The Parks & Recreation Annual Report is published annually on the city's website. It provides a brief overview of Parks & Recreation programs, events and spending throughout the year.
2025 PARKS & RECREATION ANNUAL REPORT
CITY OF CHANHASSEN 7700 Market Boulevard Chanhassen, MN 55317 952-227-1100
CONTENTS
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ELECTED OFFICIALS & STAFF
FAST FACTS
NEW IN 2025
PARK, TRAIL & FACILITY PROJECTS
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FACILITIES
COMMUNITY EVENTS
SENIOR CENTER
RECREATION CENTER
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YOUTH PROGRAMS
ADULT PROGRAMS
ADAPTIVE RECREATION
PARK MAINTENANCE
PARTNERS & SPONSORS
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ELECTED OFFICIALS & STAFF MAYOR & CITY COUNCIL PARK & RECREATION ADMINISTRATION City Council term year 2025
Elise Ryan, Mayor Haley Schubert, Councilmember Josh Kimber, Councilmember Mark von Oven, Councilmember Jerry McDonald, Councilmember
Laurie Hokkanen, City Manager Matt Unmacht, Assistant City Manager Jerry Ruegemer, Park & Recreation Director Priya Wall, Recreation Manager Luke Kegley, Recreation Supervisor Jodi Sarles, Recreation Center Manager Mary Blazanin, Senior Center Coordinator
PARK & RECREATION COMMISSION Jim Peck, Chair (Jan-Feb) Mike Leisen, Commissioner, Chair (Apr-Dec) Scott Pharis, Vice Chair (Jan-Feb) Sean Morgan, Commissioner, Vice Chair (Apr-Dec) Dan Eidsmo, Commissioner (Jan-Mar) Rob Swanson, Commissioner Kristin Fulkerson, Commissioner Emily Nagel, Commissioner (Apr-Dec)
PARK & RECREATION MAINTENANCE
Adam Beers, Park Superintendent Gary Berg, Park Foreman Rob Heinen, Park Operator II Jason Koehnen, Park Operator II Nick Jacobson, Park Operator II (Jan-May) Pete Storms, Park Operator II Josh Hargrove, Park Operator I (Jan-Nov) Nick Kopp, Park Operator I Hudson Pike, Park Operator I (Jun-Dec)
Kurt Scheppmann, Commissioner (Apr-Dec) Nora Nashawaty, Commissioner (Apr-Dec) Clara Christenson, Youth Commissioner
OUR MISSION
“The City of Chanhassen emphasizes parks, open space, trails and recreation. The Park & Recreation department strives to maintain and enhance the quality of life for Chanhassen residents through quality recreation programs, community events, trails and facilities in the community. Chanhassen is a community for life, providing for today and planning for tomorrow.”
**The majority of the financial information included in this report should be substantially accurate. However, the economic data used in this report from the city’s General Ledger Accounting System is unaudited when this report is published and could be subject to adjustments up to the final issuance date of the city’s Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR).
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FAST FACTS 11 COMMUNITY EVENTS 80,000+ SPECIAL EVENT ATTENDEES 11,600+ SENIOR CENTER PARTICIPANTS 30,000+ RECREATION CENTER VISITORS
30 PARKS 75 MILES OF TRAILS 23 PICNIC SHELTERS 1 RECREATION CENTER 1 SENIOR CENTER 153 PARTNERSHIPS
13 FULL-TIME STAFF 80 PART-TIME & SEASONAL STAFF 20,000+ HOURS OF ATHLETIC GAMES & PRACTICES 400+ PROGRAMS OFFERED
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NEW IN 2025
C hanhassen T hunder G irls F lag F ootball C linic
M ovie in the P ark Tuesday, July 1 400 ATTENDEES
Saturday, October 4 10 PARTICIPANTS
A free movie in the park event was hosted by the city and sponsored by Xfinity. 400 people of all ages enjoyed free popcorn, candy and the viewing of The Parent Trap movie at City Center Park, the evening before the 4th of July Celebration kicked off.
Punt, pass, kick, and catch! Chanhassen girls ages 6-12 had fun while learning the skills and thrills of football.
N ew S enior C enter O pens !
Monday, November 3 150+ ATTENDEES
The Senior Center opened in its beautiful new space in Chanhassen City Hall, with more space and additional programming options. The new space features a gathering room, kitchen, divisible makers space, a programming room, and dedicated storage and restrooms. Over 150 people attended the November 3 housewarming event to celebrate the new Senior Center.
M ove to N ew C ity H all
City staff moved to their new offices in the completed City Hall building. The old City Hall building, built in 1981, was torn down to make way for new park amenities. September 2025
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UPCOMING PARK PROJECTS & RENOVATIONS PHASE 2 OF CIVIC CAMPUS PROJECT BEGINS
On July 5, 2025, Phase 2 of the Civic Campus Project began. Phase 2 includes construction of four new pickleball courts, a performance pavilion, park building, playground, splash fountain, green space and the resurfacing of the Skate Park. Projected opening of the new Civic Campus amenities is Summer 2026.
PARK RENOVATION FUND PROJECTS Carver Beach Playground Equipment Replacement » Playground equipment at Carver Beach Playground
PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT $46,145.68
was installed in September 2025,
replacing the original equipment from 1998.
REC CENTER PICKLEBALL COURT RESURFACING The six pickleball courts at the Chanhassen Recreation Center were resurfaced in June 2025. The courts were originally
COURT RESURFACING: $36,270.00
constructed in 2014, and the resurfacing addressed significant cracking that affected safety and playability on the courts.
