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Sponsors recreational programs for all ages including senior citizens and persons with disabilities; included are: - Adaptive recreation for persons with disabilities - Day camps - Parks, playgrounds, picnic facilities, family gardens, recreational trails, ice rinks, two swimming beaches (Shady Oak Beach and Libbs Lake Beach), five tennis courts, basketball court, swimming pool, weight machines, free weights, meeting space, hiking trails, biking trails, skate park, canoe rental, sand volleyball, fishing, recreational facilities - Youth sports leagues and classes including gymnastics, softball, baseball, basketball, soccer, lacrosse, swimming lessons year round, CPR instruction, land and water aerobics, kick boxing, safety awareness/self defense, ice skating, ice hockey, skateboarding, and in-line skating

Offers community recreation facilities and programming, including:

- Aquatic center

- Civic arena

- Conference center

- Fitness: Assessments, aerobics, exercise classes, and weight training

- Fitness center

- Facility rentals

- Indoor playground and gymnasium

​- Ice skating

- Sports: Basketball, flag football leagues, gymnastics, soccer, tennis, volleyball, and wrestling

- Swimming lessons

- Swimming pool

- Youth and adult recreation classes

Maintains city athletic fields, lakes, nature centers, parks, playgrounds, and community recreation facilities. Offers two enclosed facilities and three open-air shelters for rent. Additional services include rental equipment.

Administration

Mayor and City Council Members Departments

​Administrative Services 

​- Responsible for communications, general administration, information technology, licensing, and supporting the city council

​- Phone: (651)730-2705

​Community Development 

​- Responsible for the city's economic development activities, environmental services, neighborhood and housing services, long range planning activities, and zoning administration 

- Phone: (651)730-2806

​Finance

- Oversees the processing and management of the City's accounting transactions

- Phone: (651)730-2719

Human Resources

- Oversees employee and labor relations, payroll and benefit administration, policy development and implementation, safety and wellness programs, and employee training and development

- Phone: (651)730-2714

Public Works

​- Comprised of engineering, parks, streets and fleet, and utilities divisions

- Phone: (651)730-2740

Recreation 

​- Responsible for community activities and special events

- Phone: (651)747-3860

- Co-rec softball and volleyball leagues

- Exercise classes

- Golf course

- Gym rental

- Public skating at Sports Arena

- Specialty camps ages 6 - 12 - Splash Valley Water Park: Outdoor swimming pool with water slides and a lazy river - Summertime arts and crafts activities for youth ages 6 - 10 - Weekend family open gym with basketball - Youth open gym with basketball and volleyball

• Field House: Operates with four volleyball courts or two basketball courts. Indoor playground program.

• Open gym

• Outdoor pool with lap swimming, open swim, private rental, and aqua zumba

• Walking and jogging

- Central Square Community Center: Indoor pool, fitness room, programs, classes, meeting space, locker rooms, swimming lessons, exercise classes, and gymnastics gym - Community Garden: Rents 15' x 20' community garden plots at the west end of McMorrow Field at 200 South Street - Youth Athletics: Administers and coordinates leagues of t-ball (ages 4 - 5) and football (first - second grade for flag and third - sixth grade for tackle)

Offers a wide variety of parks and recreation programming for people of all ages. This includes adult athletic leagues, youth programs, and seasonal activities. Visit the website for a current list of recreation programs. Additional services include: 

- Administers Westwood Hills Environmental Education, nature trails, and nature interpretive programs

- Management of the city recreation center, which consists of an indoor ice arena, outdoor pool, aquatic park, and banquet and meeting rooms for community use

- Off-leash dog parks

- Park maintenance

Provides recreational activities and facilities available to all ages year-round. Activities offered: - Adult sports such as pickle ball, volleyball, Crokicurl, basketball, softball, and dodge ball - Classes in computers, discussions, foot care services, and fitness for adults ages 55 and over - Community garden at Donahue North Park, lottery sign-up for plots begins in January - Dance classes such as belly dance, weddings, and couples dance - Park facility, community center/senior center room, and park field rentals - Physical fitness classes such as yoga, cardio, Tai Chi, strength training, and Zumba - Preschool and youth explore gymnastics, team sports, theater, arts, crafts, and tennis lessons - Swimming lessons year-round - Teen programs and teen center - Winter activities such as snowshoeing, ice hockey, ice skating, and snow trails

