Helps people develop skills and knowledge to improve their lives and communities. Offers a variety of programs for learners of all ages. Class offerings include athletic/exercise programs, computer classes, defensive driving courses, firearm training, sports, and more.

Offers an array of parks and recreational facilities. - Bandimere Community Park: 9405 Great Plains Boulevard with a trail system, three ball fields, three soccer fields, a disc golf course and playground equipment - Bandimere Heights Park: 9290 Kiowa Trail with a basketball court, open play field and trail - Carver Beach: 6891 Lotus Trail with two swimming beaches, a playground, picnic area, canoe rack and fishing dock - Carver Beach Playground: 900 Carver Beach Road with a playground, ball field and basketball half-court - Cathcart Park West: 62nd Street with a ball field, tennis court, playground, basketball court and hockey rink with warming house - Chanhassen Estates Park: 55 Lake Drive East with a playground and basketball half-court - Chanhassen Hills Park: 8579 Chanhassen Hills Drive South with a ball field, basketball half-court, playground, sand volleyball court, picnic shelter and trail - City Center Community Park: 7700 Market Boulevard with four ball fields, five soccer fields, four tennis courts, three basketball courts, a skating rink, hockey rink, skate park (skateboards, bicycles and in-line skates welcome) and playground - Curry Farms Park: 1300 Stratton Court with a playground, basketball half-court, picnic shelter and trail - Greenwood Shores Park: 7110 Utica Lane with a beach, picnic area and trail - Herman Field Park: 2591 Forest Avenue with a picnic area and playground - Kerber Pond Park: 7380 Kerber Boulevard with a trail and picnic sites - Lake Ann Park: 1456 West 78th Street with a beach, boat rentals, picnic/recreation shelter, reservation picnic sites, tennis court, six lighted ball fields, soccer field, volleyball (kits available for rent for adults ages 18 and older), trails, boat access and fishing pier - Lake Susan Park: 903 Lake Drive East with a picnic shelter that can be reserved, two sand volleyball courts (kits available for rent), two tennis courts, baseball field, basketball court, archery range, playground equipment, canoe racks available for rent, fishing pier, boat access, swimming beach and trail - Meadow Green Park: 921 Pontiac Lane with ball fields, a picnic shelter, playground, basketball half-court, tennis courts and trail - Minnewashta Heights Park: 6220 Dogwood Avenue with a picnic area, playground and half-court basketball - North Lotus Park: 295 Pleasant View Road with a playground, ball field, tennis courts, picnic shelter, in-line skating/hockey rink, winter skating, sliding hill and trail - Pheasant Hill Park: 1720 Lake Lucy Lane with a basketball court, playground, sand volleyball court, picnic shelter and walking trail - Pioneer Pass Park: 9630 Bluff Creek Drive with a playground, basketball half-court, ball field, trail and picnic shelter - Power Hill Park: 8702 Flamingo Drive with a picnic shelter, sledding hill, play area, basketball court and trail - Prairie Knoll Park: 1124 Dove Court with a playground, basketball half-court and trail - Rice Marsh Lake Park: 8119 Erie Circle with a picnic area, playground, trail, ball field and basketball court - Riley Ridge Park: 8959 Reflections Road with play areas, a picnic shelter, basketball half court, sledding hill and trail loop - Roundhouse Park: 3950 Kinds Road with winter skating, a playground, beach, picnic area, walking trail, picnic shelter and fishing pier - Stone Creek Park: 2250 Stone Creek Lane East with a playground, basketball half-court, sledding hill, picnic shelter and trail - South Lotus Lake: 7610 South Shore Drive with a playground, boat access and tennis courts - Sugarbush Park: 7220 Galpin Boulevard with a playground, basketball half-court, picnic shelter and trail - Sunset Ridge Park: 1364 Lake Susan Hills Drive with a playground, basketball half-court, ball field and trail

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.

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.

