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11254 Crooked Lake Boulevard, Coon Rapids, MN 55433
Community education programs and classes:
  • Archery
  • Ballroom, Hawaiian, Tahitian and square dancing instruction
  • Basketball, softball, volleyball and football
  • Business consulting services
  • Computer classes
  • Cooking classes
  • CPR/First Aid
  • Day camps with drawing instruction, sculpture instruction, skateboarding, ice hockey, acting instruction and chess
  • Field trips
  • Fishing
  • Foreign language instruction
  • Golf
  • Gym games
  • Knitting instruction
  • Mature driver training
  • Painting classes
  • Parenting classes
  • Parenting skills development
  • Personal finance instruction
  • Photography instruction
  • Sewing instruction
  • Sign language instruction
  • Swimming lessons, aquatic exercise and lifeguard training
  • T'ai Chi Ch-uan, swimming, exercise classes/groups and aerobics
  • Woodworking instruction
  • Writing instruction
  • Youth Development/Youth Service: Programs involving high school youth in service learning opportunities in the community. Portion of funding is used to provide integration support to youth with disabilities into existing community education programs.
8150 295th Street East, Cannon Falls, MN 55009
  • Dakota Woods Dog Park
Lake Byllesby Regional Park
  • Lake Byllesby Regional Park Trailhead: Dogsledding, hiking and skijoring trails; beach; boat launch; campground; playground; horseshoe pits; picnic shelter; fishing; swimming
Lebanon Hills Regional Park
  • Camp Sacajawea Retreat Center meeting space
  • Equestrian Trailhead: Equestrian trails and picnic tables
  • Holland Lake Trailhead: Hiking/snowshoeing and cross-country ski trails, fishing pier, picnic area/shelter, canoeing, kayaking, paddleboarding, ski skating
  • Jensen Lake Trailhead: Hiking/snowshoeing and ski touring trails, canoe route access, playground and picnic shelter/area, fishing, ice fishing
  • Lebanon Hills campground
  • Lebanon Hills Visitor Center: Park information and maps, reference library, equipment rental, Discovery Room meeting space rental, day camps, yoga
  • Schulze Lake Beach: Picnic area, access to hiking trails, canoe, kayak and stand-up paddleboard rental, swimming
  • Visitor Center Trailhead: Hiking, ski and snowshoe trails, nature interpretive trail, beach, equipment rental, canoe route access, fishing pier, picnic area, sledding hill, kayaking, paddleboarding, swimming
  • West Trailhead: Hiking and mountain bike trails, picnic shelter, ski skating, snowshoeing
Miesville Ravine Park Reserve
  • Miesville Ravine Park Reserve Trailhead: Hiking and snowshoeing trails, picnic shelters
Spring Lake Park Reserve
  • Community gardening plots
  • Lower Spring Lake Park Reserve Trailhead (Archery Trail): Access to archery trail, horseshoe pits, picnic shelter, snowshoeing, and Camp Spring Lake Retreat Center meeting space
  • Schaar's Bluff Trailhead: Hiking, ski touring and ski skating trails, picnic shelters/area, playground, sand volleyball court, gardening, Schaar's Bluff Gathering Center meeting space, and day camps
Thompson County Park
  • Thompson County Park Trailhead: Hiking and snowshoe trails, playground, fishing pier, picnic shelter, horseshoe pits, and Dakota Lodge meeting space
Whitetail Woods Regional Park
  • Whitetail Woods Trailhead: Hiking, ski touring and snowshoe trails, Fawn Crossing Nature Play area, amphitheater, picnic area, sledding hills, camper cabins
1250 Oak Avenue, Waconia, MN 55387
Provides skating and hockey lessons and open skate sessions. Ice rental, birthday parties, and meeting spaces available.
325 South Eliot Avenue, Rush City, MN 55069
Mayor and City Council Members
  • Member contact information
Administration
  • Community garden
  • Information on rental of community center
  • Oversees city department operations, accounts payable and receivable, community development, and utility billing
Economic Development
  • Helps with the development of new businesses and properties throughout the City
  • Helps retain and redevelop businesses
Elections
  • Ballot information, election information, voter registration, and voting absentee/voting early
Planning and Zoning Department
  • Maintains the City's Comprehensive Plan, which establishes overall goals and policies for community development, revitalization, maintenance, and growth. The Zoning Ordinance is the principal tool used to regulate land uses and development standards. Produces many maps, development lists, reports, and presentations for the public.