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LAKE ANN PARK PRESERVE PROJECT ARCHAEOLOGICAL WORK Beginning with the concept park plan developed in 2018, the city is fulfilling a 50-year plan to preserve the forests and wetlands located between Lake Ann and Lake Lucy. Archaeological field investigations continued in 2025 as part of the ongoing park preserve trail project. Archaeological field investigations are necessary due to the identification of lithic scattering by the Minnesota State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) in 1977.
NEW EQUIPMENT AT THE CHANHASSEN RECREATION CENTER New fitness equipment was purchased to replace aging equipment and enhance offerings in the Fitness Center, totaling $20,027.99. » 3 Matrix Treadmills » Matrix Lat Pulldown » The full-length mirrors in the dance studio were replaced, totaling $1,548.06. » New ergonomic office chairs were purchased for use by facility staff, totaling $1,446.84
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Lake Lucy
$20,027.99 $1,446.84 $1,548.06
Lake Ann
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FACILITIES The City of Chanhassen offers quality active and passive recreation opportunities by providing a variety of recreational spaces for people of all ages to enjoy in every season.
75 Miles of Trail
10 Pickleball Courts
30 Parks
4 Sand Volleyball Courts
29 Playgrounds
20 Soccer Fields
6 Community Parks
20 Youth Baseball/Softball Fields
24 Neighborhood Parks
5 Youth/Adult Baseball Fields
14 Preserves
3 Adult Softball Fields
1 Senior Center
5 Public Beaches
1 Recreation Center
10 Fishing Piers
445 Acres of Park Space
5 Boat Launches
693 Acres of Open Space
11 Seasonal Ice Rinks
23 Picnic Shelters
5 Sledding Hills
25 Basketball Courts
1 Disc Golf Course
16 Tennis Courts
1 Skate Park
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CHANHASSEN RECREATION CENTER 2310 COULTER BOULEVARD Built in 1995, the Chanhassen Recreation Center is a year- round facility that hosts over 30,000 patrons annually. Facilities at the Recreation Center include a single- court gymnasium, fitness center, dance studio, meeting and party rooms, a conference room, two hockey rinks (winter), family rink (winter), warming house, tennis courts, pickleball courts, ball fields and soccer fields. The Recreation Center hosts a wide variety of adult, senior and youth programming and city-sponsored and external special events.
SENIOR CENTER 2310 COULTER BOULEVARD (TEMP.) 7700 MARKET BOULEVARD resource and support services, and meeting spaces for small and large groups of active adults over age 55. In 2025, the Senior Center opened in its beautiful new space in Chanhassen City Hall, with more programming options and additional space. The Senior Center requires no membership fees and is committed to providing a safe, welcoming, and thriving community space for patrons from Chanhassen as well as its surrounding cities. Dedicated in 1992, the Senior Center provides educational and social activities, theater and adventure trips,
SKATE PARK AT CITY CENTER PARK SNOWMELT-LATE FALL (WEATHER DEPENDENT)
The Skate Park at City Center Park typically serves more than 5,000 users annually and offers a range of permanent obstacles, all under 48 inches in height, for skateboards, bicycles and in-line skates. Originally constructed in 1999 and refurbished in 2003, the park temporarily closed in July 2025 as part of the Civic Campus Project Phase 2 construction. It is scheduled to reopen in early summer 2026 as part of the new Civic Campus space, with an improved layout and a new, smoother skating surface.
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COMMUNITY PARKS LAKE ANN PARK 1456 W est 78 th S treet
CHANHASSEN RECREATION CENTER 2310 C oulter B oulevard Amenities include a single-court gymnasium, fitness center, dance studio, meeting and party rooms, conference room, two outdoor hockey rinks (winter), family outdoor rink (winter), warming house, two tennis courts, six pickleball courts, ball fields and soccer fields. » The Chanhassen Recreation Center hosts a wide variety of city programs and events including the Barnyard Boogie, Halloween Party, Chanhassen Community Day and more. SOUTH LOTUS LAKE PARK 7610 S outh S hore D rive Amenities include one basketball court, two tennis courts, one playground, picnic shelter, sledding hill, dock and boat access.
Amenities include two picnic shelters, six ballfields, one soccer field, one tennis court, one sand volleyball court, two playgrounds, a fishing pier, a swimming beach, non- motorized boat access, seasonal watercraft rentals & concessions, grills, picnic tables and an internal trail system. » Lake Ann Park hosts various special events and programs, including February Festival, the 4th of July celebration, the annual senior picnic, adult softball leagues and youth athletic games, practices & tournaments.
LAKE SUSAN PARK 903 L ake D rive
Amenities include one picnic shelter, one ballfield, two tennis courts, one basketball court, two sand volleyball courts, one playground, a fishing pier, boat access, grills and picnic tables.
BANDIMERE PARK 9405 G reat P lains B oulevard
Amenities include three ballfields, three soccer fields, one seasonal hockey rink, one seasonal family skating rink, a disc golf course, a playground, grills, picnic tables and an internal trail system.
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CITY CENTER PARK 7700 M arket B oulevard
Amenities include four ballfields, five soccer fields, four tennis courts, three basketball courts, one seasonal hockey rink, one seasonal family skating rink, one playground and the Skate Park. » City Center Park hosts various special events and programs, including the 4th of July Celebration, Summer Concert Series and the Chanhassen Farmers’ Market. Chanhassen City Hall, the Senior Center and the Chanhassen Library are also located here. Beginning in July 2025, a portion of City Center Park, including the seasonal hockey rink, Skate Park and some green space, was closed for construction of the new Civic Campus space. The old City Hall building was torn down, and new park amenities will be built in its place.
