Summer 2026 Shakopee Snapshot

PARKS & RECREATION

Rent a kayak for a paddle on Quarry Lake

We get it, lugging a kayak around on top of a vehicle for a relaxing paddle is sometimes the opposite of relaxing. Take the unwanted manual labor out of it by renting a kayak at Quarry Lake and only lugging it as far as the shore and back! The rental stations are self-service. All you need to do is download the Rent.Fun app, use 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. Kayak rental is $25 for a two hour rental, and an additional $15 per hour thereafter. When you’re done using the kayak, return your equipment to the self service station. Select “unlock” in the app and return your items. Visit ShakopeeMN.gov/quarrylake for information.

Splash Pad open daily all summer

Want to cool down but don’t feel like committing to an afternoon at the pool? Check out the Lions Park Splash Pad! Located between the Lions Park playground and SandVenture Aquatic Park, the splash pad is the perfect happy medium for those long summer days when the kids are itching to be outdoors. The splash pad is free to use and is open daily from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Visitors can push the button in the center of the splash pad to activate the water features. Guests can bring water toys like buckets and spray wands as long as they are used respectfully. Lions Park has indoor restrooms and a water fountain, too, if the kids want to change into dry clothes to play at the inclusive playground just a few feet away. Please use caution when driving through the parking lot area, as the Lions Park lot will be undergoing improvements this summer.

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