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Mayor and City Council:

• Member contact information

City Departments:

• Administration: Oversees and supports City departments and operations

• Community Development: Oversees building, electrical permits, fence permits, code enforcement, housing and redevelopment, planning and zoning, and design committee

• Building and Zoning Department: Provides building permits and building inspections. A 24 hour notice is needed to schedule an appointment.

• Engineering: Oversees the planning and designing of new construction and reconstruction of Belle Plaine's sanitary sewers, water mains, storm drainage systems, streets and sidewalks, and other projects to support residents and businesses

• Finance: Responsible for accounts payable, invoices, and general questions regarding billing. Email at [email protected].

• Parks and Trails: Manages the City's parks and rental shelter facilities. Parks and facilities include the Aquatic Center, Archery Park, Blaha Memorial Bird Sanctuary, Century Park, Chatfield Square, City Hall, Court Square Park, Creekside Park, Founders Park, Fountain Park, Gateway Parking Lot, Heritage Square, Hickory Park, Meadow Park, Prairie Park, Riverview Park, Townsend Park, Union Square, and Veterans Park

• Public Works: Responsible for maintaining and repairing the City's streets, water treatment utilities, compost facility, and waste water system. Provides street sweeping, snow plowing, and street repair. Located at 891 Diversified Drive Belle Plaine, MN 56011. Intake phone number (952)873-6742. Hours are open 7 am - 3:30 pm Monday - Friday. Compost Site is located at SMSC Organics Recycling Facility 1905 Mystic Lake Drive South Shakopee, MN 55379 and The Mulch Store Shakopee 14800 Johnson Memorial Drive Shakopee, MN 55379. Open from sunrise to sunset Monday - Friday. Grass clippings and leaves accepted. For general sewer and water utility billing questions, intake phone number (952)873-4644.

• Andy's Bark Park 11664 Dale Road provides an off-leash dog park

• Carver Lake Park and Beach 3175 Century Avenue South provides a swimming beach, open air shelter available for reservation, picnic area, playground, archery range, and off-road cycling trail

• HealthEast Sports Center provides two indoor ice arenas, an outdoor recreational ice skating rink, 36 outdoor athletic fields, Madison's Place handicapped-accessible inclusive playground, and a splash pad water feature

• Ojibway Park/Skate Park 2695 Ojibway Drive provides athletic fields, horseshoe courts, open air shelters, an outdoor ice rink, playground, sand volleyball courts, and skate park

• Tamarack Nature Preserve 1825 Tower Drive provides picnic tables, an accessible playground, pleasure ice skating rink, and trails for cross country skiing

• Splash Valley Water Park: Outdoor swimming pool with water slides and a lazy river

• Golf course

• Public skating at Sports Arena

• Summertime arts and crafts activities for youth ages 6 - 10

• Co-rec softball and volleyball leagues

• Weekend family open gym with basketball

• Youth open gym with basketball and volleyball
• Gym rental

• Specialty camps ages 6 - 12

• Exercise classes

Mayor and City Council Members: ?- Member contact information City Departments:

• City Administration: Manages the day-to-day operations and finances to keep the city running efficiently. Also, handles the city voting and elections.

• Building Permits: Enforces the city and state's building and zoning codes for building and electrical permits

• Public Works: Responsible for the maintenance of all city streets. Duties include snowplowing, street sweeping, sanding, salting, mowing and tree trimming, pothole repair, sidewalk repair, curb repair, water/sewer line repairs and maintenance, city compost site, and more

• Parks and Recreation: Oversees Freedom Park, Hidden Park, High Point Park, Memorial Rose Garden, Northwest Park, and Pleasantview Recreational Area

• Water Department: Responsible for billing and keeping of accounts for residential and business water/sewer service

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

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

• Browns Park: located on the 200 block of South Park Avenue; offers a shelter for rent, play area, basketball court, restrooms, and water fountain

• East End Park: located at the east end of Springfield on Highway 14; offers a shelter, restrooms, basketball hoop, and electric charging stations for vehicles

• North End Park: located at the 600 block of North Van Buren & 200 block of East Maple Street; offers a play area with basketball court next door. A portable restroom is available for use.

