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.
2024 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 2024
PARK, TRAIL & FACILITY PROJECTS
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COMMUNICATION STRATEGIES
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FACILITIES
COMMUNITY EVENTS
SENIOR CENTER
RECREATION CENTER
YOUTH PROGRAMS
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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 2024
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 Tandon, Recreation Manager Mitchell Czech, Recreation Supervisor (Jan-Apr) Luke Kegley, Recreation Supervisor (May-Dec) Jodi Sarles, Recreation Center Manager Mary Blazanin, Senior Center Coordinator
PARK & RECREATION COMMISSION Don Vasatka, Chair (Jan-Mar) Jim Peck, Commissioner, Chair (Apr-Dec) Heather Markert, Vice Chair (Jan-Mar) Scott Pharis, Commissioner, Vice Chair (Apr-Dec) Matt Kutz, Commissioner (Jan-Mar) Kristin Fulkerson, Commissioner (Apr-Dec) Michael Leisen, Commissioner (Apr-Dec) Sean Morgan, Commissioner (Apr-Dec) Nischay Pattanashetty, Youth Commissioner (Jan-Jul) Aayan Shrestha, Youth Commissioner (Aug-Dec) Clara Christenson, Youth Commissioner (Aug-Dec) Dan Eidsmo, Commissioner Rob Swanson, Commissioner
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 Pete Storms, Park Operator II (May-Dec) Josh Hargrove, Park Operator I Nick Kopp, Park Operator I Kyle Brazil, Park Operator I (Jan-Apr)
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 11,400+ SENIOR CENTER PARTICIPANTS 30,000+ RECREATION CENTER VISITORS
30 PARKS 70 MILES OF TRAILS 23 PICNIC SHELTERS 1 RECREATION CENTER 1 SENIOR CENTER 154 PARTNERSHIPS
13 FULL-TIME STAFF 76 PART-TIME & SEASONAL STAFF 19,000+ HOURS OF ATHLETIC GAMES & PRACTICES 450+ PROGRAMS OFFERED
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NEW IN 2024 S cenic E-B ike R ide Partnering with Pedego, twelve riders ages 18+ experienced Chanhassen’s trails via an electric bike. Pedego provided the bikes and leaders for a fall color tour through 10 miles of local trails. Friday, Sep. 27
P uzzlepalooza
An evening of all age fun including pizza, a puzzle contest and prizes. 12 teams of 2-4 players competed to finish a 300-piece jigsaw puzzle. The winning team finished with a time of 18:04. Friday, Nov. 15
H alloween C ostume S wap
The Halloween Costume Swap was hosted at the Chanhassen Recreation Center. Over 100 costumes were dropped off. 44 youth, adults and a few pets found a new- to-you costumes. The remaining costumes were brought to PROP (People Reaching Out to People) to give away. Wednesday, Oct. 16 – Thursday, Oct. 17 CIVIC CAMPUS CONSTRUCTION BRINGS CHANGE TO PROGRAMMING
C ollaborations at the S enior C enter In 2024, the Senior Center and its patrons focused on partnerships and collaborations as operations and programs were temporarily moved to the Chanhassen Recreation Center during construction of the new Civic Campus facilities. » The Senior Center partnered with the Chanhassen Recreation Center on the Chanhassen Community Day and Puzzlepalooza programs. » Partnered programs with the City of Chaska’s Active Older Adult Lodge included 14 Adventure Day Trips (781 travelers), 2 Dementia Friends Educational Classes (40 learners), 3 music events and theater shows (279 guests). » The Senior Center Coordinator served on the Eastern Carver County Schools Community Education (ECCSCE) 2024 Advisory Council. The Council shares resources, program ideas and input to improve outreach and programs for Carver County residents across ages and boundaries. » Commission on Aging members provided feedback on the Carver County Community Development Agency’s (CDA’s) Trail Edge Senior Housing project, advocating for low-income seniors looking to age in place in their communities.
