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City of Shakopee Parks and Recreation Survey
Table of Contents
Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Profile of Respondents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Response Zone Map. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Survey Findings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Graphs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Other Responses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 39
Comments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . '" . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . .. . . .. .. . . . . . . .47
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City of Shakopee Parks and Recreation Survey
The Shakopee Parks & Recreation Advisory Board and the City Council determined to survey
Shakopee residents to assess current and future park and recreation needs. More specifically, the
purpose of the survey was 1) to provide a baseline satisfaction rating for services, 2) to identify areas
for improvement, and 3) to assess and raise awareness of the services and facilities provided by
Shakopee Parks & Recreation Department.
The Shakopee Parks & Recreation Department contracted with Scott County Office of Public Affairs
to develop, deploy, and report on the results of an internet survey of Shakopee residents. The
Advisory Board also formed a citizen task force to assist with the development of an internet survey.
Letters were sent at the end of October, 2003 to all 11 ,253 households within Shakopee. The
postcards contained the URL address for the survey and a unique code number to allow each
household to respond once to the survey. The survey collected responses through November 15th
and was then extended through December 5th to allow more time to collect responses. In the end
628 responses were received.
Methods
Survey development
The survey was designed by Scott County Office of Public Affairs (OPA) and the Shakopee Parks &
Recreation Advisory Board (Advisory Board) through the coordination of the Shakopee Facilities and
Recreation Director. Scott County Office of Public Affairs formatted the survey into an internet
survey. The internet survey was reviewed by the Advisory Board.
The survey contains sections regarding use and evaluation of City parks and recreation facilities,
evaluation of facilities' services, and identification of services currently lacking at facilities. A five-
point response scale was used to rate satisfaction questions. Other responses were multiple choice
questions. Still other responses allowed open-ended text responses. A respondent's response to
one question would determine which subsequent questions would appear on the computer screen for
responses - this allows a degree of customization that non-internet surveys have difficulty emulating.
Household selection
Shakopee Parks & Recreation Department provided the addresses of its 11,253 housing units. It was
decided to use the entire universe of households, rather than selecting a random sample. OPA used
these addresses to assign 6-character unique respondent code numbers to each household. The
code 1) controlled access to the survey to only one response per household, and 2) permitted
responses to be plotted geographically.
Survey distribution
Letters were mailed to every household in Shakopee at the end of October, 2003. The letter provided
the household with the unique respondent code number. The letter also informed respondents that
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public access computer terminals were available at the Shakopee Community Center, City Hall, and
the the Scott County Government Center. Initially the survey was active through November 15th to
collect responses. However, the submission period was extended through December 5th to allow
more time to collect responses. A notice in the Shakopee Valley News during the week of November
21st notified residents of this extension. A final tally of 628 responses were collected.
Analysis of the data
Data from the survey was automatically entered into the Inquisite survey software database. OPA
verified the data and analyzed it using descriptive statistics. A map of the respondent households
was also generated. The open-ended responses were provided to Shakopee Parks & Recreation
Department along with the database of all responses.
Profile of Respondents
Responses were received from 628 households. A.comparison with Census 2000 data shows that
the profile of respondents was similar to thatof the entire city population. There were differences.
American Indians and those of Hispanic and Latin ethnicity were underrepresented among the
respondents. Also underrepresented were the young adults, elderly, low income households (under
$25,000), renters, and residents living in Shakopee for less than one year. Those over represented
included those age 35 to 54 years, high income households (over $75,000 annually), home owners,
and residents living in Shakopee for at least 20 years.
Demographics for (Park) Survey of Survey Census
Residents in Shakopee 11/2003 Respondents 2000
Race (n=595)
African or African-American 0.8% 0.9%
American Indian 0.3% 0.7%
Asian 1.7% 1.7%
Caucasian 96.8% 94.5%
Hispanic/Latino 0.2% 2.7%
Other 0.2% 2.2%
Gender (n=610)
Female 50.7% 50.5%
Male 49.3% 49.5%
AQe of Household Members (n=1893)
Under 5 years 12.4% 8.9%
5-9 11.0% 8.3%
10 - 14 8.4% 6.7%
15 - 17 3.7% 3.6%
18-19 1.7% 2.1%
20 - 21 1.3% 2.4%
22 - 24 2.6% 4.4%
25 - 29 7.2% 10.1%
30 - 34 11.3% 11.1%
35 - 39 11.8% 10.0%
40 - 44 10.4% 7.6%
45 - 49 6.1% 6.1%
50-54 4.6% 4.8%
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. . . continued Respondents 2000
55 - 59 2.7% 3.9%
60 - 61 1.3% 1.2%
62 - 64 1.1% 1.5%
65 - 66 0.8% 0.9%
67 - 69 0.8% 1.4%
70 - 74 0.4% 1.8%
75 - 79 0.2% 1.5%
80 - 84 0.3% 1.1%
85 and over 0.1% 0.8%
Aae of Resoondent (n=608)
Under 18 vears 0.2% 27.5%
18 - 24 2.0% 8.9%
25 - 34 29.6% 21.2%
35 - 44 38.2% 17.5%
45 - 54 16.9% 10.9%
55 - 64 9.5% 6.5%
65 and over 3.6% 7.4%
Household Income (n=526)
Under $25,000 3.0% 13.7%
$25,000 - $49,999 14.6% 25.8%
$50,000 - $74,999 31.6% 26.5%
$75,000 - $99,999 28.1% 20.2%
$100,000 - $149,999 17.7% 10.7%
$150,000 and over 4.9% 3.2%
Occuoancv Status (n=617)
Own 95.1% 78.6%
Rent 4.9% 21.4%
Type of Residence (n=622) .
Sinale familv house 78.0% 60.5%
Duplex or triolex 2.7% 4.6%
Townhouse, row house, or
condominium 16.1% 19.9%
Apartment buildina 2.7% 14.5%
Other 0.5% 0.6%
Tenure in Shakooee (n=623)
Less than 1 vear 9.8% 24.3%
1 - 5 vears 36.0% 34.9%
6 - 10 vears 16.5% 14.8%
11 - 20 vears 11.6% 13.2%
20 vears and over 26.2% 12.9%
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Survey Findings
The Shakopee Citizen Survey Task Force, Parks and Recreation Advisory Board and City Council are seeking
to gather perceptions and opinions on parks and recreation services that the City provides. The City is
dedicated to the idea of providing outstanding parks and recreation facilities, and is continually working to
maintain and improve all of these facilities. Adding your input may influence policies that guide your
community's development over the next decade.
Each household in the City has been issued a unique code that will allow each household to complete the
survey only once, so your response should be representative of your household. All of the responses will
remain strictly confidential - only summaries of the findings will be reported.
Count Percent
Please select a language.
English . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 627 99.84
Russian. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 0.16
Total Responses 628 100 %
If you wish to receive the survey results bye-mail, please provide your e-mail address.
E-mail addresses provided . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 335 46.66
628 100 %
1. Have you. or members of your household used smaller neighborhood parks in Shakopee, such as Scenic
Heights, Hiawatha, Holmes, Meadows, Prairie Bend, or Stans parks during the past 12 months?
No............................................. . 259 41.24
yes............................................ . 369 58.76
Total Responses 628 100 %
1 a. How often do you or members of your household use smaller
neighborhood parks in Shakopee?
Weekly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 19.78
1-3 times monthly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 25.2
Several times yearly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149 40.38
Seldom. . . . . . . . . . '.' . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .' . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 14.63
Total Responses 369 100 %
1 b. How would you or members of your household rate these smaller
neighborhood parks in Shakopee?
Very good. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 7.86
Good........................................... . 183 49.59
Average. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144 39.02
Poor............................................ . 12 3.25
Very poor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 0.27
Total Responses 369 100 %
2. Have you or members of your household used larger community parks in Shakopee, such as Lions or
Memorial parks during the past 12 months?
No............................................. . 168 26.75
yes............. ................................. 460 73.25
Total Responses 628 100 %
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2a. How often do you or members of your household use larger community parks in Shakopee?
Weekly. . . . . . . . . . . ~ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 11.52
1-3 times monthly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 19.57
Several times yearly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253 55
Seldom. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 13.91
Total Responses 460 100%
2b. How would you or members of your household rate these larger
community parks in Shakopee?
Very good. . . . . . . . .". . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 18.91
Good........................................... . 262 56.96
Average. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ,. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 21.96
Poor............................................ . 8 1.74
Very poor. . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 0.43
Total Responses 460 100%
3. Have you or members of your household used sports complexes in Shakopee, such as Munchow Fields, or
Tahpah and Riverview parks during the past 12 months?
No............................................. . 374 59.55
yes............................................ . 254 40.45
Total Responses 628 100 %
3a. How often do you or members of your household use sports complexes in Shakopee?
Weekly. . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 26.77
1-3 times monthly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 18.9
Several times yearly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . 104 40.94
Seldom. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 13.39
Total Responses 254 100 %
3b. How would you or members of your household rate these sports complexes in Shakopee?
Very good. . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 20.87
Good............ ."............................... 132 51.97
Average. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 23.23
Poor............................................ . 9 3.54
Very poor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 0.39
Total Responses 254 "100 %
4. Have you or members of your household used the Shakopee Aquatic Park during the past 12 months?
No.............. ."............................... 355 56.53
yes............................................ . 273 43.47
Total Responses 628 100 %
4a. How often do you or members of your household use the Shakopee Aquatic Park?
Weekly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 13.92
1-3 times monthly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . 56 20.51
Several times yearly. ". . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 40.66
Seldom. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 24.91
Total Responses 273 100 %
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4b. How would you or members of your household rate the Shakopee Aquatic Park?
Very good. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 20.15
Good........................................... . 137 50.18
Average. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 18.68
Poor............................................ . 28 10.26
Very poor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 0.73
Total Responses 273 100 %
5. Have you or members of your household used the Shakopee Community Center during the past 12 months?
No............................................. . 240 38.22
yes............................................ . 388 61.78
Total Responses 628 100 %
5a. How often do you or members of your household use the Shakopee Community Center?
Weekly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 24.48
1-3 times monthly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 15.72
Several times yearly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144 37.11
Seldom. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 22.68
Total Responses 388 100 %
5b. How would you or members of your household rate the Shakopee Community Center?
Very good. . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 10.05
Good........................................... . 141 36.34
Average. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152 39.18
Poor............................................ . 49 12.63
Very poor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ; . 7 1.8
Total Responses 388 100 %
5d. How would you or a member of your household rate the following fitness/recreational facilities at
the Shakopee Community Center? Please respond for only those facilities that you have used during
the past 12 months.
[Rate on a scale from 1-5, with 1 as very poor to 5 as very good.]
