2026 Budget for the City of Shakopee

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2026 Annual Budget

Division: Recreation Category: Recreation

Description of Services: The Parks and Recreation department is responsible for providing fun and engaging recreational activities, programs, facilities and outdoor spaces for the community. This includes the coordination and scheduling of park and athletic field use; coordinating preschool, youth, teen, adult, and senior programs and special event activities; managing the operations of the Community Center, Ice Arena, Sand Venture Outdoor Aquatic Park, and Log Cabin; and collaborating with other departments for parks/trail maintenance, park land acquisition, and parks/trail development.

Employees:

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Director of Park & Recreation

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Recreation Manager Recreation Supervisor

Recreation Facilities Specialist

Community Engagement Coordinator

Recreation Specialist Ice Arena Supervisor

Guest Services Supervisor Guest Services Specialist

Fitness Supervisor Aquatics Specialist Ice Arena Specialist

Building Maintenance Manager Facilities Maintenance Worker

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Accomplishments:

 Celebrated the grand re-opening of SandVenture Aquatic Park, resulting in record attendance and revenue.  Expanded summer camp offerings, doubling participation opportunities for residents.  Opened Jackson Commons Park, adding new recreational amenities to the community.  Developed and began implementation of a Comprehensive Revenue Policy to strengthen financial sustainability  Launched the first Park Passport program, engaging 132 participants in exploring Shakopee’s park system. The department is nearing completion of the CAPRA Accreditation self-assessment and remains on schedule to achieve accreditation in 2026. Development of a Recreation Program Plan is underway to establish a structured program lifestyle that guides planning, implementation, and evaluation based on community wants and needs.  Over the past two years, sponsorship revenue has declined as businesses shift from monetary support to more in kind contributions and participating in events as “friends of the event”. The department continues to evaluate and adapts its sponsorship strategy to maintain strong community and business relationships.  Ongoing emphasis on recruitment, training, and mentorship of part-time employees has strengthened workforce engagement and improved retention.

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