2025 Construction Phase I Complete
2024 Groundbreaking
2026 Phase II Complete
Construction of the new Civic Campus, including the new City Hall and Senior Center building, began in June of 2024. Construction sparked change for programs that ran in the Civic Plaza and City Hall area.
S ummer C oncert S eries at L ake A nn
The Summer Concert Series debuted its 2024-2026 location at Lake Ann Park on June 6. Patrons enjoyed the natural atmosphere, the beach concession stand, playground and watercraft rentals while listening to musical performances. Jun. 6 - Aug. 8
T ree L ighting C eremony and H oliday L ights
The annual Tree Lighting event and holiday lights moved to the athletic field north of the City Hall building. Patrons participated in the traditional activities including holiday treats, live reindeer, a visit from Santa and the lighting of the holiday tree. Saturday, Dec. 7
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PARK, TRAIL & FACILITY PROJECTS CHANHASSEN BLUFFS COMMUNITY
CENTER REFERENDUM PASSES On November 5, Chanhassen residents voted to support the proposed Chanhassen Bluffs Community Center project. Voters endorsed a one-half percent (0.5%) local option sales tax to help finance the creation of the new facility. Amenities being considered for the 300,000-square-foot facility include a walking track, two sheets of ice, field house with sport courts and turf, indoor playground, dance studio, fitness studio, community room spaces and a restaurant. Completion of the project is anticipated in spring 2028.
LAKE ANN PARK PRESERVE PROJECT BOARDWALKS COMPLETE 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.
31% Other $24,557,000
In 2024, three boardwalks were completed as part of the ongoing park preserve trail project. The boardwalks created a connection between the preserve and the existing trail system in three locations.
BOARDWALKS TOTALING: $841,067.30
Non-residents will pay $18 million of the total project cost.
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FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS AT LAKE ANN PARK
Permanent dugout covers were added to ballfields 1, 4, 5 and 6 at Lake Ann Park. The new dugout covers replaced the existing temporary mesh covers. The Lakeside Pavilion picnic shelter received a new roof, replacing the original from 1993. The dugout covers cost $11,200 and the Lakeside Pavillion roof cost $110,055.
NEW EQUIPMENT AT THE CHANHASSEN RECREATION CENTER
$6,837.41
$3,356.50 $14,380
New chairs replaced 1992 originals in Community Rooms 1 and 4, totaling $6,837.41. Three replacement rolling tables were purchased for use in all Community Rooms, totaling $3,356.50. New fitness equipment was purchased to replace aging equipment and enhance offerings in the Fitness Center, totaling $14,380. » Matrix recumbent bike » Matrix stepper » Two Matrix ellipticals
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COMMUNICATION STRATEGIES The Parks & Recreation department uses many strategies to communicate with residents, including the quarterly Chanhassen Connection magazine, City website, e-mail updates, mailers, local news publications and magazines, signage, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Threads, X and more. The following data was taken from the date range of Jan. 1, 2024, to Dec. 31, 2024. All comparisons are compared to 2023.
4 TH OF JULY CELEBRATION WEBPAGE 50,750 25,463 views active users
PARKS & RECREATION WEBPAGE 14,660 44.8%
FACEBOOK INTERACTIONS 3,692 27.6% FACEBOOK CLICKS 5,691 162.4%
COMULATIVE INSTAGRAM & FACEBOOK 99,682 74.8%
FACEBOOK EVENT RSVP 5,439
PARKS & RECREATION PROGRAM & EVENTS EMAIL 3,782 Unique Open Rate 389 Click Rate (4.3%)
SENIOR CENTER PROGRAMING EMAIL 1,154 Unique Open Rate 53 Click Rate (1.1%)
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IMPRESSIONS/VIEWS
ENGAGEMENTS/LINK CLICKS
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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.
70 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. LOCATION) Dedicated in 1992, the Senior Center provides educational and social activities, trips and meeting spaces for active adults ages 55 and older. On June 1, 2024, the Center moved its programming and operations from the lower level of Chanhassen City Hall to the Chanhassen Recreation Center, due to the construction of the new Civic Campus and City Hall building. The new Senior Center is slated to open late summer of 2025, on the first floor of the new City Hall.