  • Responsible for issuing permits for buildings, chickens, fencing, peddlers, and signs
Public Works
  • General Public Works department email [email protected]; address 51569 Forest Boulevard, Rush City, MN 55069; after hour emergency, call (320)416-2076
  • Includes maintenance of all public parks, properties, and facilities, sanitary sewer services, water treatment, and distribution
  • Operates a compost site near the Public Works garage. The site is open for drop-off of leaves and grass and for pickup of free compost.
1620 Ames Avenue East, Saint Paul, MN 55106
  • Healthy Movement Programming includes:
  • Athletic programs: Individual/teams including basketball, flag football, soccer and baseball
  • Open gym and physical activities
  • Outdoor and environmental education
  • Conflict resolution
  • Counseling
  • Education/Computer Learning Center includes computer driving stimulation program to practice safe driving, basic instruction, and avoiding risky behaviors while driving
  • Nutrition program includes:
  • Healthy meal/snack served daily
  • Nutrition education and meal preparation
  • Gardening opportunities
  • K - 8 Reading and literacy enrichment program for youth who have been assessed as needing focused reading support, and numeracy enrichment to assist youth in transition from "learning to read" to "reading to learn" skills with a focus on building math proficiencies
  • K - 12 Academic enrichment program for youth to promote academic growth Offers 1:1 academic support including tutoring, skills to become self-directed learners, STEM focused activities and Mentoring program
  • Leadership/citizenship groups
  • Life skills education
  • Teen Pathways College Readiness Program: Individualized support and assistance preparing youth for ACT/SAT exams, college applications, college visits and other assistance as needed to ensure student's progress
  • Teen Pathways Employment Readiness Program: Individualized and mentoring support to enhance working and life skills including managing a checking account, creating a budget, saving and investing, career plans and mentoring, vocational exploration, interviewing techniques and additional services as needed to ensure a student's success beyond high school
  • "Smart Moves" drug and alcohol use prevention program and premature sexual activity prevention
3877 Stebner Road, Duluth, MN 55811
Adventure Base, Duluth Camp Barksdale, located on Lake Superior north on Hwy 13, 2.5 miles from US Hwy 2 in Washburn Camp Horace Johnson, Island Lake, located 25 mile north of Duluth Camp Nushka, located on Cass Lake in the middle of the Chippewa National Forest in Pennington
What's Here
500 Sunset Drive, Suite 1, Jordan, MN 55352
Offers community education and recreational activities for various age groups Adults Activities:
  • Adult education for adult learners interested in learning English, skills, high school equivalency classes, career, and workforce training opportunities
  • Arts and crafts such as crochet and sewing
  • Cooking and baking classes
  • Field trips
  • Fitness classes such as Pilates, cardio, yoga, strength training, running marathons, and personal training
  • Instrument learning and music instruction classes
  • Older adult ages 55 and over activities and coffee talks
Youth Activities:
  • Art and crafts such as art, soap making, crochet, and sewing
  • Babysitting learning skills
  • Ballet classes
  • Band instruction in a marching, jazz, percussion, brass, woodwind or contemporary band
  • Cheer camp
  • Clay club
  • Driving instruction classes for youth ages 14 1/2
  • First aid basics and safety
  • Recreation sports activities such as soccer, tennis, volleyball, cross country, Tae Kwon Do, baseball, pickleball, flag football, basketball, and football
  • Seasonal activities and events
  • STEM activities such as Legos and robotics
250 Summit Avenue North, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
Mayor and City Council Members: Departments:
  • Administration
  • Building Department: Issues building and electrical permits, delivers code enforcement and inspections
  • City Attorney
  • Community Development: Maintains the City's Comprehensive Plan, which establishes overall goals and policies for community development, revitalization, maintenance, and growth. The Zoning Ordinance is the principal tool used to regulate land uses and development standards. Produces maps, development lists, reports, and presentations for the public.
  • Economic Development Authority
  • Election
  • Finance Department: Coordination and planning of all city financial information including annual budget and tax levy. Processes accounts receivable, accounts payable, and utility billing
  • License and Permit: Includes animal, firework, liquor, mobile food unit, peddler/merchant, sign, and special event permit
  • Parks and Recreation: Includes a variety of parks and trails. The Clearing features an interactive water feature and an all inclusive playground.
