PROGRAMS THROUGH MAPLEWOOD PARKS AND NATURAL RESOURCES - Nature Center & Neighborhood Preserves programming includes trails and parks - Nature programs offered by community partners - Touch and See room open at the Nature Center - Sports programs offered through community partners - Community events at various locations in Maplewood throughout the year PROGRAMS AT THE YMCA - Aquatics, including swimming lessons - Physical fitness classes and facilities - Sports programs for youth and adults - Child care and day camps - Banquet room rental - Birthday parties which include the use of the gym and swimming facilities - Senior programming - Theater rental/performances

- Adult tennis lessons - Day camps with swimming, hiking, fishing, fire safety, first aid, water and boat safety, severe weather safety, baseball, soccer, lacrosse, flag football and water skiing - Field trips - Kop Farm community garden - Music in the Park free concerts - Overnight camps with fishing - Playground programs - Seasonal events for spring, summer, fall and winter activities - Softball - Tot Lot program - Yoga

Mayor and City Council: - Member contact information City Departments: - Compost Site: Located at Chisago Lakes Joint Sewage Treatment Plant site off County Road 24 at 31501 Lofton Avenue in Chisago City, MN. Hours are open 2 pm - 7 pm Wednesday; 9 am - 4 pm Saturday; 1 pm - 4 pm Sunday. Residents may compost leaves, grass clippings, and brush three days a week at no charge. - Maintenance Department: Call to request a maintenance request - Park and Recreation: Oversees and maintains the parks and recreation services in the City such as Lions Park, Doyle Ball Field, and Rieger Field - Stacy Economic Development Authority: Develops economic and business friendly environments that facilitate job creation and retention to encourage business growth - Water and Sewer: Call to connect or disconnect water service

- Babysitting instruction - Ballet and jazz dance instruction - Baseball - Basketball - Chess club - Computer classes - Cooking classes - Day camps in band, show choir, etc. - Defensive driving course - Drawing instruction - Field trips - Firearms safety training - Gardening instruction - Gymnastics - Indoor home safety education - Karate - Lacrosse - Musical instrument instruction - New driver training - Painting classes - Quilting instruction - Sewing instruction - Soccer - Softball - Tae Kwon Do Korean karate - Tennis - Track and field - Yoga

Mayor and City Council Members: - Member contact information City Departments: - Administration Department - Building Department: Oversees inspections and building permits - City Attorney - Economic Development - Finance - Parks and Recreation Department: Manages Columbus City Park, Hidden Park, and Howard Lake Park - Public Works: Provides street, municipal sewer, and water maintenance. To report a problem, call (651)464-3120 ext. 1015.

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 water play area, walking and running trails, play structures, pools, sports courts, fitness equipment and classes, nutrition education, first aid classes, and more. Also offers meeting spaces and birthday party packages.

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

- Youth activities such as gymnastics, soccer, skiing, outdoor skating, baseball, batting cage, computer skills, Tae Kwon Do, study skills instruction, and first aid - Swimming lessons, water aerobics, Aquacise, Swimnastics, lifeguard instruction, swim club, lab pool, and open swimming - Safety classes for motorcycles and mopeds - Defensive driving for seniors - Various craft and hobby instruction - Health and fitness activities such as dance classes, yoga for adults, Tae Kwon Do for adults, health education classes, and beginners golf - Business and finance classes such as planning for retirement, estate planning, and security classes - Adaptive recreation

Mayor and City Council: - Member contact information City Departments and Services: - Administration: Oversees all the City departments and operations - Dog and cat licenses for pets over 6 months of age - Economic Development Authority: Promotes growth and development of commercial, residential, and industrial concerns - Operates three utilities including water, sewer and storm water utility. Collection of utilities is billed quarterly. - Parks Department: Manages the city parks. Parks include Allemansratt Park, Beach Park, Kroon Lake, Linden Street Overlook, Lions Park, Memorial Park, Morning Sun, North Meadow, Oberstar Plaza, Pleasant Hill, Plump House Park, Town and Country, and Twin Oaks - Public Works Department: Provides street sweeping, snow plowing, maintains parks and equipment, right-of-way tree trimming, storm drain care, repair of potholes on streets, cemetery care, and maintenance - Compost Site: Located at 31501 Lofton Avenue Chisago City, MN 55013. Open 2 pm - 7 pm Wednesday, 9 am - 4 pm Saturday and 1 pm - 4 pm Sunday May - November. Residents can compost leaves, grass clippings and brush (up to three inches in diameter). Individuals wishing to drop off raw compost will be asked for identification (driver's license, sewer and water bill and/or tax statement) showing their address.