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BEACHES
Chanhassen’s swimming beaches are open daily from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. and operate without lifeguards on duty. City- operated beaches include Carver Beach (Lotus Lake), Greenwood Shores Beach (Lake Ann), Roundhouse Park Beach (Lake Minnewashta), and Lake Ann Beach. Lake Minnewashta Regional Park Beach is operated separately by Carver County. To help ensure public health and safety, the city conducts weekly water quality testing at all municipal beaches from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Water samples are analyzed for E. coli bacteria to ensure levels remain within state health guidelines. Beaches may be temporarily closed if bacterial counts exceed recommended thresholds or if harmful blue-green algae conditions are present.
L ake A nn P ark 1456 W 78TH ST. Located on Lake Ann
R oundhouse P ark 3950 KINGS RD. Located on Lake Minnewashta
G reenwood S hores P ark 7110 UTICA LN. Located on Lake Ann C arver B each P ark 6891 LOTUS TRL. Located on Lotus Lake
L ake M innewashta R egional P ark 6900 HAZELTINE BLVD. Operated by Carver County Parks
OUTDOOR ICE RINKS & WARMING HOUSES
*R ecreation C enter (1 family , 2 hockey ) R oundhouse P ark (1 family ) +C ity C enter P ark ( 1 family , 1 hockey ) N. L otus L ake P ark (1 family , 1 hockey ) +B andimere P ark (1 family , 1 hockey ) P ioneer P ass P ark (1 family ) *DENOTES PERMANENT WARMING HOUSE; + DENOTES TEMPORARY WARMING HOUSE
5,127 S katers (59 days open , 6 days closed ) DECEMBER 20, 2024-FEBRUARY 24, 2025 Temporary outdoor skating rinks are flooded seasonally on asphalt and grass surfaces at six Chanhassen parks: the Chanhassen Recreation Center, City Center, North Lotus Lake, Bandimere, Roundhouse and Pioneer Pass Park. Permanent or temporary warming houses were provided at the Recreation Center, City Center Park, North Lotus Lake Park and Bandimere Park. In 2025, 17 rink attendants were hired on a seasonal basis to supervise the rinks and warming houses.
EXPENSES: $97,048.07
Seasonal attendant wages, rink maintenance and temporary warming houses.
Daily Operating Cost: $1,644.88
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LAKE ANN PARK WATERCRAFT RENTAL & CONCESSIONS
MAY 24-AUGUST 17, 2025
The Lake Ann concession stand offers concessions & watercraft rentals to patrons at Lake Ann Park, from Memorial Day through mid-August. Watercraft rental options include:
» Paddleboards » Paddleboats » Canoes » Kayaks (single & tandem) » Rowboats
$28,713.63
Concessions & Rental Revenue
971
$27,172.05
Concessions & Rental Expenses
Total Boat Rentals
$1,541.58
Total Profit
BOAT RENTAL RACKS
30 Canoe and Kayak rental racks are available at Lake Ann and Lotus Lake and can be rented from April through October. Assignments are conducted via lottery and based on preferences provided during registration.
Revenue $1,840
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PICNIC SHELTERS
The City of Chanhassen offers 23 picnic shelters, including three rentable shelters located in community parks and 20 neighborhood shelters available on a first-come, first-served basis. The Lakeside Pavilion and Klingelhutz Pavilion are situated at Lake Ann Park, while the Lake Susan Picnic Shelter is located at Lake Susan Park. Both community and neighborhood shelters serve as venues for city programs and special events.
2025 Pavilion Reservations 145 Total Reservations
at a glance 2025 SEASON
145 RENTALS This season, the Klingelhutz Pavilion at Lake Ann led with 59 reservations, followed by the Lakeside Pavilion at Lake Ann with 47 reservations and the Picnic Shelter at Lake Susan with 39 reservations. $17,317.19
Klingelhutz Pavilion - 59 Lakeside Pavilion - 47 Lake Susan Pavilion - 39
$19,456
$19,357
$20,000
$18,161
$17,317
$16,600 $16,400
$16,335
$15,445
$15,200
$15,200
$15,000
$10,000
$5,000
$3,080
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COMMUNITY EVENTS
BY THE NUMBERS
» 11 community events » 80,000+ attendees ages birth-99 » 1,500+ volunteer hours
F ebruary F estival
Saturday, February 1, 2025 1,500 ATTENDEES REVENUE: $5,730 | EXPENSES: $6,091.80
An outdoor winter festival and ice fishing contest featuring food, music and free winter activities.
E aster E gg C andy H unt Saturday, April 19, 2025 1,500 ATTENDEES REVENUE: $3,530 | EXPENSES: $2,791.01
This event includes a candy and egg hunt, coloring contest and a visit from the Easter bunny.
M emorial D ay C eremony IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE CHANHASSEN AMERICAN LEGION POST 580
C hanhassen C ommunity D ay Saturday, August 16, 2025 600 ATTENDEES REVENUE: $528.01 | EXPENSES: $630.04
Monday, May 26, 2025 500 ATTENDEES EXPENSES: $3,789.58
A celebration of Chanhassen at the Rec Center! Attendees enjoy trial classes, free activities, info sessions, paper shredding, crafts, a touch-a-truck event and a slap shot hockey challenge.
The Memorial Day Ceremony pays tribute to the soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation.
S ummer C oncert S eries
B arnyard B oogie CO-HOSTED WITH VICTORIA PARKS & RECREATION Friday, September 19, 2025 161 ATTENDEES REVENUE: $1,127 | EXPENSES: $1,115.69
Thursdays, June 12 - July 31, 2025 2,000 ATTENDEES REVENUE: $3,000 | EXPENSES: $6,200
During this two-month series, seven bands from various genres perform free evening concerts. Due to the Civic Campus Project construction, the concert series took place at Lake Ann Park in 2025.