SKATE PARK AT CITY CENTER PARK SNOWMELT-LATE FALL (WEATHER DEPENDENT)
The Skate Park at City Center Park is open snowmelt through late fall and hosts over 5,000 users annually. The facility provides a variety of permanent obstacles no larger than 48 inches for skateboards, scooters, bicycles and in-line skates. The Skate Park was initially constructed in 1999 and was most recently refurbished in 2003.
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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, the Skate Park and the City Center Park Plaza. » City Center Park hosts various special events and programs, including the 4th of July Celebration, Summer Concert Series sponsored by Old National Bank and the Chanhassen Farmers’ Market. Chanhassen City Hall, the Senior Center and the Chanhassen Library are also located here.
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BEACHES
There are five beaches in Chanhassen: Lake Ann Park, Greenwood Shores Park, Carver Beach Park, Roundhouse Park and Minnewashta Park (operated by Carver County Parks). Beaches are open during regular park hours, from 6 a.m. - 10 p.m. 2024 saw the loss of contracted lifeguard services at Lake Ann Beach. Lifeguards were previously staffed through a contract with Minnetonka Public Schools, which was put in place in the 1970s. As a result of inadequate professional liability coverage through Minnetonka Public Schools’ insurance carrier, the district was no longer able to provide lifeguard services and the existing contract was terminated. An in-house lifeguard program was pursued by the city but was not viable due to staffing shortages.
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
858 S katers JANUARY 17 – JANUARY 26, 2024
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. In typical years, temporary warming houses are available at most locations. Due to an unusually warm winter that shortened the skating season compared to previous years, ice rinks and warming houses were opened only at the Chanhassen Recreation Center, City Center Park and Bandimere Community Park in 2024. Thirteen seasonal staff members were hired to oversee the rinks and warming houses. Though facilities were only opened for a brief period, skaters expressed appreciation for the city’s efforts to provide and maintain these amenities.
EXPENSES: $11,077.50
Seasonal attendant wages, rink maintenance and temporary warming houses.
Daily Operating Cost: $1,230.83
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LAKE ANN PARK WATERCRAFT RENTAL & CONCESSIONS 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
27,358.01
Concessions & Rental Revenue
$24,342.73
Total Boat Rentals 993
Concessions & Rental Expenses
$3,015.28
Total Profit
BOAT RENTAL RACKS
32 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 $1,920
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PICNIC SHELTERS
The City of Chanhassen offers 23 picnic shelters, including three rentable shelters located in community parks and 19 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.
2024 Pavilion Reservations 145 Total Reservations
At a glance 2024 SEASON
145 RENTALS This season, the Klingelhutz Pavilion at Lake Ann led with 53 reservations, followed by the Lakeside Pavilion at Lake Ann with 48 reservations and the Picnic Shelter at Lake Susan with 44 reservations. $18,161
Klingelhutz Pavilion - 53 Lakeside Pavilion - 48 Lake Susan Pavilion - 44
$19,456
$19,357
$20,000
$18,161
$17,200
$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
The 31 st annual outdoor winter festival and ice fishing contest was canceled due to inconsistent ice conditions on Lake Ann. Saturday, February 3, 2024 (Canceled) EXPENSES: $241.49
E aster E gg C andy H unt Saturday, March 30, 2024 1,500 ATTENDEES REVENUE: $3,780 | EXPENSES: $2,252.41
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 17, 2024 500 ATTENDEES EXPENSES: $521.36
Monday, May 27, 2024 500 ATTENDEES EXPENSES: $2,798.64
A celebration of Chanhassen at the Rec Center! Attendees enjoy trial classes, free activities, Bingo, info sessions, paper shredding, crafts and, new in 2024, a touch-a-truck event.
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 20, 2024 355 ATTENDEES REVENUE: $2,485 | EXPENSES: $923.89
Thursdays, June 6 - August 8, 2024 2,000 ATTENDEES REVENUE: $3,000 | EXPENSES: $6,586.70
During this three-month series, nine 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 2024.