- Co-rec softball and volleyball leagues

- Exercise classes

- Golf course

- Gym rental

- Public skating at Sports Arena

- Specialty camps ages 6 - 12 - Splash Valley Water Park: Outdoor swimming pool with water slides and a lazy river - Summertime arts and crafts activities for youth ages 6 - 10 - Weekend family open gym with basketball - Youth open gym with basketball and volleyball

Recreation facility that includes:

- 6-lane lap pool with a waterslide, kids' play pool with slide, and a hot tub - Gymnasium - Indoor walking and running track - Free weights, fitness machines, and cardiovascular equipment - Land/water aerobics and other fitness classes - Youth fitness classes and programs

Mayor and City Council Members:

- Member contact information             https://www.cookmn.us/government/mayor_city_council/index.php

Departments:

- Administration

- Airport

- Economic Development Authority

- Elections

- Licenses and Fees

- Maintenance

- Parks and Recreation: Includes a community center, baseball fields, and an ice rink. Features two city parks, Cook City Park and Gazebo, and Veterans Park.

- Utilities

Social, cultural programs oriented toward Jewish heritage, and recreational programs. Includes children and teens with physical and developmental disabilities in all programs. Programs:

- After-school child care and school vacation programs for elementary school–aged children

- Child care and nursery school for preschoolers

- Child care for infants and toddlers

- Fitness and wellness programs for all ages, including pre- and postnatal fitness and arthritis-focused exercise

- Playground

Physical facilities:

- Gymnasium, swimming pool, outdoor tennis courts, racquetball courts, indoor running track, aerobics studio, dance studio, fitness and conditioning center

- Teen lounge and game room with iMac computers with Internet access, CD burner, large screen TV with cable, stereo, pool table, ping pong, and video games