An evening of barnyard-themed family fun including a petting zoo, dance, crafts, games and refreshments.
4 th of J uly C elebration
TOTAL EXPENSES: $222,910.03 Revenue: $59,569.65
This three-day festival includes over 30 activities and performances including carnival rides, live music, food vendors, a street dance, parade, fireworks and more. Wednesday - Friday, July 2, 3 & 4, 2025 OVER 70,000 ATTENDEES REVENUE: $38,850.64 | EXPENSES: $122,808.70
General Expenses: $149,876.03 Full-Time Wage (Est.): $73,034
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H alloween P arty
H oliday M arket
Saturday, October 25, 2025 800 ATTENDEES REVENUE: $4,190 | EXPENSES: $4,063.91
Saturday, December 6, 2025 OVER 500 ATTENDEES | 45 EXHIBITORS REVENUE: $1,330
Handcrafted and commercial items are featured in this annual holiday shopping event. A total of 222 pounds of food donations were collected for Bountiful Basket Food Shelf as part of this event and the Tree Lighting Ceremony.
A delightfully spooky night filled with trick-or-treating, carnival games, activities, live entertainment and refreshments for children and their families.
A rtisan F air
T ree L ighting C eremony
Saturday, November 8, 2025 OVER 700 ATTENDEES | 43 EXHIBITORS REVENUE: $1,284.00
Saturday, December 6, 2025 500 ATTENDEES EXPENSES: $2,385.30
Kicking off the holiday shopping season, local artisans sell handcrafted items. $313 in cash and 580 pounds of food donations were collected for PROP Food Shelf as part of this event.
This event features bonfires, carolers, refreshments, live reindeer and a visit from Santa, and it marks the official lighting of the holiday light display. Due to the Civic Campus Project construction, the 2025 event and holiday lights were moved to the Rec Center. The event typically takes place at City Center Park.
COMMUNITY EVENT SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM
Local Businesses 50
In 2025, 50 local businesses contributed to the annual Community Events Sponsorship program, generously donating $56,770.36 towards Chanhassen’s community events. The entire Chanhassen community is grateful to our community event sponsors for making these events possible!
Cash Donations $41,800
Donated Merchandise $14,970.36
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SENIOR CENTER BY THE NUMBERS » 11,699 cumulative participants in 2025 » 1,052 miles traveled on 18 adventure trips » 1,093 individuals combined attended: 55+ Expo, New Senior Center Housewarming, Lions Club Picnic and 4th of July Bingo » 750 utilized Health and Wellness Classes and Services » 384 donuts consumed during “coffee and treats” programs
Memorials, sponsorship & scholarship donations
DONATIONS: $2,045
Program & registration fees, room use & supply fees, memorials, sponsorship, scholarship donations & partnership reimbursement
Program Revenue: $67,480
PROGRAM EXPENSES: $61,829 Operating Expenses: $110,169
Including wages
7700 MARKET BOULEVARD LOCATED AT CITY HALL NO ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP FEE
The Chanhassen Senior Center is a community engagement facility that offers programs, trips, meals, activities, education and wellness services for patrons 55 and older. The Senior Center is staffed by one full-time coordinator. On November 3, 2025, the new Senior Center officially opened its doors and welcomed patrons into a new beautiful, integrated, and expanded space in the new City Hall facility. Modern design and high-tech amenities allow for fresh opportunities to grow new programs, welcome more patrons and expand class and event offerings. Senior Center staff are creating fresh opportunities for engagement in lifelong learning, social connection and expanded interest-based programs for current and future generations of 55+ adults.
VOLUNTEERS The Senior Center relies on over 100 volunteers to maintain quality programming. Volunteers run weekly and monthly groups, devote time to special events and provide free, valuable information and resources during educational outreach and individual meetings with patrons. TIMELY HELP HIGHLIGHTS » Cub Pharmacy immunized 72 individuals at the 55+ Expo Free Vaccine Clinic. » AARP Volunteers prepared and filed 121 income tax forms at no cost for 145 senior and limited income clients. » Senior Community Services (SCS) volunteers provided 52 hours of free laptop/smart phone help to over 75 individuals. » Over 500 hours of resource assistance were provided for family caregivers and vision impaired individuals during monthly support groups.
GRANTS & DONATIONS » The Martha Walker Memorial Fund provides scholarships for patrons deterred from enjoying fee-based programs due to financial strains. $820 in donations gave individuals opportunities to participate without barriers. » Annual sponsorship funds totaled $1,225. » Local senior housing sites and businesses provided food and supplies for many programs and events. Annual in-kind sponsorships & donations, including 4th of July Bingo Prizes, Lions Club Annual Picnic costs and other donated snacks/lunches, were estimated at over $2,300.
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SENIOR CENTER PROGRAMMING A dventure D ay T rips Theater shows, concerts, Twins games, museum tours, boat excursions and community explorations. 1,052 PARTICIPANTS | 18 TRIPS
C han - o - laires C hoir
Representing Chanhassen, this 55+ singing group of 35 members performs at various special events, care homes and retirement communities. 21 CONCERTS | 950 AUDIENCE MEMBERS
S pecial E vents & C elebrations
H ealth & W ellness , R esource A ssistance & A ge W ell E ducation
Holiday themed parties, meals & entertainment, Annual Picnic, Mayor’s Dinner, Veterans Breakfast, Ladies’ Luncheon, Housewarming Celebration and speakers. 937 PARTICIPANTS | 11 EVENTS
950 CLIENTS
Tax assistance, Tech help, Medicare updates, 55+ wellness expo, foot care clinics, vaccination clinic, Age Well workshops, insurance counseling, caregiver support, vision loss support, fraud prevention and coffee with the cops.