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: $201,957.58 Revenue: $38,968.60
This three-day festival includes over 30 activities and performances including carnival rides, live music, food vendors, a street dance, parade, fireworks and more. Tuesday - Thursday, July 2, 3 & 4, 2024 OVER 70,000 ATTENDEES REVENUE: $25,624.60 | EXPENSES: $113,759.80
General Expenses: $138,205.03 Full-Time Wage (Est.): $68,900
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H alloween P arty
H oliday B outique
Saturday, October 26, 2024 700 ATTENDEES REVENUE: $3,532 | EXPENSES: $4,050.77
Saturday, December 7, 2024 OVER 500 ATTENDEES | 34 EXHIBITORS REVENUE: $1,393.00 | EXPENSES: $49.96
Handcrafted and commercial items are featured in this annual holiday shopping event. A total of 285 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 2, 2024 OVER 700 ATTENDEES | 41 EXHIBITORS REVENUE: $1,284.00
Saturday, December 7, 2024 900 ATTENDEES EXPENSES: $1,872.56
Kicking off the holiday shopping season, local artisans sell handcrafted items. $83 in cash and 362 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 lights at City Center Park. Due to the Civic Campus Project construction, holiday lights were moved to the field north of the city hall building.
COMMUNITY EVENT SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM
Local Businesses 44
In 2024, 44 local businesses contributed to the annual Community Events Sponsorship program, generously donating $48,136 towards Chanhassen’s community Events. The entire Chanhassen community is grateful to our community event sponsors for making these events possible!
Cash Donations $33,800
Donated Merchandise $14,336
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SENIOR CENTER
Memorials, sponsorship & scholarship donations
BY THE NUMBERS
DONATIONS: $1,780 Total Program Revenue: $47,796
» 11,423 cumulative participants in 2024 » 5,672 meals delivered by 50 volunteers to homebound patrons » 1,140 miles traveled on 14 adventure trips » 3,393 patrons taking part in trips, parties, classes & programs » Over 250 gallons of coffee served » Over 2,900 phone calls fielded
Program & registration fees, room use & supply fees, memorials, sponsorship, scholarship donations & partnership reimbursement
TOTAL PROGRAM EXPENSES: $43,739 Total Program
Including wages
Operating Expenses: $114,368
2310 COULTER BOULEVARD (TEMP. LOCATION) 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 June 1, 2024, the Senior Center moved its programming and operations from the lower level of Chanhassen City Hall to the Chanhassen Recreation Center, due to the construction of the new Civic Campus and City Hall building. This allowed for the best accessibility options, created a new partnership-focused model with the Recreation Center and gave the Senior Center shared staffing resources that were critical to a successful program year. The new Senior Center is slated to open late summer of 2025, on the first floor of the new City Hall.
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 provided 70 immunizations during the annual Free Flu Shot Clinic. » AARP volunteers prepared and filed income taxes at no cost for 96 limited income clients – a nearly 50% increase from 2023. » Senior Community Services (SCS) volunteers gave 48 hours of free tech help to 74 individuals with their smart phones or laptops. » Local nurses provided 337 low cost, individual foot care sessions, marking a 33% increase in services from 2023.
GRANTS & DONATIONS » The Martha Walker Memorial Fund provides scholarships for patrons deterred from enjoying fee-based programs due to financial strains. $494 in donations gave 19 individuals opportunities to participate without barriers. » Annual sponsorship funds totaled $1,286. » 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 $1,900.
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SENIOR CENTER PROGRAMMING A dventure D ay T rips Theater shows, concerts, Twins games, museum tours, boat excursions and exploring other cities. 781 PARTICIPANTS | 14 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 Tax assistance, Tech help, Medicare updates, foot care clinics, vaccination clinic, Age Well workshops, insurance counseling, caregiver support, vision loss support, fraud prevention and coffee with the cops. 895 CLIENTS
Holiday themed parties, meals & entertainment, Annual Picnic, Mayor’s Dinner, Veterans Breakfast, Ladies’ Luncheon and speakers. 941 PARTICIPANTS | 14 EVENTS
L ifelong L earning , C lasses & S peakers Pencil Drawing, Mah Jongg, History Presentations, music shows, Travel presentations, Brain Health and Free Movie Days. 575 PARTICIPANTS | 24 EVENTS
201 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 8,030 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 5,672 MEALS DELIVERED | 724 VOLUNTEER HOURS Nutritious meals were delivered by 30 volunteers to homebound Chanhassen seniors.