Year-round centers are located throughout the city. Some have gymnasiums and auditoriums. They offer programs for preschoolers, youth, teens, families and senior citizens. Outdoor playing fields, golf courses, swimming pools/lakes, ice skating rinks and indoor recreation centers are available. Neighborhood Center Locations: - Arlington Hills Community Center, 1200 Payne Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55130, (651)632-3861 - Baker Community Center, 209 West Page Street, Saint Paul, MN 55107, (651)646-6400 (Managed by Saint Paul Public Schools) - Battle Creek Recreation Center, 75 South Winthrop Avenue South, Saint Paul 55119, (651)501-6347 - Conway Recreation Center, 2090 Conway Street, Saint Paul, MN 55119, (651)632-5111 - Dayton's Bluff Recreation Center, 800 Conway Street, Saint Paul, MN 55106, (651)793-3885 - Desnoyer Recreation Center, 525 Pelham Boulevard, Saint Paul, MN 55104, (651)603-0144 (managed by KidsPark) - Duluth & Case Recreation Center, Saint Paul, MN 55106, 1020 Duluth Street, Saint Paul, MN 55106, (651)298-5709 - Dunning Recreation Center, 1221 Marshall Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55105, (651)646-1590 (managed by ARTS-Us) - Eastview Recreation Center, 1675 5th Street East, Saint Paul, MN 55106, (651)276-4437 (managed by Brunette Boxing) - Edgecumbe Recreation Center, 320 South Griggs, Saint Paul, MN 55105, (651)695-3711 - El Rio Vista, 179 East Robie Street, Saint Paul, MN 55107, (651)789-2500 - Frogtown Community Center, 230 Como Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55103, (651)298-5820 - Frost Lake Recreation Center, 1421 Hoyt Avenue East, Saint Paul, MN 55106, (651)632-5111 (managed by Saint Paul Public Schools) - Griggs Recreation Center, 1188 Hubbard Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55104, (651)298-5755 - Groveland Recreation Center, 2021 St. Clair Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55105, (651)695-3714 - Hancock Recreation Center, 1610 Hubbard Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55104, (651)298-4393 - Hayden Heights Recreation Center, 1965 East Hoyt Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55119, (651)298-5716 - Hazel Park Recreation Center, 945 North Hazel Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55119 (651)501-6350 - Highland Park Community Center, 1978 Ford Parkway, Saint Paul, MN 55116, (651)695-3706 - Highwood Hills Recreation Center, 2192 Londin Lane, Saint Paul, MN 55119, (651)501-6347 (phones answered by Battle Creek) - Homecroft Recreation Center, 1850 Sheridan Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55116, (651)695-3706 (managed by Saint Paul Public Schools) - Langford Recreation Center, 30 Langford Park, Saint Paul, MN 55108, (651)298-5765 - Linwood Recreation Center, 860 St. Clair Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55106, (651)298-5660 - Martin Luther King Recreation Center, 271 Mackubin Street, Saint Paul, MN 55102, (651)290-8695 (managed by Hallie Q. Brown) - McDonough Recreation Center, 1544 Timberlake Road, Saint Paul, MN 55117, (651)558-2171 - McMurray Facility, 1155 West Jessamine Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55108, (651)558-2255 - Merriam Park Recreation Center, 2000 St. Anthony Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55104, (651)298-5766 - North Dale Recreation Center, 1414 North Saint Albans Street, Saint Paul, MN 55117, (651)558-2329 - Northwest Como Recreation Center, 1550 North Hamline Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55108, (651)298-5813 - Orchard Recreation Center, 875 Orchard Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55103, (651)261-4252 (managed by Blackhawk Soccer) - Oxford Community Center (Jimmy Lee Recreation Center and Great River Water Park,) 270 Lexington Parkway North, Saint Paul, MN 55104, (651)642-0650 - Palace Recreation Center, 781 Palace Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55102, (651)298-5677 - Phalen Recreation Center, 1000 East Wheelock Parkway, (651)793-6600 - Rice Recreation Center, 1021 Marion Street, Saint Paul, MN 55117, (651)558-2392 - South St. Anthony Recreation Center, 890 Cromwell Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55102, (651) 298-5493 (managed by Joy of the People Soccer Club) - St. Clair Recreation Center, 265 Oneida Street, Saint Paul, MN 55102, (651)298-5493 (managed by West 7th Community Center) - West Minnehaha Recreation Center, 685 West Minnehaha Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55104, (651)298-5823 - Wilder Recreation Center, 958 Jessie Street, Saint Paul, MN 55101, (651)298-5727 (managed by City Academy)

Visit the website to find information on city beaches, community centers, dog parks, gardens, gymnasiums, equipment rentals, golf courses, lakes, recreational fields and courts, parks, pavilions, playgrounds, trails, and other park services: https://www.minneapolisparks.org/parks-destinations/park__destination_map/

- Accepts passport applications

- Adapted therapeutic sports programs for children ages 6 - 13 with autism and physical disabilities - Adult sports providing recreational league play for basketball, boot hockey, broomball, flag football, sand volleyball, soccer, softball, volleyball, and wiffleball

- Banquet and meeting facilities available at Eagan Community Center

- Cartooning, ceramics, drawing, jewelry making, painting, and sculpting classes at Eagan Art House

- Cascade Bay Water Park

- Dog park at Thresher Fields Park, 3200 Brochert Lane features open spaces and lake access. The area is fenced in and includes a separate area for smaller dogs.- Safety camp for children with information about fire safety, fire prevention, personal safety, and how to play it safe in everyday situations. Other day camps also available.- Walking program

- Family programs available to help parents and children explore and have fun as a family

- Fitness facility at Eagan Community Center

- Group fitness classes, running track, gymnasium, and weight training available at Eagan Community Center

- Ice hockey and public skating available at Eagan Civic Arena - Preschool programs (creative, recreational, and socialization) for children ages 3 - 5 including basketball, ballet dancing instruction, jazz dancing instruction, track and field, tennis, hiking, musical instrument instruction, and day camps

- Retreat center available at Moonshine Park 1317 Jurdy Road

- Senior activities and recreational opportunities including bingo, craft projects, quilting group, book clubs, monthly potlucks and speakers, and field trips - Teen programs for teens ages 13 - 17 such as field trips and special events

- Youth programs for children ages 6 - 12 including field trips, playgrounds with birthday parties, classes, fishing, and special events ​