• Riverside Park: main park; located along the big Cottonwood River; offers fishing areas, canoe landing, four picnic shelters for rent, play areas, swimming, baseball and softball fields, basketball court, horseshoes, sand volleyball court, tennis court, and pickleball court

• Rotary Park: located at the Cass Avenue Bridge

• Rothenburg Campground: located across the street from Riverside park; see website for additional details.

• Maintains 2.6 miles of paved hiking/biking trails

• Recreational facilities including skating rinks, tennis courts, a swimming beach, playground areas, picnic areas, a boat launch, and sliding areas

• Recreational activities including archery, baseball, football, softball, basketball, soccer, par three nine hole golf course, indoor ice center, adaptive programs, teen programs, Camp Explore day camp, and nature programs

• Educational programs including hockey clinics, a learn to skate program, swimming instruction, golf lessons and leagues, and cross-country ski lessons

• Nature and ski trails

• Equipment loans including canoe rack rentals at Alimagnet, Crystal Beach, Crystal Boat Launch, and Day and Lac Lavon parks

• Athletic club

• Alimagnet Dog Park: 7-acre site allows off lease recreation. Enclosed by fencing and has double-gated entrance for safety and control. Water area, open grass area, wooded area, and mowed trail that is approximately 1/2 mile.

• Community garden plots available for rental at Crosstown 12551 Portland Avenue South, Neill Park 13501 Upton Avenue, and Wolk Park 13800 Parkwood Lane

• Skate Park located at 251 Civic Center Parkway

• Acorn Park: 125 102nd Avenue contains a tennis court and a play area

• Al Flynn Park: 1351 100th Lane contains softball fields, picnic area, 2 tennis courts, and a play area

• Alder Park: 50 104th Lane contains 2 tennis courts, a play area, a basketball court, and a softball field

• Aspen Park: 10500 Foley Boulevard contains a baseball field and a play area

• Bison Creek Park: 2280 127th Lane contains a walking trail, softball field, and play area

• Boulevard Plaza: 11000 Crooked Lake Boulevard contains an open space, parking, picnic areas, event space, and a splash pad

• Burl Oaks Park: 149 120th Avenue contains a walking trail, basketball court, softball field, and play area

• Cardinal Woods Park: 12290 Jay Street contains a basketball court, softball field, and play area

• Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park: 9750 Egret Boulevard

• Coon Rapids Ice Center: 11000 Crooked Lake Boulevard NW contains a skating rink and hockey rink as well as yoga classes

• Coon Rapids Soccer Complex: Creek Meadows Drive contains 6 soccer fields, a picnic shelter, and a play area

• Creekside Park: 2665 131st Avenue contains natural areas

• Crooked Lake Park: 13180 Crooked Lake Boulevard contains a fishing dock, play area, walking trail, tennis court, basketball court, softball field, and picnic shelter

• Dahlia Park: 10760 Direct River Drive contains a playground

• Delta Park: 11151 Yukon Street contains an open skating rink, hockey rink, basketball court, softball field, shelter, and play area

• Dog Park: Hanson Boulevard and 133rd Avenue

• Epiphany Ponds Park: 1475 106th Avenue contains a picnic shelter, walking trail, play area, and basketball court

• Erlandson Nature Center: 1105 Egret Boulevard contains a trail, picnic area, and arboretum

• Kennedy Park: 8490 East River Road contains a play area, basketball court, and tennis court

• Lion's Coon Creek Park: 1664 119th Avenue contains a play area, trails, 3 picnic shelters, 2 softball fields, basketball courts, and a volleyball court

• Mallary Park: 11702 Xeon Boulevard contains natural areas and a walking trail

• Marshland Park: 3121 Northdale Boulevard contains a basketball court, an open space, a sliding hill, walking trails, and natural areas

• Mason Park: 9600 Holly Circle contains a basketball court, play area, and tennis court

• Mercy Park: 3950 115th Avenue contains a basketball court, ball field, playground, shelter, and play area

• Moor Park: 10921 Magnolia Street contains 2 softball fields, tennis courts, 2 hockey rinks, a walking trail, a playground, a shelter, and a basketball court

• Nelson Park: 209 110th Avenue contains a softball field, play area, and basketball court

• Parkside Park: 709 99th Avenue contains a play area and walking trail

• Peppermint Stick Park: 11480 Raven Street NW contains a walking loop, shelter, and play area

• Pheasant Ridge Park: 11845 Pheasant Ridge Drive contains walking trails, a play area, a shelter, and a basketball court