- 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

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

- Altura Park: 5445 Altura Road features playground equipment and a basketball court - Briardale Park: 6171 Rice Creek Drive features a picnic area, picnic shelter, playground equipment, walking/bike trail, basketball court, skating rink, and lighted tennis court - City Plaza: 6431 University Avenue features a picnic area - Commons Park: 555 61st Avenue features a picnic area, picnic shelter, playground equipment, softball/baseball diamonds, football fields, soccer fields, hockey rinks, skating rinks, 2 lighted tennis courts, and 2 sand volleyball courts - Community Park: 7000 University Avenue features a picnic area, picnic shelter, playground equipment, walking/bike trail, ball diamonds, and football fields - Craig Park: 410 79th Way features a picnic area, playground equipment, ball diamond, basketball court, and 2 lighted tennis courts - Creekridge Park: 1380 Creek Park Lane features a picnic area, picnic shelter, playground equipment, ball diamond, basketball court, skating rink, and lighted tennis court - Creek View Park: 6801 Anoka Street features playground equipment and a basketball court - Ed Wilmes Park: 150 64 1/2 Avenue features a picnic area and playground equipment - Edgewater Gardens Park: 6700 Ashton Avenue features playground equipment, a walking/bike trail, basketball court, and lighted tennis court - Farr Lake Park: 1510 North Innsbruck features a walking trail - Flanery Park: 1487 Onondaga Street features a picnic area, picnic shelter, playground equipment, ball diamonds, basketball court, hockey rink, skating rink, and 2 lighted tennis courts - Glencoe Park: 661 Glencoe Street features a basketball court - Hackmann Park: 1071 Hackman Circle features a picnic area, playground equipment, ball diamond, and basketball court - Harris Lake Park: 1620 Mississippi Street features a picnic area, picnic shelter, and playground equipment - Innsbruck Nature Center: 5815 Arthur Street features a walking trail - Jay Park: 6520 2nd Street features playground equipment and a basketball court - Jubilee Park: 5334 5th Street features playground equipment - Locke Park: 6911 University Avenue features playground equipment, a walking/bike trail, soccer fields, and horseshoe courts - Locke Lake Park: 6625 Ashton Avenue features walking/bike trails - Logan Park: 155 Logan Parkway features a picnic area, picnic shelter, playground equipment, ball diamonds, basketball court, and a tennis court - Madsen Park: 735 73rd Avenue features a picnic area, picnic shelter, playground equipment, softball/baseball diamond, basketball court, hockey rink, ice skating rink, and a lighted tennis court - Meadowlands Park: 6641 Kennaston Street features a picnic area, picnic shelter, playground equipment, and walking trail - Moore Lake Park: 5890 Central Avenue features a picnic area, picnic shelter, playground equipment, walking/bike trail, baseball diamond, basketball court, hockey rink, 2 lighted tennis courts, 2 sand volleyball courts, 2 fishing piers, and a beach for swimming - Oak Hill Park: 5391 7th Street features playground equipment and basketball court - Plaza Park: 170 69th Avenue features a picnic area, playground equipment, and basketball court - Plymouth Square Park: 4801 Main Street features playground equipment, a ball diamond, and basketball court - Ray Thompson Little League Park: 5875 Jefferson Street features ball diamonds - Rivers Edge Way: 154 River Edge Way features a park - Riverview Heights Park: 487 79th Avenue features a picnic area, picnic shelter, and walking/bike trail - Ruth Circle Park: 8160 Ashton Avenue features playground equipment, a ball diamond, hockey rink, skating rink, and a lighted tennis court - Skyline Park: 5880 2nd Street features playground equipment and a basketball court - Springbrook Park: 8155 Broad Avenue features playground equipment and a basketball court - Summit Square Park: 5201 Capitol Street features playground equipment, a basketball court, skating rink, and tennis court - Sylvan Hills Park: 6205 Jupiter Drive features a picnic area, playground equipment, ball diamond, basketball court, and tennis court - Terrace Park: 6735 7th Street features a picnic area, playground equipment, ball diamond, and tennis court - West Moore Lake Park: 6901 West Moore Lake Drive features a walking trail

Provides recreational activities through the Arena for online registration. Services offered: - Adult sports - Archery pass - Batting cage pass - Indoor driving range pass - Falls activities such as flag football, soccer, and more - Racquetball pass - Skating passes - Summer activities such as T-Ball, baseball, sand volleyball, and more - Swimming lessons - Swimming passes - Youth sports - Wallyball pass

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

Recreation programs are provided for youth and adults. Programs include: baseball, basketball, soccer, football, skiing, Tae Kwon Do, wrestling, skateboarding, swimming, and more.

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

Coordinates and promotes recreation programs, including: - AARP driver safety - Art - Baseball - Basketball - Bowling - Camps - Cheerleading - Computers - Cross country skiing - Dance - Day trips and tours - Disc golf - Drama and theater - Flag football - Foot care clinics - Friday field trips (Summer Only) - Golf - Hockey skills - Holiday events - Ice skating - Lacrosse - Ninja warrior - Pickleball - Playground programs - Snowshoeing - Soccer - Softball - Sports leagues - Tai Chi - Teen leadership training - Tennis - Track - Volleyball - Wrestling - Yoga Designs and maintains parks:? - Arden Manor Park: 4601 Prior Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55112; facilities include basketball court, playground, and picnic shelter - Arden Oaks Park?: 1413 Arden Oaks Drive, Arden Hills, MN 55112; facilities include basketball court and playground - Crepeau Nature Preserve: 145 Benton Way Arden Hills, MN 55112; facilities include trails - Cummings Park: 1219 Cummings Park Drive Arden Hills, MN 55112; facilities include baseball/softball field, soccer field, tennis court, basketball court, pickleball court, picnic shelter, warming house, permanent restrooms, skating/hockey rink, playground, and trails - Floral Park: 1423 Floral Drive West, Arden Hills, MN 55112; facilities include baseball/softball field, soccer, tennis, basketball court, picnic shelter, playground, and trails - Freeway Park: 1370 County Road East Saint Paul, MN 55112; facilities include basketball court, playground, warming house, hockey rink, and skating rink - Hazelnut Park: 3301 New Brighton Road, Arden Hills, MN 55112; facilities include baseball/softball field, soccer, tennis, basketball court, picnic shelter, hockey rink, skating rink, trails, playground, and dog park (summer only) - Ingerson Park: 3255 Lexington Avenue North, Arden Hills, MN 55112; facilities include basketball court, playground, and picnic shelter - Johanna Marsh Park: 3168 Ridgewood Road Arden Hills, MN 55112; facilities include tennis courts - Lindey's Park: County Road East and Snelling Avenue North, Arden Hills, MN 55112 - Perry Park: 3700 New Brighton Road, Arden Hills, MN 55112; facilities include baseball/softball field, soccer, playground, picnic shelter, warming house, permanent restrooms, hockey rink, trails, and year-round dog park - Royal Hills Park: 4375 Snelling Ave North, Arden Hills, MN 55112; facilities include baseball/softballs field (youth only), tennis, basketball court area, playground, pickleball court, and picnic shelter - Sampson Park: 1900 Lake Lane, Arden Hills, MN 55112; facilities include basketball court, playground, and trails - Valentine Park: 1650 Lake Valentine Road, Arden Hills, MN 55112; facilities include basketball court, playground, and trails Maintains a system of off-road trails for bikers and walkers