  • Planning and zoning
  • Public works: Includes maintenance of all public parks, properties, and facilities, sanitary sewer services, street repairs and sweeping, snow removal, storm drainage system, and water supply. Also offers recycling and garbage information
  • Sauk Rapids Compost Site: Compost Site located 1 1/4 miles North of Golden Spike Road on County Road 57. Reserved for single-family use and requires a sticker permit. to access the site. Visit website for more information or call (320)258-5319.
705 2nd Street North, Princeton, MN 55371
Mayor and City Council Members: Member contact information Departments:
  • Cemetery: Oak Knoll Cemetery is owned and maintained by the City of Princeton. Address: 511 13th Avenue North Princeton MN 55371. Stone location request form available online. Fill out and remit with a check for $25 to City Hall.
  • Parks and Recreation: Offers nine city parks, parks may offer a splash park and camping. Visit website for maps and reservation information.
  • Planning and Zoning: Contact Mary Lou at City Hall for land use permits, applications, and application deadlines at (763)389-2040.
  • Public Safety: Provides fire and rescue services and emergency management services.
  • Public Works: Assists with street maintenance such as pothole patching, sweeping, and snow plowing. City parks maintenance such as mowing and landscaping. City cemetery maintenance such as mowing, and storm sewer maintenance.
180 Main Street, West Concord, MN 55985
Mayor and City Council Members ?Administration
  • Responsible for directing staff on the implementation of policies set by the City Council. Oversees all department heads, coordinates the day-to-day operations, prepares and administers the city budget, works as the planning and zoning administrator, prepares the city council agenda, administers city elections, and is the key contact for economic development within the city
Building Permits and City Codes ?Elections Economic Development Authority (EDA) Park and Recreation
  • Offers swimming pool (seasonal), tennis court/pickleball court, sand volleyball, basketball court, playground areas, and outdoor ice rink in the winter
Public Library
  • 9:30 am - 5 pm Monday - Friday and 12 noon - 4 pm Saturday
Public works ?- City compost, snow removal, water and sewer
205 4th Street, Cleveland, MN 56017
Mayor and City Council Member Contact Information Departments
  • City Clerk's Office
  • Public works/waste/wastewater
Services
  • Cleveland Area Food Shelf
  • Emergency Management
  • Parks: Cherry Creek Park, Veteran's Memorial Cleveland, and Water Tower Park
  • Permits: Building, burning, zoning, etc.
2100 White Bear Avenue, Maplewood, MN 55109
Group Exercise Classes: Members can attend a variety of free fitness classes, including cardio and strength, dance, strength, yoga and pilates, ForeverWell, Kids and Family, and water exercise. Note: Not all classes are offered at all locations. Personal Training and Assessments: Rates for members and non-members. Members can receive a free one-on-one 60-minute assessment session with a certified personal trainer. Personal training sessions are available virtually via Zoom (included in membership or a monthly fee). Small Group Training Programs:
  • Provides opportunities for small group training and flex training. Available classes vary by location. Rates for members and non-members.
  • Wellness 180 provides a series of lessons that will help educate participants in and out of a classroom setting on how gradual lifestyle changes can positively impact their health. Rates for members and non-members.
  • Wellbeats is for kids ages 3 to 14 who are participants of Kids Stuff or child care (must be a member). Kids Stuff provides free drop-off child care while parents/caregivers work out (must be a member).
Elder Care: Provides specific programs and services to support older adults age 55 and older, including in-person activities and free classes.
  • ForeverWell: Provides members with wellness activities for older adults age 55 and older including virtually online or in-person options. Must be a member for the virtual online activities. Also provides wellness checks for senior ForeverWell members. The George Wellbeing programs offer guidance, virtually or one-on-one in a group setting, with a board-certified coach, to help participants navigate healthy choices.