Cardio equipment
1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 3.09
2.............................................. . 36 9.28
3.............................................. . 53 13.66
4.............................................. . 21 5.41
5.............................................. . 6 1.55
Have not used . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260 67.01
Total Responses 388 100 %
Gymnasium
1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 0.77
2.............................................. . 23 5.93
3............... ................................. 66 17.01
4.............................................. . 69 17.78
5.............................................. . 19 4.9
Have not used . . . '.' . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208 53.61
Total Responses 388 100 %
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Gymnastics room
1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 0.77
2............................................... . 15 3.87
3............................................... . 49 12.63
4............................................... . 25 6.44
5............................................... . 3 0.77
Have not used . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 293 75.52
Total Responses 388 100 %
Ice arena
2............................................... . 11 2.84
3............................................... . 44 11.34
4............... ."................................ 69 17.78
5............................................... . 20 5.15
Have not used . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244 62.89
Total Responses 388 100 %
Meeting room
1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 0.52
2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 3.87
3............... ."................................ 69 17.78
4............................................... . 50 12.89
5............................................... . 21 5.41
Have not used. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231 59.54
Total Responses 388 100 %
Public access studio
1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 0.26
2............... ."................................ 4 1.03
3............................................... . 19 4.9
4............................................... . 12 3.09
5............................................... . 4 1.03
Have not used . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 348 89.69
Total Responses 388 100 %
Strength training equipment
1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ". . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 6.96
2............................................... . 35 9.02
3............................................... . 35 9.02
4............................................... . 13 3.35
5............................................... . 2 0.52
Have not used . '.' . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276 71.13
Total Responses 388 100 %
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Walking track
1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .'. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 2.06
2............................................... . 42 10.82
3............................................... . 101 26.03
4............................................... . 76 19.59
5............................................... . 36 9.28
Have not used . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125 32.22
Total Responses 388 100 %
6. Have you or members of your household used the Shakopee Community Center's ice arena during the past
12 months?
No.............................................. . 476 79.6
yes............................................. . 122 20.4
Total Responses 598 100%
6a. How often do you or members of your household use the Shakopee Community Center's ice
arena?
Weekly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 30.33
1-3 times monthly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 7.38
Several times yearly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 36.07
Seldom. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 26.23
Total Responses 122 100%
6b. How would you or members of your household rate the Shakopee Community Center's ice
arena?
Very good. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 18.03
Good............................................ . 65 53.28
Average. . .. . . '.' . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 25.41
Poor............................................ . 3 2.46
Very poor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ; . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 0.82
Total Responses 122 100 %
7. Have you or members of your household used bike and walking trails in Shakopee during the past 12 months
No.............................................. . 129 21.57
Yes.. ............................................. 469 78.43
Total Responses 598 100 %
7a. How often do you or members of your household use bike and walking trails in Shakopee?
Weekly. . . . . . . . . . . .' . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194 41.36
1-3 times monthly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 20.68
Several times yearly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144 30.7
Seldom. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . - 34 7.25
Total Responses 469 100 %
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7b. How would you or members of your household rate these bike and walking trails in Shakopee?
Very good. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 20.26
Good............................................ . 220 46.91
Average. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138 29.42
Poor............................................ . 15 3.2
Very poor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 0.21
Total Responses 469 100 %
8. Have you or members of your household used open space/natural areas in Shakopee during the past 12
months?
No.............................................. . 350 58.53
yes............................................. . 248 41.47
Total Responses 598 100 %
8a. How often do you or members of your household use open space/natural areas in Shakopee?
Weekly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 12.5
1-3 times monthly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 12.9
Several times yearly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140 56.45
Seldom. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 18.15
Total Responses 248 100 %
8b. How would you or members of your household rate these open space/natural areas in Shakopee?
Very good. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . " . . . . . . . . . 18 7.26
Good............................................ . 113 45.56
Average. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 41.53
Poor............................................ . 12 4.84
Very poor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . '.' . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 0.81
Total Responses 248 100 %
9. Have you or members of your household used the Shakopee Skate Park during the past 12 months?
No.............................................. . 518 86.62
yes............................................. . 80 13.38
Total Responses 598 100 %
9a. How often do you or members of your household use the Shakopee Skate Park?
Weekly. . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 17.5
1-3 times monthly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 23.75
Several times yearly.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 33.75
Seldom. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 25
Total Responses 80 100 %
9b. How would you or members of your household rate the Shakopee Skate Park?
Very good. . . . . . . . '.' . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 11.25
Good............................................ . 44 55
Average. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 30
Poor............................................ . 2 2.5
Very poor . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1.25
Total Responses 80 100 %
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10. Have you or members of your household used some other location or facility in Shakopee for recreational
purposes during the past 12 months?
No.............................................. . 461 77.61
yes............................................. . 133 22.39
Total Responses 594 100 %
10a. How often do you or members of your household use this other location or facility in Shakopee?
Weekly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 34.59
1-3 times monthly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 16.54
Several times yearly... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 33.08
Seldom. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 15.79
Total Responses 133 100 %
10b. How would you or a member of your household rate this other location or facility in Shakopee?
Very good. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 24.81
Good............................................ . 51 38.35
Average. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 40 30.08
Pbor............................................ . 9 6.77
Total Responses 133 100 %
11. Which recreation sport activities (in or outside of Shakopee) have you or members of your household
participated in during the past 12 months?
[Check all that apply.]
Walking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . " . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 498 12.68
Bicycling. . . . . . . . . '.' . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 383 9.76
Use of playgrounds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 367 9.35
Swimming. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303 7.72
Picnicking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284 7.23
Golf............................................. . 224 5.71
Jogging/Running. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210 5.35
Ice skating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173 4.41
Softball . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154 3.92
Basketball. . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154 3.92
Recreational programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146 3.72
Inline skating. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144 3.67
Baseball . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127 3.23
Soccer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126 3.21
Tennis. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 2.88
Ice hockey. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 2.24
Volleyball. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 2.17
Football . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 1.81
Frisbee golf. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . '.' . . . . . . . . . . 64 1.63
Skateboarding/Skate park use .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 1.58
Cross county skiing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 1.25
Archery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 0.89
Lacrosse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . " . . . 9 0.23
Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 1.02
None............................................ . 17 0.43
Total Responses 3926 100%
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12. Does your family require adaptive or inclusive recreation programs for an individual with physical and/or
developmental disabilities?
No.............................................. . 570 95.96
yes............. ."................................ 24 4.04
Total Responses 594 100 %
12a. What age group does the individual requiring adaptive or inclusive
recreaction programs belong?
10 years old and under . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 12.5
11 - 18 years old . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 29.17
Over 18 years old . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 58.33
Total Responses 24 100 %
The Shakopee Parks and Recreational Department coordinates a number of recreational programs.
13. Which City recreation programs have you or members of your household participated in during the past 12
months?
[Check all that apply.]
Swimming lessons. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122 9.65
" Open ice skating. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 7.12
Music in the Parks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 5.38
Micro-Soccer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 4.59
T -Ball/Nearball . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 4.35
Gymnastics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 3.48
Family Fun nights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 3.4
Youth special events,
i.e., Summer Carnival, Happy Birthday, America Parade. . . . . 43 3.4
Open hockey. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 3.01
Babysitters Training. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 2.61
Aerobics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 2.37
Fall adult softball. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 2.29
Ice skating lessons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 2.14
Community Center Playtime. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 1.98
Birthday parties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 1.82
Afterschool Adventures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 1.58
Adventures in Summer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 1.5
K.I.D.S. (Kids in Developmental Sports) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 1.5
High school intramural sports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 1.42
Senior citizen special events. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 1.34
Cheerleading . . : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 1.19
CPR/First Aid classes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 1.03
Youth filed trips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 1.03
Safety Camp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 0.95
Fishing For Fun. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 0.87
Senior citizen trips. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 0.87
Ski Club. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . 11 0.87
Battle of the Bands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 0.79
Kindersports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 0.79
Archery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 0.71
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Dog Obedience. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 0.71
Messy Hands. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 0.71
Teen special events, Le., Pro-Kart Racing, Skatepark, REI
Rock Climbing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 0.71
Preschool music classes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 0.63
3-on-3 Men's Basketball. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 0.55
Alphabet Adventures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 0.47
Senior citizen cards. , . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 0.32
Lifeguard Training. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 0.24
Splash Camp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 0.08
None............................................ . 272 21.52
Total Responses 1264 100 %
13a. How satisfied were you with these programs?
[Rate on a scale from 1-5, with 1 as not satisfied and 5 as very satisfied.]
1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .". . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 3.68
2............................................... . 19 5.38
3............................................... . 137 38.81
4............................................... . 138 39.09
5............................................... . 46 13.03
Total Responses 353 100 %
Sports associations coordinate sport programs for youth and adults in the City of Shakopee.
14. Which sports association programs have you or members of your household participated in Shakopee
during the past 12 months?
[Check all that apply.]
Youth baseball . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 9.56
Youth soccer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 8.24
Adult softball. . . . . . . " . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 6.04
Youth basketball (boys) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 5.71
Youth hockey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 4.29
Youth football . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 3.96
Youth softball . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 3.85
Youth basketball (girls) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 3.3
Adult volleyball. . . . . . . . . . . . . " . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 2.97
Youth tennis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 2.42
Youth volleyball . . . . ~ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 2.09
Youth wrestling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . 15 1.65
Adult basketball. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 0.99
Adult touch football. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 0.22
None............................................ . 407 44.73
Total Responses 910 100 %
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14a. How satisfied were you with these programs?
[Rate on a scale from 1-5, with 1 as not satisfied and 5 as very satisfied.]
1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 11 4.18
2............................................... . 12 4.56
3............................................... . 100 38.02
4............... .-................................ 96 36.5
5............................................... . 44 16.73
Total Responses 263 100 %
15. What type of outdoor park and recreation facilities do you feel are lacking in the City of Shakopee?
[Check all that apply.]
Bicycle/walking trails. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213 14.56
Natural areas. . . . . . ~ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189 12.92
Outdoor performance area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163 11.14
River boat dock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134 9.16
Children's playgrounds/play equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . '. . . . . . 122 8.34
Picnic shelters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 6.97
Golf course. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 6.97
Soccer fields . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 4.44
Baseball/softball fields. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 4.37
Interpretive/historic areas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 4.1
Sand volleyball court. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 3.9
Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 5.54
None............................................ . 111 7.59
Total Responses 1463 100 %
16. What type of indoor park and recreation facilities do you feel are lacking in the City of Shakopee?
[Check all that apply.]
Swimming pool. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 333 17.16
Fitness facility, e.g., cardio/strength training. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228 11.75
Indoor playground/play equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185 9.54
Teen center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _' . . . . . 168 8.66
Multi-use indoor facility for soccer, tennis, and other sports. . . 154 7.94
Additional sheet of ice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 5.67
Racquetball. . . . . . . '. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 5.1
Climbing wall. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 5
Performance area, e.g., auditorium. . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 4.9
Aerobics studio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . 89 4.59
Basketball courts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 3.66
Senior center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . 60 3.09
Banquet facilities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 2.78
Meeting rooms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 2.78
Other . . . . . . . . . . . . ._ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 1.65
None............................................ . 111 5.72
Total Responses 1940 100 %
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The City provides a variety of parks and recreation services.
17. How important are these services to you or members of your household?
[Rate on a scale from 1~5, with 1 as not important to 5 as very important.]