- Yoga and exercise classes - Ice skating lessons - Day camps with baseball, bike rides, soccer, games, hiking, painting, drawing, scavenger hunts, nature activities, sculptures and lacrosse - Softball and baseball leagues - Walking programs - Open gym with basketball and volleyball - Field trips

Worthington Area YMCA and City of Worthington's Summer Recreation Programs administered by the YMCA include: - Basketball camp - Girls softball - Municipal swimming pool and water slide - Soccer camp - Swim lessons - Tennis - Track & Field - Volleyball camp - Y Scramblers (Rock Climbing) - YMCA day camp - Youth baseball (T-Ball & Pee-Wee Ball)

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

- 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

- Field trips - Adult co-rec volleyball - Adult softball leagues - Music in the Park performances - Baseball, softball and soccer - Walking program - Golf - Football - Lacrosse - Acting instruction and day camps

The Hastings Senior Center, based at the Tilden Community Center, is operated through a partnership between the City of Hastings and Hastings Community Education. Seniors: - 55+ Driver Improvement Program - Art classes - Bingo - Book Discussion - Dance classes - Foot care and foot reflexology - Games such as chess club - Hand massage and foot care - Live 2 B Healthy exercise program - Quilting, woven arts, and yarn classes - Pickle ball and corn hole - Scrapbooking - Support groups for grief, Dementia, and Parkinson's Disease - Tech Fridays Adults: - Adult enrichment classes - Adult health and recreation classes - Art, design, photography, and cooking classes - Business classes - Construction, trades, and woodworking instruction - Computer, information technology, and computer programming - Indoor home safety education - Lifeguard instruction - Musical instrument instruction - Self-defense classes - Smoking cessation - Trips and tours Ages K-12: - Baseball, basketball, and soccer day camps - New drivers education classes - SPARK summer classes for grades 5th- 8th - Youth development and enrichment classes

- 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

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

Parks: - Memorial Park: 500 5th Street; Playground, baseball field, horseshoe pit, 3 volleyball courts, 2 shelters with picnic tables, and a half-size basketball court - North Ridge Recreation Area: 1305 Prairie Street NW; 56-acre park, 2 miles of hiking, snow shoeing, cross country ski trails, picnic tables, and sledding hill - North Side Park: Playground, 2 picnic shelters, basketball court, 2 tennis courts, and 2 softball fields - Veteran's Memorial Park: 300 Boulevard Ave NW?? - West Side Park: 501 Spruce Ave NW; Playground, basketball court, and picnic tables and benches

Provide recreational programs year round for persons of all ages including persons with disabilities including: - Youth programs and camps - Youth art classes - Family events - Adult activities and athletics - Adaptive programs - Edina Art Center

Recreational Activities Youth: - Body conditioning and fitness classes - Card games - Crochet - Drawing and art classes - Girls softball league - Martial arts Tae Kwon Do classes - Ski, snow tubing, and ice skating activities - Soccer and basketball skills - Theatre shows and mystery outing - Virtual technology, gaming, coding, and video production classes - Yoga and meditation classes - Youth field trips on school release days - Youth football, basketball, wrestling, soccer, baseball, and softball - Youth summer park programs - Wading pools Adult: - Aerobics and exercise classes - Art classes - Bingo - Book club - Day outings - Donations of used sports equipment are accepted - Facility rentals including banquet/reception hall, park shelters, and athletic fields - Hylander Fitness Center located at East 1300 49th Avenue Door #42. A gymnasium and includes an exercise room. Parks - Bruce Nawrocki Park - Edgemoor Park - Gauvitte Park - Hilltop Park - Huset Park East - Huset Park West - Keyes Park - LaBelle Park - Lomianki Park - McKenna Park - Ostrander Park - Prestemon Park - Ramsdell Park - Silver Lake Park - Sullivan Lake Park

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

- Art, baseball, basketball, cheerleading/dance, football, golf, lacrosse, soccer, tennis, and volleyball day camps - Babysitting courses - Baseball - Bingo - Computer classes - Football - Guitar lessons - Photography instruction - Soccer - Softball - Summer recreational programs - Track and field - Volleyball