- Indoor gym - Walking/running track - Aerobics room, fitness equipment and meeting space - Special events - Enigma Teen Center for youth in grades 6 - 12 provides a drop-in center and band nights - SandVenture Aquatic Park has a sand beach surrounding a sand bottom pool - Gymnastics classes - Lifeguarding classes - Ice arena - Fitness classes - Tot Lot Parks: - Use Park Finder to search parks by address or activity

Consists of 13 parks, walking trails, and a canoe access administered by the Park & Recreation Board. Park reservations are available for park shelters, picnic tables, bleachers, baseball/softball fields, and use of commercial tents within city park with a permit. Park information: - Abby Park - Dynamite Park - Island Park - Jen's Park - Kastle Kingdom Park - Mayflower Park - Tegels Park - Windom Recreation Area which consists of three shelter houses, restrooms, and a concessions building

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

Mayor and City Council Members - Member contact information Animal Control Lost and found: Animal Humane Society; 1411 Main Street NW, Coon Rapids, MN, 55448 Noon - 8 pm Tuesday - Friday; 10 am - 6 pm Saturday - Sunday Building Department - Oversees building, mechanical, plumbing, excavating-mining permits, applications, and building inspections - For all inspections, please call City Attorney Community Development - Maintains the City's Comprehensive Plan, code enforcement regulations, developing businesses, and the local economy, long-range planning initiatives, planning and land use map, subdivision regulations, and zoning ordinance. The City has contracted services with the Planning Company, call for more information - Responsible for implementing the City's housing goals, advancing infrastructure projects, protecting environmental quality, and fostering partnerships to improve access to community services. Election - Ballot and Election information Engineering Department - Hakanson Anderson Inc - Includes consolation services, land surveying, planning and supervising buildings of city streets License and Permit - Dog license. Certificate of rabies vaccination must be submitted at time of application. Parks and Recreation Department - Nowthen Memorial Park, Twin Lakes City Park and walking trails Public Works - Road and Bridge: Responsible for maintaining and creating city roads; brush and tree cutting; park mowing and maintenance; snow plowing and many other miscellaneous duties. Hours of operation 7 am - 3 pm Monday - Friday. Recycling Information - Recycling Center is open 11 am -5 pm Tuesday - Friday; 9 am - 12 noon Saturday. Items accepted without charge are cardboard, catalogs, magazines, newspaper, inserts, office paper, paper bags, phone books, school paper, shredded paper (in closed paper bags), glass (brown, clear, and green food containers), metal (aluminum food and pop cans), steel/tin cans, plastic (bottles and containers marked with recycling symbol), scrap metal. Items accepted with a charge are appliances, TVs, computers, monitors, tires, bulbs, and electronics.

City Parks: - 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.

Provides a variety of classes and activities for community members including: ?- Adult Basic Education: Includes basic skills, English as a second language (ESL), and GED classes - Adult enrichment classes - Adult recreational sports - Exercise classes - Youth enrichment program - Youth recreation and sports: Baseball, flag football, swimming, softball, and more

- Abdella Memorial Park: Half mile paved walking path, tennis courts, ball field, 1/2 court basketball, play equipment, and picnic area - Axelrod Park: Half court basketball, ball field, play equipment, shelter, and picnic tables - Dingle Park: Shuffle board court and picnic area - Growing Together Community Garden - Heritage Park: Ball fields, tennis courts, horseshoe pit, badminton court, sand volleyball, half court basketball and seasonal football. Also has a building with meeting space, pavilion, and picnic areas. - Lions Levee Park: Boat access and picnic area - Riverside Park: Hiking, snowshoeing, and cross country skiing - Sittlow Park - Veterans Memorial Park - Whitbred Memorial Park: Hockey, ice skating, half court basketball, picnic area, play equipment, and seasonal football and baseball