• Prairie Oaks Park: 1455 127th Avenue contains a play area, a trail, and a picnic shelter

• Prospect Park: 3159 116th Lane contains a basketball court, tennis court, shelters, and a play area

• Riverdale Park: 3356 131st Lane contains a play area, ballfield, and basketball court

• Riverview Park: 2420 105th Avenue contains 2 softball fields, a little league baseball field, a hockey rink, an open skating rink, a play area, a picnic shelter, a tennis court, a basketball court, and a skate park

• Riverwind Park: 2420 105th Avenue contains a play area, basketball court, shelter, and tennis courts

• Robinson Park: 1201 Egret Boulevard contains a walking trail and natural areas

• Rockslide Park: 11200 Swallow Street contains a play area, basketball court, trails, and a picnic shelter

• Sand Creek Athletic Complex: 1008 Northdale Boulevard contains 6 softball fields, 2 football fields, a play area, a hockey rink, an open skating area, and a skate park

• Soccer Complex: 1705 111th Avenue contains picnic areas, picnic shelters, a play area, a soccer field, and a walking trail

• Sunrise Pond Park: 125 124th Lane contains a basketball court, shelter, playground, and walking trails

• Thorpe Park: 2691 Carlson Drive contains a hockey rink, an open skating rink, a play area, a shelter, and a walking trail

• Thrush Park: 12284 Quinn Street contains a play area, shelter, and walking trail

• Towerview Park: 2849 116th Avenue contains a play area and a ball field

• Trackside Park: 10425 Hummingbird Street contains a play area and basketball court

• Twin Fields Park: 2141 108th Avenue contains a play area and walking trail

• Vineyards Park: 11947 Vintage Street contains a play area, basketball court, and tennis court

• Wilderness Park: 1300 Main Street contains a walking trail and natural areas

• Wildwood Park: 2005 131st Avenue contains a walking trail, play area, and basketball court

• Wintercrest Baseball Complex: 10300 Woodcrest Drive contains 2 baseball fields, a hockey rink, an open skating rink, disc golf, and a play area

• Wintercrest Park: 10300 Woodcrest Drive contains walking trails, disc golf, and a play area

• Woodcrest Park: 901 103rd Avenue contains a play area, football field, basketball court, shelter, disc golf, and trail

• Woodland Heights Parks: 1760 127th Avenue contains natural areas

• Woodland Oaks Park: 12750 Hummingbird Street contains a play area, basketball court, and walking trails

• Woodview Park: 11540 Olive Street contains a picnic shelter, play area, and walking trail

• Able Park: 8200 Able Street with two softball fields, a soccer field, two volleyball courts, two playgrounds, a picnic shelter, a hockey rink/general skating rink, and a basketball court

• Lakeside - Lions Park: 79th Avenue and Pleasant Drive with a softball field; two volleyball courts; Spring Lake and fishing pier; a walking trail; playground; three picnic shelters with grills and picnic tables

• Sanburnol Park: 520 Sanburnol Drive with two softball fields, picnic tables, a general skating rink, and a playground

• Terrace Park: 410 79th Avenue with two softball fields; two tennis courts; a basketball court; volleyball court; hockey and general skating rinks; skate park; football field; two picnic shelters with tables

• Triangle Park: Able Street and Manor Drive with picnic tables, gazebo, and walking trails

• Westwood Park: 8450 Westwood Road with a softball field, playground, and picnic shelter

• Adopt-a-Park Program: Groups can sign up to keep parks clean

• Foundry Hill Park: 400 6th Avenue NW contains a nature area, a regulation little league field, a horseshoe pit, two football fields, a picnic area, a basketball court, and a playground

• Greenway Park/Trail System: 101 Rising Moon Alley contains a walking, jogging, biking, and cross-country skiing 4.1-mile trail; a picnic area, and nature trails

• Heritage Park: 1101 Lexington Avenue North contains two basketball courts and a picnic area

• Memorial Bench/Tree Program: Individuals can purchase a tree or bench in memory of someone

• Memorial Park: 401 Main Street East contains a swimming pool, golf course, three baseball/softball fields, four horseshoe pits, two volleyball courts, a picnic area, and a playground

• Northside Park: 401 Lexington Avenue North contains a softball/baseball field, tennis court, basketball court, trail areas, a picnic area, and a playground