L ifelong L earning , C lasses & S peakers Pencil Drawing, Mah Jongg, History Presentations, music shows, travel presentations, Brain Health and Free Movie Days. 447 PARTICIPANTS | 20 EVENTS
261 ADULT LEARNERS | 6 CLASSES 55+ A live D efensive D river C ourse
Participants sharpen their skills and improve upon their road knowledge, earning a 10% discount on car insurance.
W eekly & M onthly G ame & S ocial G roups 6,730 CUMULATIVE ATTENDANCE BINGO, Bridge, Cribbage, 500, Mah Jongg, Dominoes, Woodcarving, chair yoga, senior choir and guitar groups.
M eals P rogram with CAP A gency 6,061 MEALS DELIVERED | 711 VOLUNTEER HOURS
Nutritious meals were delivered by 25 volunteers to homebound Chanhassen seniors. Volunteers drove 12,265 miles in 2025.
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RECREATION CENTER
BY THE NUMBERS
» Over 30,000 annual patrons • 517 Rec Sports participants • 639 Dance for Fun participants » 286 programs & events » 5,466.5 hours of athletic games & practices » 6,030.25 non-billable hours » $135,538.75 value of non-billable hours
Staff time, contractual services, materials & supplies
TOTAL EXPENSES: $461,430.57 Revenue: $291,365.52
Fitness, dance, preschool activities, room rentals, personal training, youth activities
A dult A ctivities
Physical, mind & body classes and leisure activities are offered at the Recreation Center, including Yoga, Tai Chi, art, Zumba, Fit for Life and pickleball lessons. 613 PARTICIPANTS | 1,260 DROP-INS | 102 ACTIVITIES
2310 COULTER BOULEVARD NO ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP FEE
P ersonal T raining
The Chanhassen Recreation Center is a multi-purpose facility that allows for a wide range of sports and fitness activities, tournaments, leisure programs, meetings, classes and events. It also serves as a site for critical information, registrations and events for many of the city’s parks and recreation programs. Facilities at the Recreation Center include a single-court gymnasium, fitness center, dance studio, meeting and party rooms, a conference room, two outdoor hockey rinks (winter), family outdoor rink (winter), warming house, tennis courts, pickleball courts, ball fields and soccer fields.
Contracted certified personal trainers offer high-quality, customizable personal training sessions. 291 SESSIONS PURCHASED
Y outh A ctivities
The Chanhassen Recreation Center offers a wide variety of youth programming, including the Recreation Center Sports program for kids ages 3-6, Dance for Fun program for ages 0-adult, Tae Kwon Do, Kids Night out and more. 1,739 PARTICIPANTS | 179 ACTIVITIES R entals During typical years, the Chanhassen Recreation Center has a variety of spaces available for public reservation: four meeting rooms, one conference room, one gymnasium and a studio fitness center . During January- August, rental spaces and reservations were limited due to the temporary relocation of the Senior Center to the Recreation Center.
F itness C enter & O pen G ym
The Chanhassen Recreation Center fitness room, open gym & open pickleball are available on a drop-in basis, with no membership required. Through partnerships with the Renew Active, Silver & Fit and Silver Sneakers programs, free access is available to Medicare participants through their insurance. OVER 15,000 VISITS
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S pecial E vent V enue The Chanhassen Recreation Center hosts a wide variety of city & community organization sponsored events throughout the year, including: » Artisan Fair » Barnyard Boogie » Bluff Creek Elementary Concerts & Carnival » Chanhassen Community Day A thletic F ield & R ink U sage In 2025, there were 5,466.5 permitted hours of athletic games, practices and tournaments held by local youth athletic associations on the Recreation Center’s ballfields, soccer fields and ice skating rinks.
2025 Recreation Center Revenue $291,365.52
Personal Training - $11,203.55
Dance Program Fees - $76,804.19
Fitness - $66,133.81
Dance Costume Fees - $14,621.74 Dance Competition Fees - $6,632.87 Preschool Activities - $5,935.46
» Community Shred Event » Dance for Fun Showcase » Garden Tool Swap » Halloween Costume Swap
Room Rental - $51,481.25 Adult Activities - $36,753.05 Youth Activities - $21,799.60
» Halloween Party » Holiday Market » Public Open Houses for Engineering, Parks & Pavement Management Departments » Sweetheart Dance » U.S. Naval Academy Picnic
2025 Recreation Center Expenses $461,430.57
Personnel Services - $334,907.67
Operating Services - $129,645.17
2025 Recreation Center Non-Billable Hours Value $135,538.75
Community Organizations - $1,550.00
City of Chanhassen - $124,776.25
Carver County - $837.50
District 112 - $2,305.00 Athletic Association Tournament Block - $4,645.00
U.S. Naval Academy - $200.00
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YOUTH PROGRAMS Chanhassen’s Parks and Recreation youth programs aim to develop and enhance the quality of life for ages birth-17 physically, socially and emotionally through traditional playground programs, sports and social events.
TOTAL EXPENSES: $204,366.24 Total Revenue: $236,855.68
C hanhassen R ec C enter S ports EXPENSES: $27,927.50 | REVENUE: $30,636.11 517 PARTICIPANTS | 5 STAFF
BY THE NUMBERS » 250+ programs » 4,700+ participants » Age birth-17
The Rec Center Sports program provides affordable recreational youth sports programs that teach children the fundamentals of various sports in a positive and stress-free environment. These include Small Fry Sports, Lil’ Star Sports, Kids Night Out, All Star Day Off and Girls Flag Football.