Adult Sports Leagues: Provides team, doubles, and individuals sport activities. Opportunities for members and non-members. Kids Sports: Provides year-round activities and program for kids of all ages and skill levels, including youth sports leagues and classes, summer sports, Homeschool Physical Education, and adult sports leagues. Members and non-members are welcome to participate. Offers youth with disabilities age 8 and up opportunities to participate in the Blazing Stars Special Olympics Team. The Young Athletes program introduces children ages 2 to 7 with and without intellectual disabilities to the world of sports. Orthology: Provides physical therapy and chiropractic services Kids and Families: Provides exercises classes, adventure racing, free child care while members work out, Parents Night Out provides child care for an evening out, family friendly fitness centers, and youth and family fitness cards that outlines an entire workout from warm-ups to cool down stretches. Journey to Freedom: Provides an 8 week session where participants meet in small-group discussions, read, reflect, find support, and heal. The goal of the program is to build community and support successful life change in a safe place. Specialty series include Freedom from Body Image and Food Issues, Freedom from Low Self-Esteem, Freedom from the Pain of Grief and Disappointment, and Freedom from Fear. Condition Specific Programs: Include tailored health and fitness programs for people with health conditions including Parkinson's disease and pre-diabetes. Water Safety Program: Provides reduced cost water safety instruction for kids ages 5 - 14 and swimming lessons for ages 6 months to adult. Offers parent and child, school-age children, preschool children, and teen and adult swimming lessons and water safety instruction. Member and non-member rates available. Provides trainings and certifications for lifeguard training, CPR and first aid, babysitting safety, safety training for coaches and instructor level training. Classes are offered in a traditional classroom and blended where lessons are online and skills are practiced in class.
10509 108th Street NW, Annandale, MN 55302
Residential overnight camps for children and adults of all abilities Camp activities include:
  • Arts and crafts
  • Camping experiences that enhance independence and self-esteem for children and adults with disabilities
  • Gymnasium, indoor pool, indoor bouldering (climbing) wall, and fully accessible challenge ropes course
  • Nature buildings
  • Network of hiking trails
  • Outdoor shooting ranges
  • Recreation halls
  • Therapeutic horseback riding program includes adaptive riding, hippotherapy, and horsemanship experiences catered to participants' abilities and needs
Programs catering to:
  • Developmentally disabled, such as individuals with Down syndrome or autism
  • Learning disabled, such as individuals with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) or non-verbal learning disabilities.
  • Physically disabled, such as individuals with cerebral palsy or seizure disorder
300 3rd Avenue NE, Cambridge, MN 55008
Mayor and City Council Members: City Departments:
  • Administration: Oversees general policies, procedures, and city elections, and is responsible for city operations
  • Building Department: Provides building permits and inspections to comply with local ordinances and codes
  • Community Development
  • City Parks: Offers many city-wide parks that feature dog parks, disc golfing, ice rinks, pickleball, and skateboarding
?- Economic Development
  • Finance: Provides information on water utility bills. Responsible for accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll
  • Planning and Zoning: Provides long-range planning services and reviews land use plans for consistency with city plans, and issues applications for sign permits
  • Public Works: Provides snowplowing, street sweeping, sign maintenance, line/crosswalk painting, public area mowing, and pothole repair
  • Wastewater Treatment Facility
  • Utilities
1661 Park Ridge Drive, Chaska, MN 55318
Coordinates leisure time activities such as:
  • Swimming pool
  • Dance and exercise classes
  • Racquetball court
  • Gymnasium
  • Community room
  • Craft rooms
  • Community theater
  • Indoor play area
  • Disc golf
  • Birthday Party Packages: Offers a variety of options, including swimming, ice skating, playing in the Playroom, and gymnasiums. Also offers crafts and games.
  • Volleyball
  • Fitness center with yoga classes
  • Outdoor skating rinks
  • Field trips
  • Soccer
413 Bluejay Avenue, Mayer, MN 55360
Mayor and City Council:
  • Member contact information
City Departments: Administration Department
  • Responsible for financial activities, personnel activities, elections, communication, and general government administration
Building Department
  • Oversees all residential and commercial building permits within the city
Engineering Department
  • Responsible for planning, design, management, and construction of city infrastructure
Planning and Zoning
  • Responsible for adhering to the city's planning and zoning codes and subdivision regulations
Public Works
  • Repairs and maintains city parks, streets, street sweeping, street light maintenance, storm and sewer systems, traffic signs, and water system
