Summer 2026 Shakopee Snapshot

PARKS & RECREATION

Explore more this summer with the Shakopee Park Passport Program

Whether you’re exploring a new park for the first time or revisit ing a family favorite, the Shako pee Park Passport Program is a great way to stay active, discover hidden gems, and create lasting summer memories. P A R K P A S S P O R T S H A K O P E E P A R K S & R E C

Looking for a fun, free way to get outside and explore Shakopee this summer? The Shakopee Park Passport Program is back, offering fami lies a simple and exciting adventure from June through August. Designed to encourage outdoor exploration and connection with local parks, the program invites participants to visit designated loca tions throughout the city, search for a hidden word at each location or listed park, and complete their passport along the way. It’s part scavenger hunt, part park tour, and all about making the most of summer. Each week, a new letter will be introduced at a new location, but the previous words will remain posted until the program ends. Getting started is easy. Pick up a passport at the Shakopee Commu nity Center located at 1255 Fuller Street, or sign up for weekly emails and receive a printable copy. To sign up for emails, visit ShakopeeMN.gov/registration and select the “Special Events” tab. Registering for the “2026 Park Passport” pro gram for free will sign you up for the emails. From there, your mission is to visit all nine participating parks and find the hidden words at each location. Some of the parks featured in the 2026 program include Jackson Commons, a brand-new park with a fun farm-themed playground, Killarney Hills, another new spot with plenty of open space to run around and play, and the Shakopee Skate Park, so don’t forget to bring your skateboards and scooters! Once your passport is complete, bring it back to the Community Center front desk to claim a prize. Completed passports will also be entered into a drawing for gift cards to nearby businesses, adding some additional motivation to visit each location. Completed passports should be returned to the Shakopee Community Center by Sunday, August 16, so be sure to plan your visits and turn yours in on time.

This lucky guy found the letter “D” at the Windermere Park Observation Tower last summer.

Amateur Baseball Tournament returns to Shakopee If you love town ball, you’re going to love this: Shakopee is hosting the State Amateur Baseball Tournament this August alongside neigh boring cities like New Prague, Jordan, and Chaska. free meal. If you’re interested, reach out to Becka Hoffman at hoffman becka@gmail.com .

All proceeds from the tournament go back into maintenance and improvements at Joe Schleper Stadium through the Joe Schleper Sta dium Fund Board and the City of Shakopee. Shakopee has hosted the tournament in 1948, 2008, 2018, 2020, 2024 opening weekend, and now again in 2026 as a main host site. Atten dance in 2018 hit a 30-year high, and interest continues to grow, helped by events like the FOX 9 Town Team Tour, which brought nearly 1,500 fans to the stadium last season. More details will be shared as the tournament gets closer, but for now, mark your calendars. It’s shaping up to be a few great weekends of baseball.

Minnesota Amateur Baseball is among the top amateur leagues in the country, featuring Class A, B, and C teams. The tournament runs over three weekends, Aug. 21–23 and 28–30, and Sept. 4–7. Both Shakopee and New Prague will host games all three weekends, including the Class A, B, and C championship games over Labor Day weekend. This year’s Tri-Chairs are Bill Schleper, Chet Meyer, and Becka Hoff man. The host committee is currently looking for volunteers to help with concessions and burger stands, apparel, admissions, beer sales, and ball shagging. Volunteers receive free admission for the day and a

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