Small neighborhood parks, i.e., Scenic Heights, Hiawatha, Holmes, Meadows, Prairie Bend, and
Stans parks
1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 7.64
2............................................... . 60 9.55
3............................................... . 137 21.82
4............................................... . 171 27.23
5................ ................................. 212 33.76
Total Responses 628 100 %
Larger community parks, Le., Lions and Memorial parks
1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 3.18
2............................................... . 44 7.01
3............................................... . 137 21.82
4............................................... . 208 33.12
5............................................... . 219 34.87
Total Responses 628 100 %
Sports complexes, Le., Munchow Fields, or Tahpah and Riverview parks
1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ; . . 78 12.42
2............................................... . 75 11.94
3............................................... . 162 25.8
4............................................... . 165 26.27
5........ .......................................... 148 23.57
Total Responses 628 100 %
Shakopee Aquatic Park
1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 11.62
2............................................... . 83 13.22
3............................................... . 147 23.41
4............................................... . 166 26.43
5............................................... . 159 25.32
Total Responses 628 100 %
Shakopee Community Center
1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 7.32
2............................................... . 54 8.6
3............................................... . 144 22.93
4............................................... . 182 28.98
5............................................... . 202 32.17
Total Responses 628 100 %
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Bike and walking trails
1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 1.43
2............................................... . 17 2.71
3............................................... . 58 9.24
4............................................... . 170 27.07
5............................................... . 374 59.55
Total Responses 628 100 %
Open space/natural areas
1 . . i . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 3.98
2............................................... . 36 5.73
3............................................... . 136 21.66
4............................................... . 181 28.82
5............................................... . 250 39.81
Total Responses 628 100%
Shakopee Skate Park
1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222 35.35
2............................................... . 111 17.68
3............................................... . 169 26.91
4............................................... . 66 10.51
5............................................... . 60 9.55
Total Responses 628 100 %
Sports association programs
1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 16.08
2............................................... . 54 8.6
3............... .................................. 129 20.54
4............................................... . 167 26.59
5............................................... . 177 28.18
Total Responses 628 100 %
Recreation programs
1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -. . . . . . . . 61 9.71
2............................................... . 49 7.8
3............................................... . 155 24.68
4............................................... . 186 29.62
5............................................... . 177 28.18
Total Responses 628 100%
Senior activities
1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199 31.69
2........................ ........................ 76 12.1
3............................................... . 137 21.82
4.............................;................. . 111 17.68
5............................................... . 105 16.72
Total Responses 628 100 %
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The City provides information on its parks and recreation services through a quarterly brochure~
advertisements and articles in the Shakopee Valley News, flyers, and on its web site.
18. How would you prefer to get information on our services?
[Rate on a scale from 1-5, with 1 as not important to 5 as very important.]
Quarterly brochure
1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 10.51
2............................................... . 48 7.64
3............................................... . 123 19.59
4..........,.................................... . 167 26.59
5............... ."................................ 224 35.67
Total Responses 628 100 %
Shakopee Valley News (newspaper) articles and advertisements
1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 14.17
2........................................ ."....... 61 9.71
3............................................... . 144 22.93
4............................................... . 174 27.71
5............................................... . 160 25.48
Total Responses 628 100 %
Information in the "Shakopee Mint"
1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151 24.04
2.......................... ."..................... 104 16.56
3............................................... . 146 23.25
4............... ."................................ 123 19.59
5............................................... . 104 16.56
Total Responses 628 100 %
Direct mailing
1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128 20.38
2............................................... . 77 12.26
3........;...................................... . 146 23.25
4............................................... . 129 20.54
5............... ."................................ 148 23.57
Total Responses 628 100%
Flyers distributed at the Shakopee Community Center
1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249 39.65
2............................................... . 144 22.93
3............................................... . 135 21.5
4............................................... . 59 9.39
5............... ."................................ 41 6.53
Total Responses 628 100%
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Flyers sent to elementary-age children in the School Districts "Red Folders"
1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263 41.88
2............................................... . 82 13.06
3............................................... . 116 18.47
4............................................... . 84 13.38
5............... .................................. 83 13.22
Total Responses 628 100 %
Web site
1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 14.49
2............................................... . 89 14.17
3............................................... . 162 25.8
4............................................... . 138 21.97
5................................................ . 148 23.57
Total Responses 628 100%
Direct e-mail on programs and
services
1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151 24.04
2............................................... . 96 15.29
3............................................... . 139 22.13
4............................................... . 125 19.9
5.................... ............................. 117 18.63
Total Responses 628100 %
19. If the City were to offer online internet registration for recreation programs, would you use this service
instead of mailing, faxing, or dropping off your registration?
No.............................................. . 33 5.25
yes............................................. . 417 66.4
Not sure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 116 18.47
Not applicable (household doesn't participate in recreation
programs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 9.87
Total Responses 628 100%
20. Have you or members of your household used any of the following fitness/recreational facilities during the
past 12 months?
No.............................................. . 275 32.66
Dakotah Sport and Fitness (Prior lake) . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . 190 22.57
Chaska Community Center (Chaska) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167 19.83
lifetime Fitness Center (Savage) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 9.62
Northwest Athletic Club (Burnsville) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 4.16
Flagship Athletic Club (Eden Prairie) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 2.02
Ripped Gym (Shakopee). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 1.43
Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 7.72
Total Responses 842 100 %
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20a. If a similar facility (like those listed above) was located in the City of Shakopee and the cost to
use it were about the same, would you use it instead?
No.............................................. . 84 13.77
yes............................................. . 355 58.2
Unsure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171 28.03
Total Responses 610 100 %
21:. How interested are you or members of your household to have the following types of facilities made
available in the City of Shakopee?
[Rate on a scale from 1-5, with 1 as not interested to 5 as very interested.]
Indoor water park with a water slide, zero-depth entry, etc.
1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 17.99
2............................................... . 64 10.19
3............................................... . 106 16.88
4............................................... . 104 16.56
5............................................... . 241 38.38
Total Responses 628 100 %
Indoor lap swimming pool
1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115 18.31
2............................................... . 97 15.45
3............................................... . 124 19.75
4............................................... . 122 19.43
5............................................... . 170 27.07
Total Responses 628 100 %
Indoor children's playground
1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147 23.41
2............................................... . 90 14.33
3............................................... . 130 20.7
4............................................... . 107 17.04
5............................................... . 154 24.52
Total Responses 628 100 %
Expanded cardio/strength training facility
1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 15.29
2............................................... . 69 10.99
3............................................... . 167 26.59
4............................................... . 135 21.5
5............................................... . 161 25.64.
Total Responses 628 100 %
Aerobics studio
1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149 23.76
2............................................... . 114 18.18
3............................................... . 181 28.87
4............................................... . 92 14.67
5............. .................................... 91 14.51
Total Responses 627 100%
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Performance area, e.g., auditorium
1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152 24.24
2............................................... . 139 22.17
3............................................... . 180 28.71
4............... ................;................. 102 16.27
5............................................... . 54 8.61
Total Responses 627 100 %
Racquetball/handball courts
1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196 31.26
2............................................... . 131 20.89
3............................................... . 149 23.76
4............... .................................. 87 13.88
5............................................... . 64 10.21
Total Responses 627 100 %
Senior center
1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187 29.82
2............................................... . 104 16.59
3............................................... . 176 28.07
4............... .................................. 103 16.43
5............................................... . 57 9.09
T ota' Responses 627 100 %
Expanded gymnasium
1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136 21.69
2............................................... . 126 20.1
3................................................ . 183 29.19
4............... .................................. 111 17.7
5............................................... . 71 11.32
Total Responses 627 100 %
Multi~use indoor facility for soccer, tennis, and other sports
1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138 22.01
2............................................... . 125 19.94
3............................................... . 141 22.49
4............................................... . 112 17.86
5............................................... . 111 17.7
Total Responses 627 100 %
Teen center
1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150 23.92
2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 16.43
3............... .................................. 161 25.68
4............................................... . 122 19.46
5............................................... . 91 14.51
Total Responses 627 100%
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Banquet facilities
1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228 36.36
2............................................... . 153 24.4
3............... .................................. 162 25.84
4............................................... . 56 8.93
5............................................... . 28 4.47
- Total Responses 627 100 %
Meeting rooms
1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . 209 33.33
2............................................... . 159 25.36
3............... .................................. 167 26.63
4............................................... . 64 10.21
5............................................... . 28 4.47
Total Responses 627 100 %
Additional sheet of ice
1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . 254 40.51
2............................................... . 119 18.98
3............................................... . 119 18.98
4............................................... . 55 8.77
5............................................... . 80 12.76
Total Responses 627 100 %
Climbing wall
1 . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235 37.48
2............... .................................. 127 20.26
3............................................... . 145 23.13
4............................................... . 73 11.64
5............................................... . 47 7.5
Total Responses 627 100 %
On site child care
1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232 37
2............................................... . 98 15.63
3............................................... . 120 19.14
4............................................... . 90 14.35
5............................................... . 87 13.88
Total Responses 627 100 %
Coffee/snack bar with reading area
1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126 20.1
2............................................... . 129 20.57
3............................................... . 155 24.72
4............................................... . 108 17.22
5.............. ................................... 109 17.38
Total Responses 627 100 %
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As the City develops it must decide what type of land to acquire for park facilities. This occurs
through the development review process.
22. How important to you or members of your household are the following different types of parks?
[Rate on a scale from 1-5, with 1 as not important to 5 as very important.]
Small pocket parks with a play structure, typically 1 acre or less within 5 blocks of each doorstep
1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 14.33
2............................................... . 92 14.65
3............................................... . 147 23.41
4............................................... . 133 21.18
5............................................... . 166 26.43
Total Responses 628 .100 %
Large neighborhood parks that have a play structure, one or two ballfields, possibly a park
building/picnic shelter, are typically 5-10 acres, and are with 1/2 mile of each doorstep
1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 6.85
2............................................... . 82 13.06
3............................................... . 157 25
4............................................... . 183 29.14
5............... .................................. 163 25.96
Total Responses 628 100%
Community parks that are 20 or more acres in size, and have several ballfields, picnic area, and
support facilities
1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 10.35
2............................................... . 107 17.04
3............................................... . 177 28.18
4............... .................................. 142 22.61
5............................................... . 137 21.82
Total Responses 628 100 %
Recreational trails
1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 3.03
2............................................... . 22 3.5
3............................................... . 91 14.49
4............... .................................. 169 26.91
5............................................... . 327 52.07
Total Responses 628 100 %
Open space or natural areas
1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 5.41
2............................................... . 62 9.87
3............................................... . 155 24.68
4................ '................................ 162 25.8
5........................ ........................ 215 34.24
Total Responses 628 100%
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The City has considered purchasing park and open space land for the future.
23. How important to you or members of your household are the following different types of parks and open
spaces?
[Rate on a scale from 1-5, with 1 as not important to 5 as very important.]
Primarily natural areas that can be preserved and used for passive recreation, e.g., nature hikes,
walks, etc.
1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 4.46
2............................................... . 52 8.28
3............................................... . 157 25
4............................................... . 154 24.52
5............................................... . 237 37.74
Total Responses 628 100 %
A combination of natural areas that can be preserved and used for passive recreation, as well as
areas that can be developed for more active use, e.g., picnicing, ballfields, etc.