• Philipp's Park: 201 ½ 4th Avenue NW contains a nature area and trail

• Settlers Park: 1114 9th Street SE contains a trail/green meadow nature area, softball/baseball fields, three soccer fields, a basketball court, picnic shelter, and playground

• Sliding Hill Skate Park: 1501 Columbus Avenue North contains a trail/nature area, skateboard park, skating rink and sledding

• Southside Park: 604 Central Avenue South contains a nine-hole disc golf course, trail areas/nature areas, a basketball court, softball/baseball field, picnic area and playground

• Yackly Cabin: 301 4th Avenue NW contains a nature area

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

• Recreational facilities including skating rinks, tennis courts, a swimming beach, playground areas, picnic areas, a boat launch, and sliding areas

• Recreational activities including archery, baseball, football, softball, basketball, soccer, par three nine hole golf course, indoor ice center, adaptive programs, teen programs, Camp Explore day camp, and nature programs

• Educational programs including hockey clinics, a learn to skate program, swimming instruction, golf lessons and leagues, and cross-country ski lessons

• Nature and ski trails

• Equipment loans including canoe rack rentals at Alimagnet, Crystal Beach, Crystal Boat Launch, and Day and Lac Lavon parks

• Athletic club

• Alimagnet Dog Park: 7-acre site allows off lease recreation. Enclosed by fencing and has double-gated entrance for safety and control. Water area, open grass area, wooded area, and mowed trail that is approximately 1/2 mile.

• Community garden plots available for rental at Crosstown 12551 Portland Avenue South, Neill Park 13501 Upton Avenue, and Wolk Park 13800 Parkwood Lane

• Skate Park located at 251 Civic Center Parkway

Many parks may include baseball/softball diamond, basketball court, bike trail, dog park, fishing, hiking trails, ice rink, indoor skatepark, pickleball court, picnic shelter, playground (ADA accessible), public boat launch, rock climbing/bouldering, sand volleyball pit, ski trail, snowshoe trail, soccer field, and tennis court.

• Aghaming Park: W494 Aghaming Park Road, Winona, MN 55987

• Anthem Skatepark: 800 W 5th Street, Winona, MN 55987

• Bambenek Fields Playground: Hamilton Street, Winona, MN 55987

• Belmont Whitten Park: North Street, Winona, MN 55987

• Bluffside Park: West Lake Boulevard, Winona, MN 55987

• East Recreation Center Park: 210 Zumbro Street, Winona, MN 55987

• Every Child's Dream Playground: Lake Park Drive, Winona, MN 55987

• Garvin Heights Park: 200 Garvin Heights Road, Winona, MN 55987

• Gilmore Valley Park: 157 Jay Bee Drive, Winona, MN 55987

• Knopp Valley Park/Ice Rink: 300 Knopp Valley Drive, Winona, MN 55987

• Kiwanis Shelter Playground (by Prairie Island Campground): Winona, MN 55987

• Lions Park: 670 East Front Street, Winona, MN 55987

• Miller Park: 1641 Homer Road, Winona, MN 55987

• Prairie Island Dog Park: Prairie Island Road, Winona, MN 55987

• Sinclair Park: 310 East Broadway, Winona, MN 55987

• Sugar Loaf Park: East Lake Boulevard, Winona, MN 55987

• Tillman Park: 549 Kerry Drive, Winona, MN 55987

• Valley Oaks Park: 260 Valley Oaks Drive, Winona, MN 55987

• Wincrest Park: 1342 Woodpark Road, Winona, MN 55987

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

• Andy's Bark Park 11664 Dale Road provides an off-leash dog park

• Carver Lake Park and Beach 3175 Century Avenue South provides a swimming beach, open air shelter available for reservation, picnic area, playground, archery range, and off-road cycling trail

• HealthEast Sports Center provides two indoor ice arenas, an outdoor recreational ice skating rink, 36 outdoor athletic fields, Madison's Place handicapped-accessible inclusive playground, and a splash pad water feature

• Ojibway Park/Skate Park 2695 Ojibway Drive provides athletic fields, horseshoe courts, open air shelters, an outdoor ice rink, playground, sand volleyball courts, and skate park

• Tamarack Nature Preserve 1825 Tower Drive provides picnic tables, an accessible playground, pleasure ice skating rink, and trails for cross country skiing