S mall F ry S ports 227 PARTICIPANTS | 16 SESSIONS
Small Fry Sports offers three-week programs designed to provide 3 & 4 year olds the opportunity to develop large motor skills & learn about sports.
L il ’ S tar S ports
Lil’ Star Sports offers 5 & 6 year olds six-week programs that focus on skill development, teamwork & sportsmanship. 290 PARTICIPANTS | 24 SESSIONS
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S afe K ids 101 & B abysitting T raining Chanhassen Recreation Center 29 CERTIFICATIONS | 3 SESSIONS
Both the Safe Kids 101 and Babysitting Training certification programs offer older children and teens the opportunity to develop responsibility and gain applicable life skills.
D ance for F un
The Dance for Fun program completed its 28 th year at the Chanhassen Recreation Center in 2025. Classes offer dance instruction in a supportive setting focusing on self-esteem and personal development. Styles include Parent/Tot, Ballet/Creative Movement, Ballet/Tap, Jazz, Jazz/Lyrical, Pre-Pointe/Pointe, Hip Hop and Competitive Teams. Ninety-six dancers participated in three competitions. Chanhassen Recreation Center 85 CLASSES | 639 DANCERS; 4 STAFF
EXPENSES: $89,594.45 Revenue: $98,058.80
R ec C enter Y outh P rograms
EXPENSES: $22,232.57 Revenue: $27,735.06
The Chanhassen Recreation Center provides a wide variety of additional programming options for youth, including the Go Gymnastics program (ended May 2025), Tae Kwon Do program, day camp programs and special events. 809 PARTICIPANTS | 53 PROGRAMS
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S ummer D iscovery P layground P rogram
T een V olunteer P rogram
264 PARTICIPANTS; 14 STAFF 13 SESSIONS, 2 AGE GROUPS
25 VOLUNTEERS 1,400+ VOLUNTEER HOURS
The Summer Discovery Playground Program is offered at 10 park locations weekly for 7 weeks during the summer. Participants ages 4-12 enjoy activities, games, sports and crafts, led by seasonal staff and volunteers.
The summer Teen Volunteer Program provides teens, ages 13-16, the opportunity to grow in leadership and responsibility by volunteering at youth programs, sports classes, special events, park projects and more.
S pecial E vents 2,000+ PARTICIPANTS
EXPENSES: $35,195.47 Revenue: $20,229
Includes seasonal staff wages
The Parks & Recreation Department presents some special events specifically geared towards youth, such as the Easter Egg Candy Hunt, Royal Ball, Sweetheart Dance, Barnyard Boogie and Halloween Party.
L ake A nn A dventure C amp 251 PARTICIPANTS; 14 STAFF 3 SESSIONS
Lake Ann Adventure Camp is comprised of three one-week camp sessions that include outdoor games, adventures, activities, crafts, cooking and more, led by seasonal staff and volunteers.
EXPENSES: $30,492.47 Revenue: $47,790
Includes seasonal staff wages
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ADULT PROGRAMS Chanhassen Parks and Recreation aims to enhance the overall physical and recreational needs of our adult community by providing opportunities for positive competition and social interaction via various facilities, athletic and class activities.
S enior C enter P rograms
Senior Center 11,699 PARTICIPANTS | 69+ PROGRAMS
The Chanhassen Senior Center offers a wide variety of activities for active adults who are 55 and older. These activities include weekly and monthly social and game groups, day trips, large special events, informational classes, educational speakers, health and wellness assistance, emotional wellness support, local first responder information talks and defensive driving courses. Every year the Center adds more topics, activities, resources and opportunities for building a strong 55+ community in the City.
A dult C lasses
The Chanhassen Recreation Center offers physical, mind, & body classes and leisure activities, including Yoga, Pilates, Tai Chi, Zumba, Fit for Life, pickleball lessons and art classes. Adult fitness classes offer the flexibility to register for a full session or drop in to a single class. Chanhassen Recreation Center 1,758 PARTICIPANTS | 102 PROGRAMS | 1,260 DROP-INS
EXPENSES: $21,643.17 Revenue: $36,753.05
A dult S oftball
The adult softball program offers a summer league for participants from Chanhassen and the surrounding communities. Games are played as doubleheaders on Thursday evenings at the Lake Ann ballfields. A fall season was planned but canceled due to limited registration. 103 PARTICIPANTS | 7 TEAMS
EXPENSES: $4,088.98 Revenue: $6,200
Includes supplies, contracted staff time & full-time wages
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ADAPTIVE RECREATION
Chanhassen’s adaptive recreation program is a cooperative effort between the City of Chanhassen, Reach for Resources and the cities of Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park, Chaska, Golden Valley, Maple Grove, Plymouth and St. Louis Park. Reach for Resources provides programs specifically designed for individuals with disabilities, including social clubs, athletic leagues, special events, holiday parties and dances. Reach for Resources also provides inclusion support at no cost to the participating children or adults in any Chanhassen Parks & Recreation programs and inclusion training to Chanhassen Parks & Recreation seasonal staff at the beginning of each summer camp season. 64 hours of inclusion support 7 PROGRAMS HELD AT THE CHAN RECREATION CENTER 31 PROGRAM REGISTRATIONS
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TOTAL EXPENSES: $11,538.82
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PARK MAINTENANCE
S ummer M aintenance
8 FULL TIME STAFF 18 SUMMER SEASONAL STAFF
TURF MOWING » Parks are mowed once per week. » Athletic fields are mowed twice per week. FERTILIZING » Athletic fields only are fertilized in May, September & October. BALLFIELD GROOMING » Community park ballfields are groomed daily & neighborhood fields are groomed weekly. TRAIL SWEEPING » Occurs after snow & ice melt. All trails are swept three times; two additional times for wooded trails. GARBAGE PICKUP » Occurs daily for larger parks & twice per week for neighborhood parks. BEACH MAINTENANCE » Beaches are checked daily & groomed daily during peak times & twice during off-peak times. Aquatic vegetation control is used at Greenwood Shores, Carver Beach, Roundhouse & Lake Ann Parks to control vegetation in the swimming, picnic & boat rental areas. PICNIC PAVILIONS » Community pavilions are cleaned daily, May 15-August 15, & neighborhood shelters are cleaned twice per week. Neighborhood shelters are cleaned as needed after August 15.