1........................ ........................ 26 4.14
2............................................... . 57 9.08
3...................................;........... . 162 25.8
4............................................... . 212 33.76
5............................................... . 171 27.23
Total Responses 628 100 %
Primarily areas that can bedeveloped for more active use, e.g., large picnic areas, sports
complexes, etc.
1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 15.76
2............................................... . 94 14.97
3.............................................. .. 194 30.89
4............................................... . 145 23.09
5.............. ................................... 96 15.29
Total Responses 628 100 %
24. If the City of Shakopee were to make theifollowing changes to its park and recreation system, how
supportive would you be to the following suggestions?
[Rate on a scale from 1-5, with 1 as not supportive to 5 as very supportive.]
Additions to and expansions of bike/walking trails
1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 3.18
2............................................... . 36 5.73
3............................................... . 106 16.88
4............................................... . 164 26.11
5............................................... . 302 48.09
Total Responses 628 100 %
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Improvements to existing neighborhood parks, Le., Scenic Heights, Hiawatha, Holmes, Meadows,
Prairie Bends, and Stans parks
1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 61 9.71
2............................................... . 91 14.49
3............................................... . 202 32.17
4............................................... . 168 26.75
5............................................... . 106 16.88
Total Responses 628 100%
Improvements to existing community parks, Le., Lions and Memorial parks
1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 6.85
2............................................... . 64 10.19
3............................................... . 197 31.37
4............................................... . 194 30.89
5............................................... . 130 20.7
Total Responses 628 100 %
Developing parks from undeveloped land that the City has acquired
1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 9.24
2............................................... . 60 9.55
3............................................... . 171 27.23
4............................................... . 192 30.57
5............................................... . 147 23.41
Total Responses 628 100 %
Land acquisition dedicated for future active park needs
1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 8.12
2............................................... . 72 11.46
3............... .................................. 170 27.07
4............................................... . 182 28.98
5............................................... . 153 24.36
Total Responses 628 100 %
Land acquisition for preserving open space, natural areas, or passive park use
1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 7.17
2............................................... . 72 11 .46
3............... .................................. 135 21.5
4............................................... . 172 27.39
5............................................... . 204 32.48
Total Responses 628 100 %
Expansion of the Shakopee Community Center
1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 11 .46
2............................................... . 71 11.31
3............................................... . 111 17.68
4............................ ..................... 132 21.02
5............................................... . 242 38.54
Total Responses 628 100 %
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25. How do you access the internet?
Dial-up modem. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . 273 43.89
Cable modem. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222 35.69
DSL modem. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 12.06
T-1 . . . . .. .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 5.63
Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 2.73
Total Responses 622 100 %
26. How many years have you lived in the City of Shakopee?
Less than 1 year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 9.79
1-5 years . . . . . . . '.' . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ., . 224 35.96
6-1 0 years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 16.53
11-15 years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 7.87
16-20 years. . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 3.69
Over 20 years . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163 26.16
Total Responses 623 100 %
26a. If you moved to the City of Shakopee within the last five years, where did you move from?
[Provide City and State, e.g., Shakopee, MN]
Households represented . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 283 45.10
(Eden Prairie=33, Bloomington=29, Burnsville=21, Savage=13) 628 100 %
(Scott Co=24, 7-County=1~7, Great MN=20, Other state=42)
27. What best describes your residence?
Single family house. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 485 77.97
Duplex or triplex. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 2.73
Townhouse, row house or condominium. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 16.08
Apartment building . " . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 2.73
Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 0.48
Total Responses 622 100 %
27a. Do you own or rent your residence?
Own............................................ . 587 95.14
Rent............................................ . 30 4.86
Total Responses 617 100 %
28. What is your annual household pre-tax income?
Under $25,000. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 2.62
$25,000 - $49,999 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ., . . 77 12.6
$50,000.;. $74,999. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166 27.17
$75,000 - $99,999 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148 24.22
$100,000 - $149,999. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 15.22
Over $150,000. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 4.26
Refused . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 13.91
Total Responses 611 100 %
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29. How old are you?
Under 18 years old . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 0.16
18 - 24 years old. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 1.93
25 - 34 years old . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180 28.99
35 - 44 years old . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232 37.36
45 - 54 years old . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 16.59
55 - 64 years old . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 9.34
Over 65 years old . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 3.54
Refused . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 2.09
Total Responses 621 100 %
30. According to age group, what is the number of persons in your household?
Under 5 years old
1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .' . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 18.15
2............................................... . 51 8.12
3 or more. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 0.96
Total Responses 171 100 %
5 - 9 years old
1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 19.11
2............................................... . 38 6.05
3 or more. . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 0.64
Total Responses 162 100%
10- 14 years old
1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . '.' . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 14.33
2............................................... . 30 4.78
3 or more. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 0.48
Total Responses 123 100 %
15 - 17 years old
1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 8.28
2............................................... . 9 1.43
Total Responses 61 100 %
18 - 19 years old
1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 3.82
2............................................... . 3 0.48
3 or more. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 0.16
Total Responses 28 100%
20 - 21 years old
1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 3.66
2............................................... . 1 0.16
Total Responses 24 100 %
22 - 24 years old
1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 4.94
2............................................... . 9 1.43
Total Responses 40 100 %
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25 - 29 years old
1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 9.87
2............................................... . 37 5.89
Total Responses 99 100 %
30 - 34 years old
1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 14.33
2............................................... . 57 9.08
3 or more. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 0.48
Total Responses 150 100 %
35 - 39 years old
1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .' . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 17.2
2............................................... . 56 8.92
3 or more. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 0.16
Total Responses 165 100 %
40 - 44 years old
1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 15.29
2............... .................................. 49 7.8
3 or more . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 0.16
Total Responses 146 100%
45 - 49 years old
1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 9.24
2............................................... . 24 3.82
3 or more. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 0.48
Total Responses 85 100 %
50 - 54 years old
1 .'. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 7.17
2............................................... . 21 3.34
Total Responses 66 100 %
55 - 59 years old
1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 4.94
2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ~ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 1.59
Total Responses 41 100 %
55 - 59 years old
1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 4.94
2............................................... . 10 1.59
Total Responses 41 100 %
60 - 61 years old
1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 1.91
2............................................... . 6 0.96
Total Responses 18 100 %
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62 - 64 years old
1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 2.55
2............................................... . 2 0.32
Total Responses 18 100 %
65 - 66 years old
1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 1.91
2............................................... . 2 0.32
Total Responses 14 100 %
67 - 69 years old
1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 1.28
2.... ............................................. 2 0.32
3 or more. . . . . . . . . : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 0.16
Total Responses 11 100 %
70 - 74 years old
1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 1.28
Total Responses 8 100%
75 - 79 years old
1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 0.16
2............................................... . 1 0.16
Total Responses 2 100 %
80 - 84 years old
1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 0.32
2............................................... . 2 0.32
Total Responses 4 100 %
Over 85 years old
1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 0.16
Total Responses 1 100 %
31. What is your race?
Caucasian. . . . . . . . : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 576 93.2
Asian............................................ . 10 1.62
American Indian. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 0.32
Hispanic/Latino. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 0.16
Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 0.97
Refused . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 3.72
Total Responses 618 100 %
32. What is your gender?
Female. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 309 50.66
Male............................................ . 301 49.34
Total Responses 610 100 %
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Graphs
Questions 1 - 10 compressed
Have you or members of your household used.. . during the past 12 months?
Bike and walking trails 8.4%
larger parks 73.2%
Shakopee Community Center
Smaller parks
Shako pee Aquatic Park
Open space/natural areas
Sports complexes
Other
Ice arena
Shakopee Skate Park
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Percentage of households responding Yes
,_% Yes I
Questions 1 a - 10a compressed
How often do you or members of your household use. . . ?
Bike and walking trails .96
1.7
Sports complexes 1.59
Smaller parks
Ice arena
Shakopee Community Center
Shakopee Skate Park
Larger parks
Shakopee Aquatic Park
Open space/natural areas
0.00 0.50 1.00 1.50 2.00 2.50 3.00 3.50 4.00
1 = Seldom 2 = Several times yearly 3 = 1.3 times monthly 4 = Weekly
I_Mean Score I
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Questions 1 b - 10b compressed
How important to you or members of your household are these services. . .?
Bike and walking trails 4. 1
Open space/natural areas .95
Larger community parks 3. 9
Shakopee Community Center 3.70
Small neighborhood parks 3.70
Recreation programs 3.59
Sports association programs
Shakopee Aquatic Park
Sports complexes
Senior activities
Shako pee Skate Park
0.00 0.50 1.00 1.50 2.00 2.50 3.00 3.50 4.00 4.50 5.00
1 = Not important to 5 = Very important
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Question 5d
How would you or members of your household rate...1
Ice arena 3.68
Meeting room
Gymnasium
Public access studio
Walking track
Gymnasics room
Cardio equipment
Strength training equipment
0.00 0.50 1.00 1.50 2.00 2.50 3.00 3.50 4.00 4.50 5.00
1 = Very poor 2 = Poor 3 = Average 4 = Good 5 = Very good
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Question 17
How important to you or members of your household are these services. . .1
Bike and walking trails 4. 1
Open space/natural areas
Larger community parks
Shakopee Community Center
Small neighborhood parks
Recreation programs
Sports association programs
Shakopee Aquatic Park
Sports complexes
Senior activities
Shakopee Skate Park
0.00 0.50 1.00 1.50 2.00 2.50 3.00 3.50 4.00 4.50 5.00
1 = NDt Important to 5 = Very important
I_Mean Score I
Question 18
How would you prefer to get information on our services?
Quarterly brochure 3.69
Shako pee Valley News
Web site
Direct mail
Direct e-mail
Shakopee Mint
Flyers in school districts' Red Folders
Flyers at Shako pee Community
Center
0.00 0.50 1.00 1.50 2.00 2.50 3.00 3.50 4.00 4.50 5.00
1 = Least prefer to 5 = Most prefllr
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Question 21
How interested are you or members of your household to have the following faciJ/ties made
available in the City of Shakopee?
Indoor water park .47
Expanded cardlo/slrenglh training facility 3. 1
Indoor lap swimming pool 3.21
Indoor children's playground 3.05
Coffee/snack bar with reading area 2191
Multi-use indoor facility 289
Teen center 2. 4
Aerobics sludlo 2.7
Expanded gymnasium 2.7
Performance area 2.63
Senior center 2.58
On-site child care 2.52
Raquetball/handball courts 2.51
Additional sheet of ice 2.3
Climbing wall 2.3
Meeting rooms 2.2
Banquet facilities 2.21
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0.00 0.50 1.00 1.50 2.00 2.50 3.00 3.50 4.00 4;50 5.00
1 = Not Interested to 5 = Very interested
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Question 22
How importanf to you or members of your household are the fol/owing different types of
parks?
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1 = Not important to 5 = Very Important
I_Mean Score'
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Question 23
How important to you or members of your household are the following different types of parks
and open space?