Mayor and City Council Members Member Contact Information ?Administration: - Deputy City Clerk - Building Official - Office Specialist Airport: - Address: 7575 U.S. Highway 169 - Phone: (507)526-7264 - Airport Managers Blue Earth Light and Water: - Operations Manager - Office Manager - Line Superintendent - Water Superintendent - Customer Service - Rebates - Provides electricity and water services and rebate/conservation program Brush Site: - Located in the southwest corner of 21st and Ramsey Streets (one block south of the four-way stop on Ramsey Street/385th Avenue) - Hours of Operation: 10 am - 1 pm Tuesday; 4 pm - 7 pm Thursday; 10 am - 4 pm Saturday - Brush and leaf collection site City Attorney: - Address: 117 West 5th Street - Phone: (507)526-2177 - Toll Free: (800)426-6967 - Fax: (507)526-4477 - City Attorney - Assistant City Attorney City Engineer: - Professional Engineer - Address: 219 North Main Street Fairmont, MN 56031 - Phone: (507)238-4738 - Fax: (507)238-7432 Economic Development Authority: - City Administrator - Community Development Office Specialist - Business Assistance: Administers five programs to assist new and expanding businesses. - The Revolving Loan Fund is a source of gap financing for working capital, equipment, inventory and building construction, and renovation. - The Utility Revolving Loan Fund is a source of financing for new construction or improvement of electric, water, or sanitary sewer lines. - The purpose of the Forgivable Loan/Grant Program is to provide for the promotion and continuation of existing lifestyle businesses within the City of Blue Earth. - The Building Façade Improvement Grant is a program that assists businesses in making improvements that improve the appearance of the exterior of their building. - Job Opportunity Building Zones (JOBZ) is a state - designed and locally - administered program. Fitness Center: - Address: 320 Oak Road, Faribault County Fairgrounds - Intake Phone: (507)526-3376 - Director - Activities, Classes and Programs: Tennis lessons, racquetball, walleyball, ralleyball (elementary tennis), basketball, weight room (with cardio equipment, free weights and TV), personal training, indoor walking, no impact aerobic classes (pilates and exercise ball), body bar classes, kickboxing classes, step aerobics, senior weight room classes, SilverSneakers Fitness Program, and sand volleyball Parks: - Faribault County Fairgrounds are located on North Main Street and have a playground, ball fields, walking/biking trail, I-90 Kartin Speedway, and stables - Leland Park and Beyer Field border each other on County Road 16 (Leland Parkway) has a municipal ice rink, sledding hill, and picnic shelter - Putnam Park located at the south end of Main Street has a municipal pool, trail, tennis courts, playground, and disc golf course - Steinberg Nature Park located 1/4 mile east of Blue Earth on County Road 16 has a trail - Third Ward Park located on the east side of Blue Earth has a playground Public Works: - Public Works Director - Oversees construction and reconstruction of streets, patching, seal-coating, sweeping, and snowplowing Swimming Pool: - Address: 111 West 14th Street - Office Phone: (507)526-3376 - Pool Phone: (507)526-2715 - Pool Manager - Leisure pool featuring a zero depth area with play features, plunge pool with a 50 foot slide, four lane lap pool with a recreational diving board, and lifeguards on staff. - Activities, Programs, and Lessons: Deck aerobics and toning, pilates, water aerobics, lifeguard training, family swim, and open swim - Wastewater Management: Operates and activated sludge wastewater treatment facility - Provides building permits, charitable gambling permits, liquor licenses, open burning permits, pet licenses, and sign permits

- Foundry Hill Park 400 6th Avenue NW contains a nature area, regulation little league field, horseshoe pit, two football fields, a picnic area, basketball court and 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 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 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 - Adopt-a-Park Program: Groups can sign up to keep parks clean - Memorial Bench/Tree Program: Individuals can purchase a tree or bench in memory of someone

- Baseball - Basketball day camps - Soccer - Volleyball - Dog obedience classes - Field trips - Painting instruction - Softball

Offers recreational activities, including hockey, camps, gymnastics, soccer, softball, tennis, baseball, swimming, ice skating lessons, public ice skating, field trips, and golf leagues.

- 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 - City Hall Park 200 Civic Heights Circle: Playground equipment and community gardens - Golden Lake Park 67 West Golden Lake Road: Playground equipment, picnic pavillions 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, pavillion 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

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.

- Keewatin has a city park located on third avenue across from the city hall. It has a pavilion with electricity and is used mostly for celebrations. - There are two playgrounds owned by the city; as well as the school playground. One of these is at Peter Filippi Field; located at the eastern end of Third Avenue. Baraga Park and Playground is located at the corner of Fifth Street and West Howard Avenue. - In the summer, Peter Filippi Field is where you will find the local youngsters. There are baseball, skateboard park and softball fields which host a summer ball program for boys and girls of all ages. - In the winter, Peter Filippi Field is alive with skaters. There is an area for free style skating and a hockey rink. A warming house is open from 3:00 P.M. on weekdays and from noon until 9:00 P.M. on weekends with an attendant on duty. -

City Parks: - 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.