Parks & Recreation | 2023 Annual Report

NEW IN 2023 G arden T ool S wap

Saturday, May 6 OVER 40 ATTENDEES

In partnership with Carver County Environmental Services, the first annual Garden Tool Swap was held at the Chanhassen Recreation Center. Twenty volunteers from Boy scout Troop 220, the Chaska, Chanhassen, & Minnetonka High School Key Clubs, and Green Corps took part in the event. Over 40 people dropped off 157 garden tools as part of the swap, and items remaining after the swap were brought to the Reuse Center to give away. A rtist P artnership : 4 th of J uly C elebration To celebrate the 40th anniversary of the annual 4th of July Celebration, Minneapolis-based artist Adam Turman was commissioned to design the 2023 event logo. The logo was featured in event branding and commemorative merchandise, and showcased the soul of the 4th of July event and Chanhassen community. 55+ A rts P rogramming G rows in 2023 Art, learning, and music programming at the Senior Center took center stage in 2023, with new classes and programs designed to increase music appreciation, game skills, and artistic talents. Classes and events included: » 1 - Intergenerational Summer Acrylic Painting (6 participants) » 1 - Holiday Centerpiece Workshop (14 participants) » 3 - Natural Dye Scarf Making (9 participants) » 5 - Mah Jongg 101 for Beginners (27 participants) » 8 - Pencil Art and Drawing (57 participants) » 21 - Community choir Performances featuring the Chan-o-laires (620 attendees) and Minneapolis LeaguAires (80 attendees)

S alsa D ancing L esson Thursday, July 20 OVER 400 ATTENDEES

T andem K ayak at L ake A nn After the successful addition of a tandem kayak to the Lake Ann Park watercraft rental operation in 2022, a canoe was replaced with a second new tandem kayak in 2023. This second tandem kayak saw 26 rentals and generated $645 in revenue. As part of the annual Summer Concert Series, a free salsa dancing lesson was offered in partnership with a performance by local Twin Cities salsa band, Salsa del Soul. Over 400 people attended the performance and salsa dance.

K ids ’ N ight O ut

Twenty kids aged 5-12 enjoyed an evening of activities at the Chanhassen Recreation Center. Kids’ Night activities featured gym games, crafts, a movie, and a pizza dinner. Friday, December 8

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