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Question 24
If the City of Shakopee were to make the following changes to its park and recreation system,
how supportive would you be to the following suggestions?
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1 = Not supportive to 5 = Very supportive
I_Mean Score I
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Frequency of Use of Large Community Parks Within Shakopee During the Past 12 Months By
Zone
1
2
..
5 3
N
4
5
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Percentage of households
I . Weekly .1 - 3 times monthly II1II Several times yearly /iEl Seldom I
Frequency of Use of Small Neighborhood Parks Within Shakopee During the Past 12 Months
By Zone
1
2
<II
a 3
N
4
5
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Percentage of households
I II1II Weekly II1II 1 - 3 times monthly II1II Several times yearly mB Seldom I
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Frequency of Use of~he Shakopee Aquatic Park During the Past 12 Months By Zone
1
2
II>
5 3
N
4
5
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Percentage .of households
I III Weekly III 1 - 3 times monthly III Several times yearly II Seldom I
Frequency of Use of Sports Complexes Within Shako pee During the Past 12 Months By Zone
1
2
Gl
53
N
4
5
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Percentage of households
I III Weekly . 1111 - 3 times monthly III Several times yearly I!llI Seldom I
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Frequency of Use of the Shakopee Community Center During the Past 12 Months By Zone
1
2
g 3
N
4
5
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Percentage of hous~holds
I . Weekly . 1 - 3 times monthly . Several times yearly iii Seldom I
Frequency of Use of the Shakopee Community Center's Ice Arena During the Past 12 Months
By Zone
1
2
Ql
g 3
N
4
5
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Percentage of households
I III Weekly III 1 - 3 times monthly III Several times yearly Iliil Seldom I
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Frequency of Use of Open Space and Natural Areas Within Shakopee During the Past 12
Months By Zone
1
2
Q)
:s 3
N
4
5
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Percentage Qf households
I . Weekly . 1 - 3 times monthly . Several times yearly IliilI Seldom I
Frequency of Use of Bike and Walking Trails Within Shakopee During the Past 12 Months By
Zone
1
2
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g 3
N
4
5
0% 10% 20% .30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Percentage of households
I . Weekly .1 - 3 times monthly . Several times yearly I!!iI Seldom I
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Frequency of Use ofthe Shakopee Skate Park During the Past 12 Months By Zone
1
2
..
g 3
N
4
5
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Percentage of households
I . Weekly . 1 - 3 times monthly . Several times yearly 1m Seldom I
Frequency of Use of Other Facilities Within Shakopee During the Past 12 Months By Zone
1
2
..
5 3
N
4
5
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Percentage of households
I . Weekly . 1 - 3 times monthly . Several times yearly 1m Seldom I
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Other Responses
10. Have you or members of your household used some other location or facility in Shakopee for
recreational purposes during the past 12 months?
- Archery Range at Lion's Park
- Baseball Fields
- Baseball fields at Sweeney and Pearson
- Basketball Courts at all of the Shakopee Public Schools for Youth Teams.
- Basketball courts at School playgrounds.
- Bike paths, dead end street in front of house
- Birthdays
- Bowling, Library
- Boy Scout Cabin
- Canterbury Park
- Canterbury Park
- Chaska Comm. Center
- Chaska Community Center
- Chaska Community Center
- Chaska's Community Center, Dakota's facilities
- Cleary Park
- Cleary State Park
- Community parks for neighbprhood betterment purposes. (Neighborhood watch and national night out) we
need to use our parks to promote these citizen directives.
- Dakotah
- Dakotah
- Dakotah Fitness
- Dakotah Fitness
- Dakotah Fitness Center
- Dakotah Fitness center
- Dakotah fitness center
- Dakotah Sport and Fitness
- Dakotah Sport and Fitness
- Dakotah Sports and fitness
- Dakotah Sports Center
- Dakotah Swim and Fitness
- Dakotah, Paul Bunyan Trail, Private Golf Courses
- Disc golf by the aquatic park
- DNR river trail for biking
- Don't know the name...but the facility is on hwy 101.
- Downtown for Derby days
- Elementary School Fields
- Family reunion
- Fire station tour
- Fishing in Lake O'Dowd, golfing at Stonebrook & the Preserve
- Frisbee golf course
- Golf courses
- Gym at mall
- Hennepin county parks
- Highschool Tennis Courts
- Holmes Park Shelter
- Huber Park for Boat launching
- I like to walk on the old bridge over the river, and anywhere I can access the river.
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~ If you include the casino and race track
~ Jackson Town Hall
~ Jackson Town Hall
- Jackson Town Hall
- Jackson Town Hall
- Joggling on side road
- Jr. High
- Jr. High swimming pool
- Jr. High gym for volleyball league
- Jr. High Pool
- Jr. High Pool
- Jr. High School Family Nights
- Jr. High swimming pool
- Junior High pool for swimming lessons and open swim
- Kite flying behind the Jr. High, frisbee golf, chamber of commerce park for picnics, the lake near the golf
club in the south part of the city
- Ladies workout express
- Large open field by St Francis and Sunshine Path school grounds
- Local school areas for soccer leagues, etc.
- Local streets because there are sidewalks or paths
- Log Cabin
- Log Cabin (Lions Park)
- Log Cabin at Lion's Park
- Log House for bigger meetings, soccer fields by Sun Path, School baseball fields
- Lone Pine Golf Course
- Louisville state trails for horseback riding - (t Shako pee but Scott )
- Memorial park
- Minnesota River Trails
- MN River Valley Refuge
- My home & yard
- Neighborhood bike riding or running.
- New playground located on crane & cardinal? behind St. Francis Medical Center
- Old Bloomington Ferry Bridge Road
- Old bridge
- Outdoor ice rinks, tennis courts
- Pearson, Sweeney, Sunpath Elementary School Parks/fields
- Pheasant Run Park
- Pool at the Junior High School
- Practiced on a softball field
- Probably school playgrounds and open space, mainly because we live close to the High school
- Prop(3rty in between Sun Path and the new Catholic school
- Public access to river.
- Raceway Park
- Red Oak Elementary fields to play catch with dog on weekend
- Red Oak fields, High school fields
- Red Oak Playground/Southbridge Playground
- Red Oak School fields
- School buildings and adjoining playgrounds/fields/tracks
- School gyms and ball fields
- School gyms, ball fields, and pool
- School parks
- School parks and the Sun Path gym for volleyball.
- School playgrounds
- School playgrounds, tennis courts, and river trail.
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- Schools for basketball, volleyball for my kids
- Schools for sports camp
- Scout's log cabin by Lions Park
- Setup for birthday parties is great!
- Shakopee Senior High Tennis Courts
- Sidewalks and streets
- Small area in townhouse community
- Small park in the Hamlet at Southbridge, and the playground at Red Oak Elm. School
- . Snowmobile trails
- Snowmobiling
- Southbridge neighborhood playground
- State parks, Lakeville city parks, St. Paul softball fields
- Stonebrook Golf Course
- Streets for walking
- Sun Path and SACC Playgrounds
- Sun Path elementary playground
- Sun Path Elementary School Play ground
- Sun Path Elementary School Playground and the open space between there and the new Catholic
Elementary school
- Sweeney Elementary School Playground
- Tahpah Park to practice hitting golf balls
- Tennis
- Tennis courts
- Tennis courts - high school & junior high
- Trail to Chaska
- Used location for a family party - don't remember which one
- Vacant lot by the baseball field @ the jr. high (top of the hill)
- ValleyView Bapt. Church area
- Vallleyfair and Canterbury
- Veterans park
- We go to Bloomington to use decent tennis courts.
- We live in East Shakopee and have parks or walking trails to have to use the ones that are near us in
Savage, we need to walking /biking trails east of 8 even to get over to the ones in Southbridge it is
dangerous to walk along 8 or up 8 sidewalk
- We live next to the Fishing Pier and I walk there all the time. We are so pleased the road is being closed
to avoid people from dumping trash!! It is such a pit!! This will improve it greatly.
- Yoga class at Pearson school
11. Which recreation sport activities (in or outside of Shakopee) have you or members of your
household participated in during the past 12 months?
[Check all that apply.]
- Aerobics classes
- Baseball
- Belly dance
- Biking
- Boat launching
- Broomball
- Broomball/boothockey
- Camping
- Community ed. Classes
- Cricket
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- Dog Park in Bloomington
- Dog training/exercise
- Downhill skiing
- !;xercising the dog
- Gun range
- Gymnastics
- Gymnastics
- Hiking, canoeing, boating
- Hunting
- Hunting, fishing, bowling
- Mountain biking
- Q'Dowd Park; fishing, relaxation, wildlife viewing
- Pwc
- Racquet ball
- Racquetball
- Reading
- Rollerblading
- Snowmobiling
- Snowmobiling
- Snowshoe
- Target shooting
- Ultimate frisbee
- Walking the dog.
- Weight training/aerobics
- Would like to find a place close into Shakopee to exercise my dogs
- Wrestling
15. What type of outdoor park and recreation facilities do you feel are lacking in the City of Shakopee?
[Check all that apply.]
- A better river boat launch
- Adapted equipment for folks with disabilities
- Add bridge between Chaska & Shakopee
- An amphitheater. And I don't mean for large Venues. Take a look at Plymouth's Amphitheater. Beautiful.
Centered right in the park
- Aquatic Park, ice rinks
- Archery Range
- Archery Targets
- A TV Trails
- A TV trails
- Baseball Fields for younger players
- Basketball courts
- Basketball Courts (other than those on school grounds)
- Better open skating hours for ice rink
- BMX bike track/facility
- Bridge to Chaska, Where swing bridge was
- Canoeing and fishing
- Clean up all the Townhome developments and clean up Shakopee; creating a more affluent place to reside
(additions like Einstein's Bagels & other higher end restaurants).
- Dog Park
- Dog park
- Dog Park
- Dog Park
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- Dog Park
- Dog Park
- Dog Park
- Dog Park
- Dog park
- Dog Park for walking without leash
- Don't know enough about facilities (lack of time).
- Frisbee golf
- Great waterpark like Cascade Bay in Eagan.
- Hockey rinks outside
- I do not want a large-scale outdoor area. A bands hell that seats less than 300 would be desirable.
- I have only been a resident forJive months so I haven't had time to experience all that Shakopee has to
offer.
- Ice hockey rinks
- Ice rinks
- Indoor pool with zero entry (for toddlers & wheelchairs)
- Indoor pool!
- Indoor swimming pool
- It'd be a nice feature if a person could rent canoes to take on the MN River
- Larger water park
- Lighted Tennis Courts
- More youth football fields, fishing pier for kids/seniors, beach/swimming area/canoe rental (maybe on the
river?)
- Mountain biking trails
- Need Cricket
- Nice updated, fun for ALL different ages pool area!!
- Not sure
- Not sure
- Not sure, had no idea...
- Of course we do not need everything. It has a price.
- Off leash dog park
- Off-leash dog training areas
- Off-leash fenced in dog park
- Or shaded areas at smaller parks
- Outdoor hockey rinks
- Outdoor wading pools for children.