• Ann Street Park: 329 Ann Street with playground equipment and picnic area

• City Center Park: 112 Lewis Avenue

• Evergreen Park: 500 State Street North with four baseball diamonds and a skateboard park

• Grove Street Hockey Rink: 401 White Street NE with a lighted ice hockey rink and 4 pickle ball courts

• Highland Park: 420 High Street SW with a baseball diamond, batting cages, picnic area, two picnic shelters, playground equipment and a volleyball court

• Kings Highland Park: Located at Castleridge and Newton Avenue

• Kings Meadow Park: 635 Chaucer Lane

• Landings of Watertown Park: 1250 Angel Avenue with pond

• Madison Green Park: Located at Madison Street SE and Green Avenue SE with playground equipment and a trail

-Oak Grove Community Park: 11695 County Road 20 Two soccer fields, 2 tennis courts 1 basketball court, 1-18 hole disc golf course and a Dog Park

• Old Mill Park: 108 Territorial Street with a fishing pier, picnic table and trail link to Luce Line

• Pocket Park: Located at Madison Street SE and Lewis Avenue with Luce Line Trail and a picnic area

• Rick Johnson Park: 300 Lewis Avenue with a boat landing and picnic area

• Riverpointe Park: Located at MN State Highway 25 and 30th Street with a pond

• Sugarbush Park: 801 Madison Street SE with playground equipment and picnic table

• Sunset Ridge Park: 900 Aspen Circle with playground equipment

• Tuscany Park: Located at County Road 10 and Deerfield Street with a pond

• Waters Edge Park: 900 County Road 24 with a pond

• Wildflower Park: 202 Arnica Drive with playground equipment, half-court basketball and a trail

Features of this department include:

• Aerobics room, fitness equipment and meeting space

• Enigma Teen Center: For youth in grades 6 - 12 provides a drop-in center and band nights

• Fitness classes

• Gymnastics classes

• Ice arena

• Indoor gym

• Lifeguarding classes

• Parks and trails: Has a networked system of more than 1,100 acres of parks and open space that include active, passive, developed, and undeveloped park areas, as well as more than 100 miles of trails. Park hours across the City are 6 am - 10 pm yearound

• SandVenture Aquatic Park: Offers a sand beach surrounding a sand bottom pool

• Special events

• Tot Lot

• Walking/running track

• Academy Park: Frank Hall and 3rd Street features a baseball/softball diamond, a warming house, and an ice skating/hockey rink

• Bancroft Bay Park: West end of Hammer Road features two picnic shelters, picnic tables, and hiking trails

• Bellview Park: Lincoln and 1st Avenue features a baseball diamond, playground equipment, and picnic tables

• Brookside Area: Richway and Brookside features an open space that includes community gardens, tennis courts, and a boat landing. Brookside is also the home of the new Environmental Learning Center.

• City Beach: North Shore and Johnson features a swimming area with no lifeguards, picnic benches, restrooms, a skate park, and a sand volleyball court

• Community Dog Park: 501 Richway Drive West features a dog park with a divided large and small off-leash field and access to the Brookside walking trail

• Dress Island: Botsford and Lakeview feature a green space with benches and a new wooden bridge

• East Gate Park: East Gate and Garfield features a neighborhood park with green space, play apparatus, and a basketball court

• Eberhardt Park: Eberhardt and David features a neighborhood park with green space, play apparatus, and a small shelter

• Edgewater Park: Edgewater and Lakeview features two picnic shelters with fireplaces, a public boat landing, a bandshell, horseshoe courts, play apparatus, a baseball/softball diamond, volleyball net, restrooms, and picnic tables

• Frank Hall Park and City Aquatic Center: Front Street and Frank Avenue features a green space overlooking the channel to Albert Lea Lake. There are three tennis courts, a basketball court, a zero-depth splash pool, and a water slide.