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RECREATION CENTER
BY THE NUMBERS
» Over 30,000 annual patrons • 599 Rec Sports participants • 702 Dance for Fun participants » 334 programs & events » 3,740 hours of athletic games & practices » 5,575.75 non-billable hours » $132,526.25 value of non-billable hours
Staff time, contractual services, materials & supplies
TOTAL EXPENSES: $461,430.57 Revenue: $323,882.55
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 | 954 DROP-INS | 123 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. 147 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, Go Gymnastics, Tae Kwon Do, Kids Night out and more. 1,511 PARTICIPANTS | 191 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 2024, 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 » Garden Tool Swap » Halloween Party » Holiday Boutique » Public Open Houses for Engineering, Parks & Pavement Management Departments » Sweetheart Dance » U.S. Naval Academy Picnic » Community Shred Event » Dance for Fun Showcase A thletic F ield & R ink U sage In 2024, there were 3,740 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.
2024 Recreation Center Revenue $323,882.55
Dance Program Fees - $76,581.39
Youth Activities - $27,724
Fitness - $68,457.49
Dance Costume Fees - $15,690.20 Preschool Activities- $14,497.32 Personal Training - $5,866.70
Room Rental - $42,555.21 Adult Activities- $34,933.12
Dance Competition Fees - $37,577.12
2024 Recreation Center Expenses $461,430.57
Personnel Services - $311,541.17
Operating Services - $149,889.40
2024 Recreation Center Non-Billable Hours Value $132,526.25
National Weather Service - $340.00 Minnetonka Schools - $60.00 U.S. Naval Academy - $200.00
City of Chanhassen - $128,018.75
District 112 - $2,305.00
Community Organizations - $1,020.00
Carver County - $582.50
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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: $227,974.70 Total Revenue: $290,053.81
BY THE NUMBERS » 300+ programs » 3,600+ participants » Age birth-17
C hanhassen R ec C enter S ports EXPENSES: $33,123.70 | REVENUE: $31,784.28 599 PARTICIPANTS | 5 STAFF
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 and Kids Night Out.
S mall F ry S ports
345 PARTICIPANTS | 18 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
254 PARTICIPANTS | 20 SESSIONS
Lil’ Star Sports offers 5 & 6 year olds six-week programs that focus on skill development, teamwork & sportsmanship.
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S afe K ids 101 & B abysitting T raining Chanhassen Recreation Center 60 CERTIFICATIONS | 5 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. A total of 60 children and teens received their Babysitter and Safe Kids certifications in 2024.
D ance for F un
The Dance for Fun program completed its 27 th year at the Chanhassen Recreation Center in 2024. 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. Eleven dancers participated in three competitions. Chanhassen Recreation Center 95 CLASSES | 591 DANCERS; 3 STAFF
EXPENSES: $98,529.85 Revenue: $129,848.71
R ec C enter Y outh P rograms
EXPENSES: $27,098.19 Revenue: $42,221.32
The Chanhassen Recreation Center provides a wide variety of additional programming options for youth, including the Go Gymnastics program, Tae Kwon Do program, day camp programs and special events. 809 PARTICIPANTS | 63 PROGRAMS
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S ummer D iscovery P layground P rogram
T een V olunteer P rogram
335 PARTICIPANTS; 14 STAFF 13 SESSIONS, 2 AGE GROUPS
29 VOLUNTEERS 1,807 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: $31,138.36 Revenue: $25,539
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 239 PARTICIPANTS; 15 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: $23,048.78 Revenue: $39,155
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 11,423 PARTICIPANTS | 79+ 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
Chanhassen Recreation Center 1,563 PARTICIPANTS | 123 PROGRAMS
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.