- Park area near Sun Path (tennis especially)
- Pet exercise areas
- Play ground in Huber park
- Playground equipment for older kids (8-12)
- Public Skating Oval or More outdoor hockey ice.
- REAL baseball fields
- Regular pool
- Riverfront park
- Second sheet ice
- Sidewalks
- Skateboard park
- Snowmobiling is a sport and needs to be recognized
- Swimming pool needs improvement
- Target archery lanes
- Target shooting location
- Tennis
- Tennis lice skating rinks
- Tennis Bubble
- Tennis courts
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- Tennis Courts
- Tennis courts and basketball courts
- Tennis Courts in or near Southbridge!!!
- The Baseball/Softball fields need to be upgraded. The Traveling programs require more than an almost
weed free aglime field. Pitching mounds, fences, well maintained, weed free grass.
- Trails south of the city
- We need a park/facility at the east end of town by 16 and 18. I have lived out here for 20 years and all my
tax money has gone to in-town services with nothing to show for our area. VERY DISAPPOINTING!
- Would love to see the bike trail go from Shakopee to Chaska again ~ a new bridge would be great since the
trails along the river are so wonderful - continued expansion of the bike trails - most used recreation for my
family
16. What type of indoor park and recreation facilities do you feel are lacking in the City of Shakopee?
[Check all that apply.]
- 2nd ice sheet
- A huge indoor water park
- A pool for fitness, not for playing: continuous or laps
- Activities geared towards adults with mental retardation
- Additional sheet of ice for figure skating rather than hockey.
- All of the above would be best!
- Batting cage
- Childcare area for parents to be able to work out.
- Decent gym
- Don't know enough about facilities (lack of time).
- Golf practice range
- Gymnastics
- Health club (Lifetime, Bally, Northwest)
- Hot tub, sauna, daycare
- I do not want to pay for another community center or ice rink
- Ice arena
- Indoor and outdoor pool that are actually pools and not chlorinated sand pits. Love our pool but it's not
really a pool.
~ Indoor water park
- Indoor water park
- Indoor water park like in Chaska, would be very cool.
- Indoor water park like they have in Chaska.
- Indoor water park similar to Chaska
- Indoor with more open times available
- Not sure
- Not sure, had no idea
- Of course we do not need all. They come with a price.
- Overall, equipment at the community center - I realize it is costly, but there a number of people who belong
to Dakotah or Lifetime because of the amount and variety of cardio and weight stations, along with steam
rooms and a sauna.
- Some sort of gym would be nice, similar to Dakotah!
- Walking indoors in cold weather
- Warm water pool
- Water park
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20. Have you or members of your household used any of the following fitness/recreational
facilities during the past 12 months?
- A fitness center provided by my employer
- Apple Valley Community Center (found a volleyball league there!)
- Bally's Fitness, Bloomington
- Bally's total fitness (Eagan)
- Bally's
- Bally's membership (friends have others)
- Bally's Total Fitness
- Bally's, Bloomington
- Bloomington Ice arena
- Cascade Bay waterpark
- Chanhassen community center
- Chanhassen recreational center
- Cleary Park pet Exercise Area
- Curves
- Curves
- Curves
- Curves
- Curves
- Curves
- Curves
- Curves fitness center
- Curves forWomen
- Curves for Women
- Curves in Shakopee
- Curves of Shakopee
- Eden prairie community center
- Edinburough Park
- Gym at work
- Hotel pools/hot tubs/saunas
- I like the outdoors, so I use Shakopee's recreational choices
- Jazzercise (at Bloomington public schools)
- Junior high swimming pool
- Lifetime fitness, Minnetonka
- Lifetime Plymouth; corporate fitness center
- Maple Grove's Community Center
- Medica silver sneakers, Eden Prairie Center
- Mendota Heights Community Center
- Minnesota Valley YMCA (Burnsville)
- My gym at work
- Northwest (Eden Prairie)
- Northwest Athletic Club (Eden Prairie)
- Northwest Athletic Club (Edina)
- Northwest Athletic Club in Bloomington
- Northwest Athletic Club in Minnetonka
- Northwest Athletic Club Minnetonka/Eden Prairie
- Northwest Athletic Crosstown (daily)
- Northwest athletic maple grove
- Northwest Club in Eden Prairie
- Northwest in Bloomington
- Northwest, Eden Prairie
- Oak point pool - Eden Prairie
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- Playworks in Prior Lake
- Shakopee Community Center
- TAGS gymnastics
- The now, non-existent Ladies Workout Express
- Various ice arenas in the metro area.
- Victoria field house, Safari Island (Waconia)
- We go for the pool.
- Workout Express (now closed)
- YMCA
- YMCA in Burnsville
- YMCA in Minneapolis and Edina
- YMCA, Burnsville
- YMCA, Edina
27. What best describes your residence?
- Grew up here
- Group home for individuals with mentally retardation
- Twin Home
25. How do you access the internet?
- At the community center
- At work
- At work only
- Community center
- Employer
- Library
- My work system
- Not sure
- Only at work
- Through work
- Through work only - not interested in having in my home
- Webtv
- Work
- Work
- Work pc
31. What is your race?
- African-American
- American
- American - period
- Arab
- Caucasian and Indian
- White & black
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Survey Comments
1 c. Would you like to comment on these smaller neighborhood parks in Shakopee?
- As a family we bike together and we periodically stop at these smaller parks and the kids play for awhile. I
have noticed that several of the smaller parks are simply open spaces and have not been supplied with
playground equipment or playing fields.
- At times there are teenagers that "hang out" at these parks and make me feel unsafe about bringing my
small children there.
- Better equipment and upkeep is needed. Trails leading to the parks are essential. More neighborhood
parks are needed, especially near the Pheasant Run addition.
- Better supervision, smaller children are afraid of the older children and some of the maintenance is not
adequate
- Clean, well kept up, quiet
- Compared to other town parks they do not seem to be as nice. Not as well up kept. And not as well
supplied with Adult as well as young play areas.
- Concern about up-keep and replacement of vandalized/defaced playground equipment.
- Convenient and useful, We also are anxious to see Huber Park back in use.
- Either need restrooms or restrooms need to be open.
- Equipment seems to be too old. Need replacement or cleaning!
- Few are for all ages. I have a need for 3 and 7 year old. They're fine for 3 year old, but not advanced
enough for 7 year old.
- Good for young children (i,e. Timber Trails); not much for older children (older than 7 or 8). The ball fields
at Hiawatha, while just used for T-ball and near ball, could be improved a little (lines, bases, and better
grass).
- Hiawatha is now excellent--also the city boys do an excellent job of keeping it clean of leaves this time of
year--thank them please
- Holmes park needs work on the grounds. After the big storm, trees and new landscaping was done.
Shrubs and everything are overgrown and full of weeds. The city should take care of what we have already
in place.
- I appreciate the close proximity and the newer playground equipment at the smaller neighborhood parks.
They are very well maintained. I have noticed, however, some graffiti on some of the playground
equipment, which is frustrating.
- I feel that the newer parks have more modern playground equipment and that the older parks could use an
update of playground equipment.
- I grew up here in Shakopee and see the smaller parks as a very valuable asset in maintaining our
neighborhood interaction, with all of the new transplants to Shakopee this is a very needed area to develop
in new editions as well as maintaining the existing
- I like them and would use them more, but the few times we went I noticed glass on the ground around the
equipment my children were playing on.
- I live in the newer development behind the hospital and found that there are no city parks yet that I know
of.
- I live in the Southbridge neighborhood. The small one is good. Obviously the red oak one is better.
- I think that small parks are a necessary park of Shako pee because they help create a sense of
neighborhood.
- I think they are a smart thing to incorporate into new developments
- I think they are fine but as with anything there could be room for improvement.
- I think they could use some improvement. I noticed that some work has been done to some of them, which
would have been welcome, when my family was smaller.
- I would like a dog park, for dogs to play.
- I would like a park closer to my house
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- I would like city to put speed sign on smaller park. My suggestions is should be 15MPH (should not more
than that) in both direction and should be install few yard away before park. Example the new park at
Williams street have no speed sign.
- I would like to see adult exercise stations or equipment in neighborhood parks. Pull up bars, sit up slant
boards, blocks to stand on at different heights, wall climbing
- I would like to see larger facilities. I.e. Two basketball hoops instead of one. Perhaps a skating surface in
the winter.
- I would like to see more neighborhood parks, especially in the Southbridge area.
- I would like to see more of them. It is very important to our community to preserve the "green spaces". In
the long term, these" green spaces" will make our community a desirable place to live!
- I would like to see more picnic tables available at these smaller parks
- I'd like to see one in my neighborhood.
- . I'm glad for the neighborhood parks. I like being able to walk to them. No shade can be a problem. No BR
facility or drinking fountain can be difficult.
- It is a great place for the neighborhood children to go and play and not be in the streets. We just put in the
Pheasant Run park this summer and it always has a group of kids playing on the equipment everyday. It is
a wonderful park, thanks so much.
~ It is good to see that these smaller parks are finally getting some attention. Thank you for doing this.
~ It is nice to have parks so close we can walk to play.
~ It is nice to have the smaller parks, especially for the little children who are overwhelmed by the big parks
at Sun Path and Red Oak.
~ It is nice to have them available.
- It is nice to see that you have done some improvements to the play equipment on the older parks.
Shakopee needs to be proactive in the new home construction areas of Shakopee. Stop taking cash for
greenspace. Plan neighborhood parks as a forethought
- It would be nice if you had more equipment perhaps like Skyline Park (on Cliff Rd) in Burnsville or like the
park in Apple Valley on Gallexie a couple blocks North of McAndrews.
- It would be nice to have a smaller neighborhood park in the Southbridge development.
- It's nice to have a smaller park near by for taking our two-year-old to, because it's easy to keep track of
him.
- Lions Park is too small.
- Love the tots park in Pheasa.nt Run. New, lots of equipment & safe environment
- Make garbage available, each year with out having to have a resident call to request this service. It would
be nice to have recreation activities offered at these neighborhood parks.
- Many neighborhood parks are only designed for the base age children within a small radius of the park and
not for the future age of the children in those neighborhoods. An example would be South bridge where a
new community park was located last year.
- More Frisbee Golf and Outdoor Hockey Rinks. Lets also pave all the rinks so the kids can play roller
hockey in the summer. We should try to make a name for Shakopee as a Hockey community.
- More of them would be nice.
- Mostly used for ice skating outdoors. Outdoors is much preferred over indoor skating and it is free.
- My kids are no longer allowed to go unless I am with them to Hiawatha because they run into older kids
that are smoking and making comments to them and the park just doesn't feel safe anymore.
- Need more activities for children.
- Need more basketball areas--activities for older kids. We've just moved to Shakopee this year and the
worst thing about this area is the huge areas of "townhouse barracks" with miniscule green space, and
hardly any parks or areas that encourage anyone
- Need to bring back the archery targets
- Need to provide bathrooms, port a potty something
- Nice for small children. May be limited for older kids
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- Nice to have, and they seem to be well used at all times of the year by families and groups of children,
both.
- No
- No
- No, thank you
- Of the litter that we come across.