Facility includes: - Fitness room - Gymnasium - Rental of meeting rooms, banquet center, park buildings, fields, and gymnasium available - Six multipurpose meeting rooms - Vending/game area with ping pong table, pool table, and foosball

- Child care available for members

- Lap Pool and Aquatic Center with water slide

- Personal Trainers

- Physical fitness classes and equipment for all ages

- Social and recreational programs

- Summer adventure day camp

​​​- Swimming lessons

- Wellness Center

- Youth sports and leagues

Provides recreational activities for all ages. Offers a community center with a:

- Gym

- Multipurpose room

​​- Recording studio

- Workout room

Youth Recreation Center: Located on the grounds of Brooklyn Center High School, 6500 Humboldt Avenue North, Brooklyn Center, MN. Open gym hours: Thursdays, 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm.

- Aerobic/fitness classes and yoga

- Community center with potter wheels and a kiln, art gallery, snack bar, and game room

- Exercise room and sauna

- Gymnastics

- Nine hole par three golf course

- Outdoor walking trail

- Social Groups: Leisure Time, Men’s Drop-in, Friendship Quilters and Women’s Club, (763)569-3405

- Special recreational activities for children, teens, adults, seniors, and persons with disabilities

- Swimming pool, wading pool, and indoor water slide - Swimming Lessons

Fitness Facilities: Include six stair climbers, four treadmills, and three upright bikes Recreation Programs: Provides year-round activities, programs, and events for all ages, interests, and abilities. Programs provide opportunities to learn life skills, stay fit and active, and connect with the community. Specific programs include preschool, swim lessons, fitness classes, etc. Visit the website for a complete list of programs. Senior Activities: Programming geared for seniors, such as day trips, movies, speakers, holiday parties, defensive driving classes, cards, and exercise programs. Tropical Adventure Indoor Playground: A multi-level tropical-themed indoor playground for children under 12. Includes swings, a waterfall slide, a spiral slide, and a jungle. Tropics Indoor Water Park: Water park features Shipwreck Beach, an area for small children, an animal-themed water walk, a splashing palm tree, giant floating sea creatures, etc. A swimming pool is available for adults, including lap hours, a whirlpool, and a patio for adults only.

Serves as the single point of contact for the City of Rochester for non-emergency requests for information and services.

Mayor Contact Information, visit website: https://www.rochestermn.gov/council-administration/mayor-s-office/ ​

City Council Contact Information, visit website: https://www.rochestermn.gov/council-administration/city-council/councilmembers/

City Attorney:

- City of Rochester attorney

City Clerk:

- Animal and business license

- Election and voting

- Notary

- Parking permit

- Property assessment

Community Development:

- Inspections for building, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing

- Planning/zoning

- Rental tenant complaints

- Trash/debris

Park and Recreation:

- Golf

- Park, trails, and recreation facilities

Public Parking:

- Parking meters (malfuntioning)

Public Works:

- Boulevard tree concerns

- Potholes

- Sidewalk issues

- Traffic concerns and suggestions

Public Utilities:

- Electric and water services (start/stop/transfer services)

- Streetlight outage

Reporting:

- Graffiti

- Tall grass and weeds

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Sponsors recreational programs for all ages including senior citizens and persons with disabilities; included are: - Adaptive recreation for persons with disabilities - Day camps - Parks, playgrounds, picnic facilities, family gardens, recreational trails, ice rinks, two swimming beaches (Shady Oak Beach and Libbs Lake Beach), five tennis courts, basketball court, swimming pool, weight machines, free weights, meeting space, hiking trails, biking trails, skate park, canoe rental, sand volleyball, fishing, recreational facilities - Youth sports leagues and classes including gymnastics, softball, baseball, basketball, soccer, lacrosse, swimming lessons year round, CPR instruction, land and water aerobics, kick boxing, safety awareness/self defense, ice skating, ice hockey, skateboarding, and in-line skating

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

Youth development and a drop in center for youth activities and engagement: - Computer access - Cooking activities - Field trips and special recreational activities - Homework help and subject tutoring - Job information and career guidance - Leadership development opportunities - School guidance, college tours, and assistance applying for continuing education - Sports programs