EXPENSES: $20,963.95 Revenue: $34,933.12
A dult S oftball
The adult softball program provides summer and fall leagues for participants from Chanhassen and the surrounding communities. Games are played as doubleheaders on Thursday evenings at the Lake Ann ballfields during both seasons. 196 PARTICIPANTS | 13 TEAMS
EXPENSES: $7,804.45 Revenue: $10,400
Includes supplies, contracted staff time & full-time wages
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ADAPTIVE RECREATION
175 HOURS OF INCLUSION SUPPORT 24 ADAPTIVE RECREATION PARTICIPANTS
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.
PROVIDED BY
TOTAL EXPENSES: $13,150.23
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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 70 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 154 organizations nonprofits, and clubs on various activities and events in 2024. 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! OVER 150 PARTNERS
Bluff Creek Elementary - Chan Rec Center facility partnership for school day activities, interviews & events Blizzard Ski & Snowboard Club - Youth programs Bongards Premium Cheese - Community events
Partners listed alphabetically & include area of partnership.
3 rd Lair Skate Park - 4th of July AARP - Volunteer Speakers and tax assistance (Senior Center)
Boba Tonka Bubble Tea - Concessions
A Better Society - Senior Center
BuyChanhassen - Tree Lighting; Community events Cabin Fever Sporting Goods - February Festival; 4 th of July CAP Agency - Meals on Wheels Carver County - Park and trail projects; Chan Rec Center facility partnership for Public Health and Sheriff Department meetings; Garden Tool Swap Brown’s Tire & Auto - Community events Boys and Girls of Scout Troop 330 - February Festival
ACTA MN - Youth Programs
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 ACT on Alzheimer’s - Senior Center support Americana Community Bank - Halloween Party; Community events Bach to Rock - Recreation Center Community Day
Carver County AAA - Senior Center Carver County CDA - Senior Center
Berne Scale - February Festival
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 Carver County Environmental Services - Garden Tool Swap
Be Well Chiropractic - Easter Egg Candy Hunt; Community events Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Chanhassen - Memorial Day Ceremony; 4 th of July
Carver County 4-H - 4 th of July
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City of Chaska: The Lodge - Program & trip partnerships for older adults City of Victoria - Co-host of Barnyard Boogie; Youth programs; Super Hero Party; Royal Ball
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 Historical Society - Senior Center 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 Chiropratic - Community events Chanhassen Brewing Company - Summer Concert Series CFC Athletics - Community events
Clam Outdoors - February Festival
Crossroads McDonalds - Coffee with the Cops Culver’s Chanhassen - Community events Dugout Club/CAA - Baseball facilities Eastern Carver County Schools - Joint facility partnership; Elections; 4th of July; Senior Center Advisory Board Communities of Belonging - Senior Center Cub Foods of Chanhassen - Senior Center Crisp & Green - 4th of July Commission on Aging Members - Senior Center 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; Senior Center Eden Trace Corp. - Community events 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 Christine Pedretti - Mind Body Program
Future Anglers of Minnesota - February Festival
Go Gymnastics - Youth Programs
Great River Greening - Lake Ann Park Preserve trail project
Chuck & Don’s - Bone Adventure
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McDonald’s - Community events Mathnasium Chanhassen - Community events
Med Box Grill - 4 th of July
Minnetonka School Districts - Rec Center facility partnership for elementary retreats Metropolitan Supply - Community events Merlin’s Ace Hardware - 4 th of July 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
Halla Greens Golf Course - 4 th of July Grey Duck Outdoors - Watercraft rentals
North Coop - 4 th of July
Old National Bank - Concert Series
