Shakopee Snapshot: Summer 2024

PARKS & RECREATION Where to find low-cost summer fun in Shakopee Go heavy on the fun and light on the wallet with these free amenities around the community

SHAKOPEE SKATE PARK Dust off your skateboard, grab your roller blades, and tune up your trick bike because the Shakopee Skate Park is waiting for you! The skate park improvement project last year upgraded the amenities and increased the amount of ramps and other park fea tures. The park is located right outside the Shakopee Community Center at 1255 Fuller St. It’s open during daylight hours and free to use. Make sure to wear your elbow pads! LIONS PARK PICKLEBALL COURTS There are eight brand new pickleball courts at Lions Park, 1103 Adams St., available on a first come, first served basis. Pickleball etiquette and policies are posted at the park. Please be mindful of other players and respectful of any teams waiting to play. Bring your own paddles and whiffle balls, Cool down and parent on easy mode for a few minutes at the splash pad at Lions Park, 1103 Adams St. This free splash pad is open daily during day light hours, typically through Labor Day, and there is a restroom facility on site. The splash pad is open for summer 2024 while construction is ongoing at neighboring SandVenture Aquatic Park. Please be mindful when walking, biking, or driving through the parking lot during construction. and don’t forget to stay hydrated! LIONS PARK SPLASH PAD

XCEL ENERGY MOUNTAIN BIKE PARK

This mountain bike park is friendly to first time trail riders and experienced riders alike. With an easier trail and an intermediate trail for more experienced mountain bikers, this bike park has something for everyone. The park is located at Quarry Lake Park, 6201 Innovation Blvd. Last year, a new play ground and restroom facility were installed at Quarry Lake Park. A kayak rental station will be installed in summer 2024. Park visitors can also catch the Shockwaves Water Ski Team at 7 p.m. on Thursdays doing tricks and stunts on the lake throughout summer. EDIBLE LANDSCAPE GARDEN If sports aren’t your speed, we understand. Perhaps an afternoon stroll to check out the Edible Landscape Garden at Scenic Heights Park, 1195 Ruby Lane, is just what you need. The landscape garden has edible plants, shrubs, and trees that are maintained by a group of volunteers for anyone in the com munity to harvest and eat. The garden was first planted in 2022, and many of the plants are expected to produce a harvest this year. If you would like to volunteer with water ing, weeding, and caring for the edible land scape, contact the City’s community engage ment coordinator by emailing parks@ ShakopeeMN.gov .

The Xcel Energy Mountain Bike Park has both intermediate and easier trails for all rider levels.

A young skateboarder tests out the new features at the skate park’s grand re-opening.

Eight new pickleball courts are available to use at Lions Park.

The Lions Park Splash Pad remains open during SandVenture construction.

The Edible Landscape Garden has these and several other varieties of edible plants available for anyone to harvest.

Kayak rental coming soon to Quarry Lake A kayak rental station is making its debut at Quarry Lake Park this summer.

it to scan the QR code at the rental station to access the kayak and paddles, and be on your way! The app is used for payment, as well. The rental stations are expected to be avail able for use by mid-summer. Visit www.Sha kopeeMN.gov/quarrylake for information.

The City will use the rental station as a test pro gram that could be expanded to Lake O’Dowd and the Minnesota River if it’s successful. The rental stations will be self-service. All you need to do is download the Rent.Fun app, use

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