• Fountain Lake Park: Broadway and Fountain features green space, a gazebo for events, a children's garden, and park benches

• Hawthorne Park: Garfield Avenue and Hawthorne Street features a play apparatus, baseball/softball diamond, and a warming house with an ice skating/hockey rink

• Hayek Park: 4th Avenue and Clark Street features two lighted baseball/softball diamonds, a batting cage, play apparatus, a basketball court, restrooms, and a warming house with an ice skating/hockey rink

• Katherine Island: Albert Lea and Green Avenue features an island on Fountain Lake with park benches

• Lakeview Park: Lakeview and Willamor features a neighborhood park, a basketball court, restrooms, two soccer fields, and a warming house with an ice skating/hockey rink

• Memorial Park: 8th Street and Margaretha features a neighborhood park and open space

• Morin Park: West Main Street and Saint Mary features two baseball/softball diamonds, play apparatus, and basketball court

• New Denmark Park: Bridge Avenue and Green Avenue features a green space next to Katherine Island with park benches, a mermaid statue, and a flower garden

• Pioneer Park: 100 Hawthorne Street features a picnic shelter, a small gazebo, restrooms, picnic tables, and play apparatus

• Shoff Park: Highway 13 and Elmira features the Higbie Gardens, a small picnic shelter, picnic tables, and limited play apparatus

• Shoreland Heights Park: The Fairway and Garden Lane features green space and new play apparatus

• Shorewood Hills Park: Brookside Circle features an open space

• Snyder Fields: Bridge Avenue and Hershey Street features a lighted athletic complex with five ball diamonds, picnic tables, and four volleyball courts

• Sondergaard Park: Gene Avenue and 17th Street features a baseball/softball diamond, a basketball court, green space, and play apparatus

• Southwest Park: Front Street and Maplehill Drive features an abundant green space, basketball court, six tennis courts, and a baseball/softball diamond

• Troy Hammer Park: Hammer Road and Troy Road features play apparatus, basketball court, and a baseball/softball diamond

• Valley Park: Valley Avenue and Giles Place features play apparatus, restrooms, and a baseball/softball diamond

• Akin Riverside Park features playground equipment, a picnic shelter, picnic tables, a nature area with open space, river access with 2 fishing platforms, boat dock, boat launch, and brick and inlay walk/trail

• Anoka Nature Reserve features a 200-acre parcel that includes an old-growth oak forest, prairie area, and farm field. Provides 3 miles of gravel travel for park users.

• Bonnell Fields features a stormwater collection area for the city. Has a U14 softball field located in SE corner and U12 baseball field located in NE corner.

• City Hall Dam and Port-of-Anoka features a picnic table, pedestrian trail access under Main Street by tunnel, fishing, boating, and canoe access

• George Enloe Park features two playground structures, 1 fast-pitch softball field, 2 baseball/softball fields, 1 major baseball field with lights, 1 soccer field, 1 sand volleyball, 1 full-court basketball, 2 lit tennis courts, picnic area, 1 general ice skating rink, 1 hockey rink, and nature and open area

• George Green Park features a serene setting for bi-centennial bandshell and summer Concerts in the Park program. Park includes the Anoka Senior Center and Anoka Aquatic Center facilities.

• Gray Ghost Fields features a large open play field used for lacrosse, soccer, or football

• John Ward Park features a playground structure, 3 softball fields (2 lit), 2 lit football fields, a picnic shelter, sand volleyball, full basketball court, 4 lit tennis courts, and picnic tables

• Kings Park features a mall neighborhood park with a life size statue of an Anoka Police Department canine

• Mississippi River Community Park features 4 picnic shelters, a playground structure, baseball/softball fields, sand volleyball, basketball court, 2 tennis courts, horseshoe pits, picnic areas, river access points for canoeing, fishing dock, trails, and a 1-kilometer running track

• Peninsula Point Two River Historical Park features playground equipment, an interpretive historic walk area, picnic tables, historic river-walk area, trails, boat docks, and fishing

• Rick Sorenson Park features playground equipment, a picnic area, 1 general ice skating rink, 2 hockey rinks, and 2 athletic fields that can accommodate football and soccer

• Rudy Johnson Park features playground equipment, 1 baseball/softball field, 1 football/soccer field, picnic area, picnic tables, 1 general ice skating rink, 1 hockey rink, and a nature area and open space

• Sunny Acres Park features playground equipment, 4 baseball/softball fields, 2 picnic shelters, 1 sand volleyball, 4 lit tennis courts, picnic areas, a nature area an open space, and a nature trail. Picnic shelters, softball fields, tennis courts, volleyball courts, basketball courts, and horseshoe pits may be rented.

