before we know it!
Sincerely,
Bill Mars, Mayor of Shakopee
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Bill Mars ......................................................
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CITY CALENDAR
Memorial Day, City offices
and Community Center
closed.
Wheelies Family Bike Event,
5-7 p.m., Huber Park
SandVenture Aquatic Park
opens for the summer.
Fourth of July, City offices
and Community Center
closed.
Huber Park Performance &
Event Series, Huber Park
July 1
May 30
June 1
2-Sept. 10
Happy Birthday America
Parade, 10:30 a.m., Lions Park
4
2
Night to Unite Registration
opens, City website.
4
Parks & Recreation’s Big Fun
Day, 6-8:30 p.m., Huber Park
30
Pop-Up Splash Pad, 5-7 p.m.,
Lions Park
10
Shakopee Night to Unite,
5-9 p.m.
August 2
Primary Election, 7 a.m.-8
p.m.
9
Summer Carnival, 10-11:15
a.m., Lions Park
5
Pop-Up Splash Pad, 5-7 p.m.,
Green Meadows Park
12
Goldfish Hunt, 4-7 p.m.,
SandVenture Aquatic Park
21
Half-Way, Half-Pay Day, 11
a.m.-7 p.m., SandVenture
Aquatic Park
13
Movie in the Park, Sunset,
Huber Park
18
Movie in the Park, Sunset,
Huber Park
30
Special Olympics Torch Run,
9 a.m., Police Department
21