Lakewinds Food Co-Op - Senior Center Programs Lake Place Senior Housing - Senior Center kiddywampus Chanhassen - 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 Humanity Alliance - Senior Center Kiddie Academy - Easter, Concert Series, Barnyard Boogie Houlihan’s Restaurant & Bar - Community events
O2B Kids - Halloween Party
Peak Heating & Cooling - Community events
Pedego Bikes - Adult programming
Pizzaioli - Community events
Powers Ridge Senior Living - Senior Center
Power Systems - Community events
REACH for Resources - Adaptive Recreation programs Renew Active - Rec Center access program
Landmark Tours - Travel education
Living Christ Lutheran Church - Tree Lighting Little Charity Book Truck - Concert Series; 4 th of July
Lloyd’s Barbershop - 4 th of July
Love Inc. of ECC - Senior Center Support Lunds & Byerlys Chanhassen - Community events
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South Lake Agency Inc. - Halloween Party
Southwest Transit - Tree Lighting; Senior Center program transportation; Community Day Southwest Metro Chamber of Commerce - 4 th of July; Tree Lighting Southwest Christian High School - Park projects
Studio SLVR - 4 th of July
Subway Chanhassen - Senior Center Summerwood Senior Living - Senior Center
Tequila Butcher - 4 th of July
The Garden by the Woods - Gnomadic Gnome Program The Mustard Seed Landscaping & Garden Center - Tree Lighting; Community events Tonka Serves - Community events Tono Pizzeria + Cheesesteaks - Community events Traci Preciado, Pemberton Homes Realty - 4th of July; Halloween Party Trellis - Senior Center
Senior Community Services - Caregiver support services; Alzheimer’s awareness Scouting Groups - Park projects; Senior Center Rotary Club of Chanhassen - February Festival; 4 th of July; Senior leaf raking Riley Purgetory Bluff Creek Watershed District - February Festival 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
Waytek - Community events We CAB - Senior Center Vexilar - February Festival
SERVPRO of Chaska/Chanhassen - 4 th of July Sentence to Serve (Adults) - Park projects
Shakopee Brewhall - 4 th of July
Wink Family Eye Care - Community events Work Experience Program - Rec Center Work program partnership West Metro Warriors - Rec Center facility partnership; Special Olympics MN
Silver Sneakers - Recreation Center access program Silver & Fit, Active & Fit - Recreation Center access program Shakopee Heritage Society - Local History speaker
Skyhawks Sports - Youth programs Sophia Martin - Community Art Program
Xcel Energy - Community events
Xfinity - 4 th of July
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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+
CONTRIBUTING CORPORATE » Waytek Inc. BUSINESS » Be Well Chiropractic » CFC Athletics »
Chanhassen Dinner Theatres
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Crisp & Green
Halla Greens Golf Course
PURPLE LEAF CORPORATE » Xfinity BUSINESS »
Leeann Chin
Lloyd’s Barbershop
Med Box Grill
Moe’s Char House New Horizon Academy
North Coop O2B Kids
Americana Community Bank Automotive Unlimited Bongards Premium Cheese
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Peak Heating & Cooling, Inc.
Shakopee Brewhall Tequila Butcher
» Chanhassen American Legion Post 580 » Chick-fil-A Chanhassen & Eden Prairie » Christian Brothers Automotive » Eden Trace Corp » J&R Complete Auto Repair » kiddywampus » Lunds & Byerlys Chanhassen » Mathnasium of Chanhassen West » Merlin’s Ace Hardware » Nicolet National Bank » Pizzaioli » Riley Crossing Senior Living » SERVOPRO of Chaska/Chanhassen » South Lake Agency Inc. » The Garden By The Woods » The Mustard Seed Landscaping & Garden Center » Wink Family Eye Care INDIVIDUAL » Jim Peck, Parks Commissioner » Vernelle Clayton
Tono Pizzeria + Cheesesteaks Turbo Nails of Chanhassen
GREEN LEAF CORPORATE » Ridgeview BUSINESS » SILVER LEAF CORPORATE »
Old National Bank
Brown’s Tire & Auto Chanhassen Chiropractic Chanhassen Dental Culver’s Chanhassen Houlihan’s Restaurant & Bar
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Kiddie Academy Metropolitan Supply Power Systems
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