The City of Chanhassen’s Park Maintenance department provides safe, clean and beautiful city parks and facilities along with high-quality leisure activities for all Chanhassen residents and visitors to enjoy.
W inter M aintenance
SNOWPLOWING TRAILS & SIDEWALKS » Snow is cleared from 75 miles of public trails, 12 miles of downtown sidewalks, sidewalk & stairways at 10 public buildings, six public parking lots & 15 park parking lots. SKATING RINK FLOODING & MAINTENANCE » Outdoor skating rinks are flooded on grass (family rink) & asphalt (hockey rink) bases as soon as air temperatures & ground frost allow. Two flood trucks run 24 hours a day for approximately 10- days to build the initial ice base. Once built, rinks are swept & flooded Monday through Saturday as needed. TREE & BRUSH REMOVAL » Regular tree & brush trimming takes place during the winter, with easier access to trails & less damage to the surrounding area.
FACILITY
INSTALLATION REMOVAL
Aeration System (Lake Susan) Baseball/Softball Bases Portable Toilets Volleyball Nets
Feb. 1
March 20
April 1
Oct. 15
April 1
Oct. 26 Oct. 15 Nov. 15 Nov. 15 Nov. 1 Nov. 1 Nov. 1 Oct. 15
April 15
Tennis Nets
April 1 April 1 April 1
Pickleball Nets
Soccer Goals/Nets
Fishing Piers
April 15 April 15 April 15
Docks
Picnic Shelters Lake Ann Ball Field Concession Irrigation Systems Swimming Buoys
April 15
Oct. 15
April 15
Oct. 15
May 1
Sept. 20
1 st Saturday in December
Holiday Lights
Jan. 15
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PARTNERS The City of Chanhassen’s Parks & Recreation Department partnered with 153 organizations, nonprofits and clubs on various activities and events in 2025. Our partners provide programming, volunteers, financial support, access to facilities, event support and more to make our programs possible. Thank you to all of our partners and all that they do for the Chanhassen community! Partners listed alphabetically & include area of partnership. OVER 150 PARTNERS
Bluff Creek Elementary - Chan Rec Center facility partnership for school day activities, interviews & events Bongards Premium Cheese - Community events
3 rd Lair Skate Park - 4th of July AARP - Volunteer Speakers and tax assistance (Senior Center)
Boba Tonka Bubble Tea - Concessions
ACTA MN - Youth Programs
Boys & Girls of Scout Troop 330 - February Festival
American Legion Auxiliary 580 - Annual Senior Center Breakfast; Memorial Day; Community events American Legion Post 580 - Memorial Day; Annual Senior Center Breakfast; Community events American Red Cross - Community Blood Drives Automotive Unlimited - February Festival; Community events Bach to Rock - Recreation Center Community Day ACT on Alzheimer’s - Senior Center support Americana Community Bank - Halloween Party; Community events
Bountiful Basket - Community events
BuyChanhassen - Tree Lighting; Community events Brown’s Tire & Auto - Community events
CAP Agency - Meals on Wheels
Carver County AAA - Senior Center Carver County - Park and trail projects Carver County CDA - Senior Center
Carver County Health and Human Services - Support for Aging Well programming Carver County Parks - Youth & family programs Carver County Public Health - Senior Center Carver County Sheriff’s Office - Community events Carver County Veterans Services - Senior Center Speakers Carver County Mounted Posse - Barnyard Boogie Chaska Chanhassen Hockey Association - Community Day Chanhassen Chiropractic - Community events Carver County Environmental Services - Garden Tool Swap
Backed Chiropractic - Easter Berne Scale - February Festival
Best Brains Eden Prairie - Halloween Party Blizzard Ski & Snowboard Club - Youth programs
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Chanhassen Lion’s Club - Annual Senior Picnic; February Festival Chanhassen Library & Carver County Library System - All ages programming Chanhassen Red Birds - Facility partnerships Chaska High School Key Club - Community events Chanhassen Public Works - Community Day Chanhassen Dental - Community events Chanhassen Dinner Theatres - 4 th of July; Community events Chanhassen Farmers’ Market - Summer farmers’ market Chanhassen Fire Department - Community events Chanhassen High School - Year-round facility partnership; COA bridging projects Chanhassen High School Key Club - Community events Chanhassen Historical Society - Senior Center
City of Victoria - Co-host of Barnyard Boogie; Youth programs; Super Hero Party; Royal Ball Commission on Aging Members - Senior Center Communities of Belonging - Senior Center Crossroads McDonald’s - Coffee with the Cops Cub Foods of Chanhassen - Senior Center Crisp & Green - 4th of July Dojo Karate Eden Prairie - Halloween Party Dugout Club/CAA - Baseball facilities Eastern Carver County Schools - Joint facility partnership; Elections; 4th of July; Senior Center Advisory Board Eastern Carver County Schools Community Education - Recreation Center facility partnership for training & Star graduation, meetings, concerts & events
Eden Prairie High School Key Club - Community events Eden Trace Corp. - Community events Go Gymnastics - Youth Programs Elysian Senior Homes - Senior Center
C.H.I. Companies - February Festival
Chick-fil-A Chanhassen & Eden Prairie - Halloween Party; Community events Christian Brothers Automotive - Community events