- Often there is broken glass and garbage up at Lions park that we usually pick up, but it does become kind
of a nuisance. I realize it's hard to stay on top of all the city parks though. Overall we like the park.
- Out-dated
- Parks are small and rarely have appropriate trash containers and the ones they do have are often
overflowing.
- Parks in general seem to cater to very young children. The playground equipment is generally for 1 to 5-
year-olds. If there are basketball hoops, they are usually in need of repair due to older kids dunking and
hanging on the rims.
- Poor Equipment for kids
- Poorly managed and limited activities for our growing town.
- Replace the burned out lights; cover up graffiti
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- Small neighborhood parks are extremely important to our sense of community. Please continue to
maintain and update these parks. Please have park maintenance staff empty garbage from these parks on
a regular basis and get rid of graffiti.
- Small parks are great. A small amount of land and expense goes along way
- Some are GREAT (like the new one on Williams Street) and some are pretty sad (like the one on Ruby
Ln). So I rate them an average.
- Some equipment at Hiawatha was very unsafe and broken this summer.
- Some have better slides than others, some have houses to warm up in winter, some have bathrooms
outside during summer if activities are scheduled at the same park - would like more access at more parks
for bathrooms.
- Some of the parks, for example Hiawatha are very intimating for young kids because of the teenaged kids
that hang around and smoke cigarettes and throw their trash around.
- Some of the smaller parks could use more up to date playground equipment for the smaller children, and
for school classes visiting those parks.
- Some of them (Stans and Holmes) are very good; others (Hiawatha) still need work.
- Some supervision is needed as teenagers do not let the younger children use the playground equipment.
- Some without shade nearby are difficult to take others to in hot weather.
- Something different (equipment maybe) could have been done with the center ring of Pheasant Run park.
- Sometimes there is a little garbage, but usually pretty good. I would like to see an outdoor wading pool
that is free, at some of these parks like St. Paul has. Thank you
- The best parks are at the schools, which are not available during the day for preschoolers.
- The few times I am at a neighborhood park or driving by one, I usually don't see anybody there.
- The kids need these spaces, as do all of us. Just keep them simple.
- The neighborhood park we visit is fairly new and in good shape, I enjoy the parks because they are well
maintained and have a combination of open space and developed areas.
- The new park in the Pheasant Run community is great for toddlers. We took our 5 and 2 year olds there
almost every day since its opening in late summer. The equipment is just right for toddlers - some of the
other parks are geared more for older kids.
- The new Pheasant Run Park is very nice!!!
- The newer parks are pretty good. The older parks could use some improvements.
- The newest park by our home on Cardinal Drive is nice for the our children
- The only parks we have been to the last summer is Lions park near the pool. I have older kids and they
like this park the best. When the kids were smaller we did enjoy Hiawatha and Stans park, but also played
at Sweeney and SACS playground at times.
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- The park on 4th Ave. e east of Marshall 6 - 8 blocks has a horse shoe throw rink that is not being
maintained, big weeds growing in it.
- The parks are well kept as can be. I am amazed that the city spends money on shrubbery and then
doesn't keep them trimmed. I'd like to see no shrubs if they can't be trimmed on a regular basis.
- The Prairie Bend park is very well suited for the younger children (we have a 2 1/2 and 4 1/2 year old)
- The Southbridge park is nice to have but it would be nice to have another park or more equipment for the
number of people that use it.
- There are not enough smaller parks being put into the new housing developments such as Prairie Village,
Pheasant Run and the other adjacent developments.
- There are not enough. I live in the city by Lake Q'Dowd and the closest park is 3 miles away. You need to
better plan for the growth of Shakopee and require developers and the city to plan parks. You need to
serve all residents better.
- There have been some nice additions of various types of playground equipment to some of the parks.
Also, I like the garbage cansthat have been put in place at some of the parks as well.
- There is a need for shade - umbrellas/tents etc
- There is always a lot of animal dropping-You only can use the play ground Not the grass area-
- There is not much to them
- There need to be more. Each community should have property designated for a neighborhood park. I'm
disappointed that so many kids don't have a park to play in. Also, during the summer it would be great if
the Park Board sponsored more kid activities
- These parks are very important to us as we can walk to Scenic Heights from our house. We use the
skating rink a great deal in the winter months. It is disappointing that the ice is not in better condition. It is
not because of lack of funding, but lack
- They add a lot to the community
- They are a convenient walking distance from many people's homes and serve as a nice reward or
incentive to get kids to go on walks during the warmer months.
- They are an asset and we need to continue to have these small neighborhood parks.
- They are generally clean and well kept. They tend to become "teen hangouts" near sundown in the
summer. That's ok though because these particular kids don't have a lot of choices at that hour.
- They are good for the little kids and less busy
- They are great for kids
- They are important. But, you can only do so much with small acreage. So, these parks are somewhat
generic.... play grounds, open space, perhaps a shelter, picnic tables. Adds to the quality of life in the
community.
- They are not the cleanest places to play. Needs more equipment that can cater to older children
- They are too small! Kids grow out of them so quickly. If we are going to build a park, let's build a real park.
- They don't seem too friendly.
- They need work. The grass is not cut often, weeds are everywhere, and garbage is around.
- This summer a new park was developed in our neighborhood. In between Cardinal Dr and Williams S1.
We worked as a neighborhood to install the park so we could afford more product. I love having a small
park down the street from our house!!!!
- Those smaller parks are sufficient, improvements made in the last few years have been good, but much
more can be done
- Trash could be picked up more frequently
- Update the existing ones instead of creating more, smaller neighborhood parks.
- Very neat and clean with nice play equipment for young children.
- Very nice and cleans...keep up the good work!
- Very nice parks! The kids really enjoy the playground and we enjoy using the skating rink in the winter!
- Visit a lot of different parks so enjoy visiting all the small parks.
- We enjoy the smaller parks because they are quieter than the larger one$ like Lion's Park. We also
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- We have seen an improvement in the last couple of years in the maintenance and the quality of the
equipment. Getting better after years of mediocre attention.
- We have used the ice rink at Scenic Heights Park; otherwise we have not used the smaller parks.
- We like the ice rinks and warming houses!
- We need more of the smaller parks. As the town grows the new houses should be assessed to buy the
land and build the parks. We seem to be jamming as many apartments and townhouses into any spot
available without any thought of where the kids are going
- We need more of them -- especially in the new development areas.
- We need more playing fields, so kids can play baseball, football... What is going on with the large land in
Southbridge that is supposed to be a park?
- We take our son to Stans and Lions park nearly everyday in the summer.
- We usually have our dog, so it is nice that they have waste cans available. I usually try and pick up some
- Why aren't there any parks on the East side of town? We pay taxes, too!
- With the growing number of children, more parks would be helpful
2c. Would you like to comment on these larger community parks in Shakopee?
- Accessibility by trails and the limited number of parks make it frustrating when compared to other
communities like Chaska and Eden Prairie.
- Again, I would like to see more of them. It makes me sick to see all of the development that is going up
with no order to it. It seems that there is no planning being done for this development! We need to
preserve our environment to keep our community vibrant
- Again, more updated playground equipment. Also could,.and should be, more special needs accessible.
- Again, why aren't there any parks on the Eastern side of town?
- Always clean and well maintained.
- As far as taking little kids to a fun park in Shakopee, these 2 parks are our only choices! Other than the
new one on Williams Street, Lions and Memorial Park are the only ones we go to.
- Ball fields need pitching mounds and are poorly maintained
- Bathrooms & water fountains should be accessible prior to Memorial day, weather gets warm sooner.
- Disc golf is great
- Enjoy the trails, the history information, and the new helicopter is great.
- Filthy. Could be cleaned up better
- Frisbee golf, ball field,s, trails, wooded & environmental habitats). More focus needed here than smaller
parks.
- Getting too crowded
- Great parks. Please keep up maintenance - like garbage removal and graffiti removal.
- Great resource. In general the parks are a little ragged looking. Nice facilities that don't get quit finished to
a nice detail or lack maintenance.
- Great variety of equipment (Lions park)
- I actually rather go to the parks in Prior Lake, they seem more updated and fun for the kids.
- I am glad the parks are part of this community for everyone to enjoy.
- I don't know what's going on with Huber Park but I hope the renovation entails a bigger parking lot for the
boat launch. The parking available after you launch your boat is pathetic. Did you happen to go down there
on a nice day this summer?
- I don't see anything special in the city parks system
- I have a child who uses a wheel chair and would to see more. accessible activities. Lions Park has some
accessible activities.
- I haven't really experience a .whole lot of parks. I mostly don't know where they are located.
- I like the disc golf. Kids like playground, shelters are great
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- I like to take walks at Veterans Memorial Park by Mill Creek, but wish the restrooms would stay open past
October 15. Love all the old oak trees and the paved paths and duck pond, even new memorials by
highway.
- I like to walk and bike on the trails when possible in my busy schedule. I enjoy just starting from my
residence and not having to drive my vehicle to get to them.
- I think they are very clean and the equipment is nice.
- I understand the Memorial park mound issue but, isn't there a more astatically pleasing way to maintain
them? Is there a way to sway the male adult visitors to find a different place to meet other than a park
setup for children? My
- I wished you had expanded the frisbee golf course at Lions park. It used to be nice before because the
east end of the park was a wide-open field. Now you trip over a tee boxes and goals when playing soccer,
flying a kite, etc.
- I would like an outdoor public pool - no sand. I would like an indoor public pool for year round use.
- I would like to see a roller blade rental station, an outdoor community workout weight room similar to
Venice beach. I love full court basketball. The bike riding trails by the river are fun, the bike trails in city
intersect to many busy roads, bike bridges
- I would like to see other parks of this size provided for other areas of the community.
- I would use them more often if the archery were set up again. Also would like to have a in city park where I
can exercise my dogs such as the park at Cleary (Three rivers Parks)
- I'd like to see one in my neighborhood.
- I'm very interested to see what the park between streets Pampas, Ormond and Independence will look like.
- In general, our parks and trails are of inferior quality, compared to parks and trails in the rest of the metro,
in my opinion.
- It really bothers me that there is no bathroom open allot of the time we are there. Otherwise it is fine.
- It would be nice for the parks to have dog waste bags available, we often see people walking dogs with
nothing to put the waste in.
- It would be nice if they had more features like Chutes & Ladders in Bloomington and nicer areas for
parents to sit while the kids are playing.
- It would be nice to have a few more toddler swings
- It would be nice to have larger community parks for baseball, etc. When we visited other towns in the
traveling team, their parks were well kept with concession stands - we don't really have those features.
- It would nice to have a larger community park in the Southbridge development.
- Keep the bathrooms open more often.
- Larger community parks help define us.
- Larger parks because of more acreage, allow for more diverse and specific amenities (outdoor pool,
- Like the frisbe golf at Lions Park.
- Like to use the tennis courts, the swimming pool and the frisbee golf
- Lion's could use some better lighting in the parking lot
- Lions Park - would be nice to see police patrol later evening hours. Post "clean-up" when done using
. pavilion
- Lion's Park frisbee golf course is a great way to spend an afternoon. Although the course could have
larger trees and more obstacles, it is fairly new so I understand.
