City of Shakopee Community Engagement Brochure

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Shakopee Parks and Recreation partnerships add value to the community. Sponsorship & In-Kind Donations

LEVELS OF SPONSORSHIP Inclusion of your logo on promotions in the Parks and Recreation guide/banners is dependent on the timeliness of sponsorship and logo submission. Each Sponsorship option below indicates the various promotional benefits your business will receive based on the level you choose. Our event packages are grouped to provide Sponsors equal exposure and promotional opportunities at each respective level. We invite you to become a Sponsor today and join the dozens of local organizations and businesses that partner with us each year! Shakopee Parks and Recreation brings people together to foster community identity and pride with fun, exciting activities. These program offerings would not all be possible without your support and partnership. Establishing a partnership between the City and your enterprise provides a tremendous opportunity to boost your brand and highlight that you value community involvement. We have several levels of Sponsorship packages available in which the City will promote and market your business to more than 44,000 community members. As a Sponsor, you will benefit from increased brand exposure through City promotional materials, banners, and, at times, even media coverage.

IN-KIND DONATIONS Many of our programs and events provide door prizes for participation. We welcome gift baskets, gift cards, or business merchandise with your logo that add value to all programs and events. FRIEND OF EVENT We have specific events in which organizations and businesses are welcome to attend for free as a vendor. Requirements include: bring your own table, chairs, door prize and/ or candy, depending on the event. “We enthusiastically partner with Shakopee Parks and Recreation given its history, passion, professionalism, and vision for all Shakopee residents. They make engaging with and connecting into our community easy and exciting. They offer fun, diverse, and accessible events that make us feel connected.” Jen Carlson, Owner/Instructor Metropolitan Dance Alliance GROUP-SPECIFIC SPONSORSHIP Annual Sponsorship Includes opportunity to advertise events on sponsor’s social media pages. Choose a group listed below to sponsor their events throughout the year: Preschool . . . . . . . . . . . . .............. $1,000 * Active Older Adults . . . . . . ........ $1,500 * Fitness and Sports .. . . . . . ........ $1,500 * * Sponsorship amounts are divided into four quarterly payments.

Huber Park Title Sponsor Premiere Event Activity

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Recognition at a Shakopee City Council meeting ($1,000+) Logo included in seasonal Parks and Recreation guide (mailed 3 times per year to 14,000+ households) Link to your website in event calendar listing on city website Included on sponsor banners displayed before and/or during each event*

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Included in annual year-end recognition of donations/sponsors at a City Council meeting Staff or sponsor an activity at a single event (based on availability)

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* Applies only to the events indicated in the sponsorship level package chosen.

PREMIERE . . . . . . . . . . . . ............. $3,000 Annual Sponsorship Includes events listed below, plus SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES

HUBER PARK CONCERT SERIES $6,000–Title Sponsor $750–Band Sponsor

one other event of interest: Egg Hunt and Candy Grab

Spooky Family Fun Summer Carnival Bark in the Park Pop-Up Putt & Play

HUBER PARK MOVIES SERIES $1,500–Title Sponsor $500–Movie Sponsor

SandVenture Grand Opening Party Ice Arena Locker Room Door Wrap

Parks & Recreation Programs & Events

Pop-Up Putt & Play 100+ Attendance

Egg Hunt & Candy Grab 1,000+ Attendance An eggtastic event for the whole family to enjoy. Filled with egg hunts, egg decorating, prizes, and more.

Bark in the Park 300+ Attendance Bring your pup to enjoy dog-friendly vendors, games, and prizes.

The Community Center gym is transformed into a mini golf course for the whole family to enjoy.

SandVenture Grand Opening Party 300+ Attendance Celebrate Sail into Summer and other beach events with music, games, and prizes.

Huber Park Concert Series 500–1,000+ Attendance Live performances from local bands and artists.

Disc Golf League & Tournaments 250+ Attendance League and tournament offerings for beginners to advanced players.

Pickleball League & Tournaments 200+ Attendance League and tournament offerings for the very popular pickleball community!

Summer Carnival 400+ Attendance

Fitness Events 200+ Attendance

Every child is a winner! Play a variety of carnival games from past to present.

A variety of events that include the whole family and community throughout the year.

Huber Park Movie Series 1,000+ Attendance As the sun sets, enjoy a fun-filled movie with friends and family.

Active Older Adults Events 70+ Attendance

Spooky Family Fun 1,000+ Attendance

Various annual events and trips for all of our 55+ community members to enjoy.

A family Halloween event filled with games, pumpkin painting, wagon rides, and more.

Volunteer Programs The Parks and Recreation Department also provides a variety of volunteer opportunities for individuals, businesses, organizations, and families. This includes events and programs for preschool, youth, and active older adults.

Our Mission We aim to create a vibrant city where people can live, work, and enjoy themselves, all while being part of a close-knit community with a promising future and ample opportunities for connection. Our Goal Your support strengthens our offerings, and it is our goal is that all volunteers have a positive and meaningful experience. The City of Shakopee Parks and Recreation Department invites volunteers to strengthen our thriving community by: ■ Enriching city programs through volunteer involvement and participation ■ Helping residents become more familiar with city programs, services, and challenges ■ Play a part in providing an opportunity for residents to contribute to city government ■ Facilitating active partnerships between city staff and community members

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Events and Programs

Adopt-A-Park We are seeking groups interested in cleaning up a park, open space, trail, or pond. We accept groups willing to either adopt a park long-term or participate in a one-time event. Adopt-A-Park is open to community groups, businesses, churches, and individuals who are interested in volunteering with the care and enhancement of public parks and open spaces. In recognition of this service, groups will be named as adoptees on a personalized sign placed in the adopted park.

Edible Garden The Edible Garden consists of perennial and annual plants that are edible and available for anyone in the community to harvest and eat. The Edible Garden program is open to community groups, businesses, churches, and individual residents who are interested in gardening. We invite volunteers to maintain the garden by planting, weeding, and coordinating watering schedules.

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CONTACT US! To request more information on how you can offer a helping hand at one of our many fun Shakopee Parks and Recreation programs and events, contact Community Engagement Coordinator Rachel Bland at rbland@shakopeemn.gov .

1255 Fuller St. S. Shakopee, MN 55379 www.ShakopeeMN.gov/parksandrecreation

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