Great River Greening - Lake Ann Park Preserve trail project Grey Duck Outdoors - Watercraft rentals Hackamore Brewing - Summer Concert Series Halla Greens Golf Course - 4 th of July Holiday Inn Express & Suites - Community Events
Christine Pedretti - Mind Body Program
Chuck & Don’s - Bone Adventure
City of Chaska: The Lodge - Program & trip partnerships for older adults
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Metropolitan Supply - Community events
Minnesota Twins - 4 th of July Minnetonka Community Education & Services - Rec Center facility partnership for Tour de Tonka & Fall de Tonka
Moe’s Char House - 4 th of July
Nicolet National Bank Chanhassen - February Festival; 4 th of July; Senior Center New Horizon Academy - Community events Music Together Lakeside - Family programs National Weather Service - Facility Space
North Coop - 4 th of July
North Star Therapy Animals - Community events
J&R Complete Auto Repair - Concert Series; Community events Jersey Mike’s-Chanhassen - Senior Center Programs Jasper’s Guide Service - Youth fishing programs Kiddie Academy - Easter, Concert Series, Barnyard Boogie Houlihan’s Restaurant & Bar - Community events
Old National Bank - Concert Series One Love Yoga - February Festival
O2B Kids - Halloween Party
Peak Heating & Cooling - Community events
Pedego Bikes - Adult programming
Pizzaioli - Community events
KDWB’s Dave Ryan - 4 th of July
Power Systems - Community events PROP Food Shelf - Community events Quantum Controls - Community Events Powers Ridge Senior Living - Senior Center REACH for Resources - Adaptive Recreation programs Renew Active - Rec Center access program
Lakewinds Food Co-Op - Senior Center Programs Lake Place Senior Housing - Senior Center kiddywampus Chanhassen - Community events
Landmark Tours - Travel education
Living Christ Lutheran Church - Tree Lighting Laura Freese, Edge Home Finance - Easter
Lloyd’s Barbershop - 4 th of July
Lunds & Byerlys Chanhassen - Community events McDonald’s - Community events Mathnasium Chanhassen - Community events
Med Box Grill - 4 th of July
Merlins Ace Hardware - February Festival
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Southwest Transit - Tree Lighting; Senior Center program transportation; Community Day; Memorial Day
Studio SLVR - 4 th of July
Subway Chanhassen - Senior Center Summerwood Senior Living - Senior Center SunnyDays Therapy - Easter, Halloween Party
Tequila Butcher - 4 th of July
The Garden by the Woods - Gnomadic Gnome Program The Goddard School - Community Events The Mustard Seed Landscaping & Garden Center - Tree Lighting; Community events Tonka Serves - Community events Tono Pizzeria + Cheesesteaks - Community events Traci Preciado, Engel & Volkers - Halloween Party Trellis - Senior Center
Senior Community Services - Caregiver support services; Senior Tech Assistance Rotary Club of Chanhassen - February Festival; 4 th of July; Senior leaf raking Riley Purgatory Bluff Creek Watershed District - February Festival; Park projects Ridgeview - Community events; Senior Center Riley Crossing Senior Living - Senior Center special events; Community events
Turbo Nails - Community events
U.S. Naval Academy - Recreation Center facility partnership for sendoff picnic V. Clayton & Associates - Community events University of MN Extension Service - Master gardeners United Health Care - Recreation Center access program
Senja Inc. - Tai Chi Programs
Silver Sneakers - Recreation Center access program Silver & Fit, Active & Fit - Recreation Center access program Shakopee Brewhall - 4 th of July Sentence to Serve (Adults) - Park projects
Waytek - Community events We CAB - Senior Center Vexilar - February Festival
Skyhawks Sports - Youth programs Sophia Martin - Community Art Program
Wink Family Eye Care - Community events Work Experience Program - Rec Center Work program partnership West Metro Warriors - Rec Center facility partnership; Special Olympics MN
Sora Therapy - Easter
South Lake Agency Inc. - Halloween Party
Southwest Metro Chamber of Commerce - 4 th of July; Tree Lighting Southwest Christian High School - Park projects
Xcel Energy - Community events Xfinity - 4 th of July; Movie in the Park
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SPONSORS With the help and contributions of these businesses and organizations, the City of Chanhassen can offer special events including February Festival, the Easter Egg Candy Hunt, 4th of July Celebration and Halloween Party. Logo indicates sponsor contributions of $1,000+
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Chanhassen Dinner Theatres
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Park Nicollet Clinic
Vexilar
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Backed Chiropractic Best Brains Eden Prairie Dojo Karate Eden Prairie
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PURPLE LEAF CORPORATE » Xfinity BUSINESS »
Kiddie Academy
Laura Freese, Edge Home Finance
New Horizon Academy
O2B Kids
Peak Heating & Cooling, Inc.
Americana Community Bank Automotive Unlimited Bongards Premium Cheese
Quantum Controls
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Sora Therapy
SunnyDays Therapy
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