Mayor and City Council:

• Member contact information

City Departments:

• City Administration: Responsible for beer/liquor licenses, fireworks licenses, gambling licenses, sign permits, elections, and managing the official records and documents of the city

• Compost and yard waste located at Public Works Garage 100 Isanti Parkway NW. Open April 15 - November 5.

• Building Inspections: Provides building inspections and permits

• Economic Development Authority: Handles all types of city economic development projects, expansion and relocation of businesses to increase commercial, marketing, and job opportunities for residents

• Finance: Responsible for maintaining all accounting, internal audit, and financial control services provided by the City

• Parks: Oversees and manages the parks of the City. City parks include Academy Park, Bluebird Park, Isanti Hills Neighborhood Park, Legacy Park, Mattson Park, River Bluff Preserve, Riverside Park, Rum River Meadows Park, Unity Park, VFW Park, and Whisper Ridge Park.

• Public Works: Provides street maintenance (patching, seal coating, mowing of road sides, street sweeping, traffic control signals/signage, cleaning storm ditches, storm sewers, removal of snow and ice from city streets and contract hauling of snow from the public right-of-way), sanitary sewer/water system maintenance, wastewater treatment plant, and water supply distribution. Locaton is 100 Isanti Parkway West.

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

• Baldwin Park 400 Keith Drive: Playground equipment, picnic shelter, baseball/soccer field, hockey rink/inline skate in summer, pleasure rink, and community gardens

• Carl Eck Park 2 Firebarn Road: Picnic shelters, Little League baseball fields, batting cage, and playground

• Center Park 26 A Center Road: Open play space, picnic shelter, and playground equipment

• City Hall Park 200 Civic Heights Circle: Playground equipment and community gardens

• Golden Lake Park 67 West Golden Lake Road: Playground equipment, picnic pavilions available for rental, sand volleyball court, half-court basketball, tennis court, swimming beach, fishing pier, and picnic tables

• Golden Lake School Park 1 School Road: Baseball fields and playground equipment

• Heritage Commons: Clock tower, history walk, pavilion located on a pond, and labyrinth

• Indian Hills Park 51 Indian Hills Drive: Playground

• Inner Park 6A Inner Drive: Softball/baseball field, hockey rink, and playground

• Trails, including cross country skiing and bike trails

YMCA off-site skate park where skateboard enthusiasts of all ages and skill levels come together to share their passion for the sport. Services include:

• Lessons

• Birthday Parties

• Building Rentals

Community Parks

• Brook Peterson Park/Lions Skate Park: 1200 Oak Avenue with softball fields, baseball field, outdoor hockey and figure skating rinks, playground, skate park, walking trails, and community garden plots

• Cedar Point Park: 130 North Cedar Street with tennis courts; basketball court; playground; picnic tables; trail; fishing pier

• City Square Park: 101 East Main Street with a picnic pavilion, walking trails, and playground

• Waterford Park: 1702 Ravencroft Road with a playground, picnic areas, community garden, and walking paths

Neighborhood Parks

• Bent Creek Park: 1401 Mockingbird Drive with a t-ball field, playground, community garden plots, and trails

• Clearwater Mills Park: 300 Sparrow Road with a playground, community garden plots trail access

• Fountain Park: 200 2nd Street West

• Fox Run Park: 1205 Highway #284 with a playground, ball field, and walking trail

• Hilks Lake Park: 1568 Woodlawn Circle with a playground

• Interlaken Park: 1270 Interlaken Parkway with community garden plots, playground, tennis courts, trail access

• Lakeview Terrace Park: 50 Lakeview Terrace Boulevard with a playground

• Legacy Village Park: 860 Vista Boulevard with a playground

• Lion's Skate Park: 1200 Oak Avenue

• Oakpointe Park: 1431 Sparrow Road with a tennis court, picnic area, basketball court, playground, walking paths

• Old Towne Park: 1 1st Street West

• Pheasant Ridge Park: 1150 Burandt Boulevard with a playground and trails

• Pinehill Park: 1262 Pinehill Boulevard with a playground

• Sudheimer Park: 1500 Barton Street

• Sugarbush Park: 1255 Waconia Parkway North with a t-ball field, playground, and trails

• Vista Point Park: 829 Vista Boulevard

• Wildhurst Park: 1300 Highway #284 with a playground and trails

• Windmill Creek Park: 1140 Windmill Creek South with a playground and basketball court