5394 Edgewood Drive, Mounds View, MN 55112
Offers recreational programs for preschool through senior citizens, youth and adult athletic programs, and park facility rentals. Ice Rinks:
  • Hillview Park Ice Rink: Full size hockey rink, pleasure rink, and warming house
  • Lambert Ice Rink: Full size hockey rink, pleasure rink and warming house during the winter season
NOTE: Ice rinks will be closed if the temperature is below 0 degrees or -10 degrees wind chill. Rinks will close if the weather is above 38 degrees for multiple days. Check the Mounds View Community Center website or Facebook page for updates. Parks:
  • City Hall Park: 2401 County Road 10 Mounds View, MN 55112; Park building, pavilions, portable restrooms, sand volleyball courts, baseball fields, open field space, and playground
  • Greenfield Park: 2335 Knoll Drive Mounds View, MN 55112; Picnic tables, ball field, basketball court, playground, hiking trails, and single stall batting cage
  • Groveland Park: 2815 Ardan Avenue Mounds View, MN 55112; grills, picnic tables, ball field, tennis courts, basketball court, play equipment, permanent restrooms
  • Hillview Park: 7901 Greenwood Drive Mounds View, MN 55112; Park building (air conditioned), indoor restrooms, indoor drinking fountain, covered outdoor picnic area, picnic tables, playground, baseball field, and large field space
  • Lakeside Lions Park: 7840 Pleasant View Drive Spring Lake Park, MN 55432; large and small pavilion with picnic tables, indoor restrooms, grill, playground, baseball field, sand volleyball court, and trails
  • Lambert Park: 5324 Jackson Drive Mounds View, MN 55112; Park building (air conditioned), kitchenette (sink, counter space, refrigerator), indoor restrooms, indoor drinking fountain, covered outdoor picnic area (4 picnic tables, drinking fountain, no grill), baseball field, ice hockey rink, playground, and large open field space
  • Random Park: 5214 Long Lake Road Mounds View, MN 55112; Park building (air conditioned), indoor restrooms, indoor drinking fountain, kitchenette, outdoor picnic area (2 picnic tables, 2 benches), playground, and basketball court (half-court)
  • Silver View Park: 2700 County Road I Mounds View, MN 55112; Playground, baseball field, basketball court, sand volleyball court, soccer field, frisbee golf, horseshoe pit, and trails
  • Woodcrest Park: 2752 Woodcrest Drive Mounds View, MN 55112; Playground
205 1st Street North, Waterville, MN 56096
Mayor and City Council Member Contact Information Administration:
  • City Administrator/Clerk: works as planning and zoning administrator and administers city elections
  • City Bookkeeper handles the city's monthly water and sewer billings
Economic Development Authority:
  • Primary focus includes promotion and attraction of new and expanding business and industry throughout the region
  • Seeks to utilize economic tools and incentives to spur development and enhance business climate. Offers a Revolving Loan Fund, Tax Increment Financing, Minnesota's JOBZ tax incentive program, and assistance in obtaining state, federal and business financial loans or grants.
Parks and Recreation:
  • Provides park facilities reservations on a first-come, first-serve basis and a fee is required. Park programs available for all ages.
Streets/Parks:
  • Responsible for maintenance of city roadways and alleys and snow removal
  • Lions Park
  • West Park
  • Boat landing and city swimming beach
Water:?- Responsible for water treatment plant operation, sewer treatment plant operation, and also maintenance, testing and record keeping
8200 Belich Road, Cloquet, MN 55720
Offers three community centers for members of the Fond Du Lac band. All facilities feature a gymnasium, weight room, and library. The Cloquet Community Center offers a pool and hot tub. The community centers provide fun and educational activities throughout the year. Activities offered:
  • Adult brunch, elder lunch, and teen dinners at low cost
  • Bingo nights
  • Elder exercise
  • GED classes
  • Immersion language table
  • Ojibwe language table
NOTE: Activities will vary from center to center
501 South 2nd Street, Minneapolis, MN 55401
Instrument based summer camp experience that provides opportunities for exploration and musical skill building. Available to people of all musical levels.
900 5th Street, Holdingford, MN 56340
Is dedicated to developing lifelong learning opportunities while utilizing community resources and coordinating with local agencies to meet the ever changing needs of adults and children in the area. Providing:
  • Adult enrichment: Lap swim, puzzle race, social club classes, and virtual workshops
  • Summer recreation: Baseball, softball, rookie ball, and t-ball
  • Youth activities: Babysitting clinic, cookie decorating, culinary crafts, firearm safety, grand rapids academic summer programs, minecraft, painting, tumbling, and fishing contest
  • Youth athletics: Basketball, dance, soccer, swim and dive camp, track, volleyball, and wrestling
2021 West Main Street, Albert Lea, MN 56007
After school activities including youth sports, swim lessons, and also provides a place for children to go after school Activities are on site at the Family Y and include:
  • Cooking class
  • Crafts
  • Group games
  • Occasional field trips
  • Science and technology
  • Snack time
  • Study time
  • Swimming