- Lions park is a highlight for our kids.
- Lions park is a number 1 facility.
- Lion's park seems to be getting a lot of use and it shows. It's unfortunate that Memorial and Lion's seem to
be frequented by older kids at night and have had done damage.
- . Lions Park. seems to be the busiest outdoor Ice Arena yet seems to need much more maintenance than
the other ones.
- Lions park: there is a places where the ropes used to be that is now open and unsafe
- Lions provides a variety of different activities and opportunities.
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- Lyons is a fairly decent park, but I wish they had used the money they are wasting on Huber park to make
Lions a better park. Memorial Park is totally out of the question for family fun. There are too many people
with their heads in the sand
- Memorial Park is very nice---Iike the walking path along the river and the paths all over town---nice for my
bike
- Memorial is nice, but looks really tacky since it doesn't get mowed anymore.
- Memorial Park is a beautiful park and the playground is great. Although I have heard that not-so-great
- Memorial park is a little scary with all the homosexual activity going on there. Condoms on the ground and
such.
- Memorial Park needs to be cleaned up!
- Memorial use to be a beautiful park and for the most part still is. I know that nothing can be done with the
Indian burial ground but it detracts from the beautiful lawn it used to be.
- More attractions
- More patrolling of Memorial park by the walking paths are needed.
- More surveillance - light bulbs broken, tire track in sods,
- More trees and circular walking paths would be an improvement.
- My children love Lions Park and never want to leave. I wish we had a large park closer to home that is not
at a school.
- My family and I just built a new house in Shakopee this past summer and are becoming acquainted with
the parks that the city has to offer. I plan on recommending family reunions to the city parks with all of the
amenities that are available in the area.
- N!A
- Nature trails are a plus. Roller blading option is nice.
- Neat and clean. We like the walk[ng paths, play equipment and the ability to see the ducks.
- Need more basketball courts around the city and activities for teens.
- Need to bring back the Archery Targets
- Nice equipment and very well maintained. I haven't noticed as much graffiti at these larger parks.
- Nice play equipment and nice area to have a picnic, nice and clean too.
- Nice shelters, cooking facilities & playgrounds
- Nice to have more space where you don't have to worry about children running in to the road. At larger
parks there are others to play with! talk to.
- Nice variety of activities available at each.
- No
- No
- No
- No
- No
- Not convenient to people on the west side
- Parks seem to be geared towards parents with small children.
- People hang out on the trail and I don't like to let my kids go on the trail without them being in eyesight. Is
there any way we can keep the trail safe and let these people know they are not welcome.
- Poor equipment at Memorial.
- Restroom facilities are in poor shape. Grills are sometimes in bad shape. Not emptied. Parts missing,
etc.
- Restrooms need upgrades
- Same comment as for smaller parks. We live within walking distance of Lion's park and the little park by
the high school.
- See above
- See last answer
- Shelters could be maintained a little better.
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- Some of equipment at Lions in need of repairs. Often garbage and broken bottles can be found.
- Something should be done with the Indian burial grounds at Memorial Park. They ruin the looks of the
whole park. Bring in black dirt, plant grass and mow those grounds like the rest of the park. Leave the
signs up however, to remind people to stay off the grass
- Sometimes the trashcans were overflowing.
- The "natural" area at Memorial Park looks awful!
- The Aquatic park is unique with the zero-depth entry sand bottom. It is a great place to bring the kids for
swimming and playing at the beach.
- The community building at Lions park in beautiful. We use it for cub scouts every other week and
appreciate it greatly!
- The kids enjoy the playground and enjoy using it for skating in the winter.
- The kids like Lions park
- The Lager parks seem to have much more traffic than the smaller neighborhood parks, there will continue
to be a need for more attention to these facilities to keep them in as good of shape as they are now
- THE LARGER PARKS ALL HAVE THEIR OWN UNIQUENESS, LIKE LIONS FOR PICNICS AND
FRISBEE GOLF, TAHPAH FOR BALL AND TOURNAMENTS, MEMORIAL TO FEED THE DUCKS AND
WALK THE TRAILS ETC.
- The larger parks are also decent however much more could be done, Memorial and Lions are probably the
better of the larger parks, I hope the development of Huber park goes well because that is a good
community focal point
- The larger parks are the only ones worth using. Coming from Eastern Shakopee where no neighborhood
parks exist or bike paths or anything I don't go to someone's neighborhood. I only go to the large parks,
they feel more welcoming.
- The larger parks in Shakopee are located on the outside parts of town instead of at the heart of the
community as they should be. I think we should develop our newer neighborhoods with park locations in
mind so that they would be more accessible
- The Lions Park Tennis courts need attention and windscreens. Memorial seems to have an inordinate
amount of people (usually 1 to a car) just hanging around. Don't really like taking the kids there regularly.
- The newer school parks are great; Memorial park is nice for walking, picnicking, but not really for playing.
The equipment is old and outdated. Lions is also nice.
- The park by the river is absolutely WONDERFUL!
- The picnic tables and shelters could use some work. The park looks very run down because of the old
broken; wooden tables that can't even be used.
- The play area in Lions Park can use some re-grading around certain pieces of equipment. The weed
barrier under the wood chips is exposed and is a tripping hazard for children.
- The playground equipment at Tahpah Park has some serious safety issues. I believe that this equipment
should be removed or replaced.
- The recent "take away" in part of Lions Park is a let down not only to me but to our entire community!! I
can't justify how that few of homes to be put in the area can be more important than the bike path, archery
area, frisbee golf holes, and pond.
- There are good play structures for children of all ages.
- There are limited parks by the Southbridge development
- There are none in the eastern portion of Shakopee. Given the growth in this area, there should be. Such
as the proposed development of the area in the South bridge development.
- There is no longer a place in Shakopee for Archery practice! This wouldn't need to be maintained all
summer, perhaps only August-September when most Archers practice
- These are always much cleaner than the smaller parks.
- These larger parks are nice. Tahpah needs new equipment badly. Don't rely just on these "mega" parks.
We need more neighborhood parks. Use the city of Minneapolis as a model of park space/capita or
household.
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- These parks are well kept.
- These parks need to be patrolled more often to help prevent poor behavior of some groups.
- They are all pretty nice.
- They are both secluded. I think safety is a concern. I hate to be there alone.
- They are clean and well cared for.
- They are fine parks, I wish we had more of them. I'd also like to see a smaller local park in my area, I use
to live on Polk Street, only had the larger park available near by. Now live on Evergreen, there are NO
small parks in the neighborhood.
- They are kept clean and neat looking
- They are nice especially with the walk trails located by them
- They could use more maintenance of the amenities
- They have a variety of activities to choose from. The following things my family really enjoys: bike paths,
basketball hoops, and picnic-areas.
- They seem nicely maintained. Typically for younger children-- ages 7 and younger. The frisbee golf is
great. Something for adults and older kids. Memorial Park needs more things for older kids. We use the
shelter for meetings, etc.
- - Too many dandelions
- Too many gopher holes!
- Too much softball
- Trash definitely needs to be picked up more frequently, especially down by the river.
- Update Memorial Park with more playground equipment and keep up lion's Park (replace item that was
removed - climbing rope or pole).
- Very clean, well maintained.
- Very nice resources!!! like the frisbee golf course and water park. Lions Park is nice by the water too.
- We are lucky we live close to several parks and can take advantage of the facilities. We walk the trails and
use the outdoor pool. We love being outside winter or summer. Wish warming houses had longer hours of
operation, especially on long holiday w
- We bike to Lions park and enjoy the great equipment.
- We do not use Memorial Park - which I think is true of a lot of people - because of the bad reputation it has
gotten. Do not feel safe with kids at that park! What a shame - such a beautiful park - with trails and
everything.
- We find that in the hot summer months that a drinking fountain would be nice. There are times when the
drinking fountains that are at these parks are not turned on, or broken.
- We have only lived here for 6 months, but over the summer we used them often.
- We have used the parks allot and would like to see some trails and more unique parks
- We live on the far eastern edge of Shakopee, and there are none that are convenient to us, we tend to use
Savage and Prior Lakes Parks because they are more convenient to us.
- We love both of these parks, My family uses them all the time, we really enjoy the playground equipment
and the grilling areas, The open areas for play, and the walking paths are great.
- We love the outdoor pool. I do have several safety concerns about the outdoor pool but at the same time,
my family is very glad to have such a place.
- We miss the archery range at lion's Park.
- We need more cooking grills
- We usually go to Lions Park since we live very close to that park. It is a wonderful park.
- We'd like to see more walking trails. Better playground equipment for the kids. More restroom facilities.
- Working drinking fountains and restrooms.
- Would be nice to have parks that are more adaptive to children with "Special Needs". There could be more
adaptive equipment...such as swings, climbing "walls", etc. The wood chips are also hard for kids to get
around.
- Would be nice tohave some kind of 'patrol' person swing through and make a presence.
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- Would like to see more bike paths
3c. Would you like to comment on these sports complexes in Shakopee?
- A community golf course with discounts for residence would be nice. Bike baths by Riverview could be kept
cleaner fewer leaves on trail.
- Again, fair amount of facilities but lacking in the final finnish details or lacking in maintenance. Example,
weeds growing everywhere, unkept or missing landscaping. The details to take an OK facility and make a
great facility.
- Ball field need pitching mounds and bathroom facilities & concessions
- Ball fields not that well maintained
- Ball Park - T ahpah is nice
- Bring back the Archery Targets
- Ditto from the previous two responses
- Enjoy the activities and sporting events at these parks
- Enjoy the fields at Tahpah, my only complaint is that it is difficult to sponsor a softball event with all the
regulations on the concessions.
- Excellent. Much to be proud of. Public works does a great job of maintaining these complexes. Money well
invested in facility establishment, maintenance and future developments.
- Fields need to be updated!! (softball). New equipment for kids. This by far is the busiest park in your city.
With adult sports in the summer MANY parents bring their children down with them. Also, fields need to be
brought up to other cities code
- Good shape
- I am proud to have these parks in the community.
- . I am the manager of one of the softball teams. So, we used the park weekly during the summer months
- I currently play softball in Richfield. I did sub one time with my neighbor's team in Shakopee. I do not know
very much about the leagues in the city, but from what I did hear, the registration fees seem to be expensive
I may be interested in softball
- I would like to point out that the fee's being paid for the fields utilized by softball teams are outrageous. The
money that is being paid the.field should be kept in better shape than they are now. What does the Park and
Rec. Do with all the money that
- I would like to say that you do a very good job keeping the fields up and with less money every year I know
that's not an easy job. Thank you!!
- I'm glad there will be level, water sprinkled soccer fields.
- It seems like we never have enough space for all the activities going on with the growing number of children
in the community. The hours are not always the best fit for parents schedule.
- Keep the lights on, and graffiti off
- Maintenance problems and more items need to be added for the children
- More playing fields, better looking areas, well kept up - restroom facilities, lights - we need more of all of the
above.
- My only complaint is when my son age 8 played soccer this fall his team had to play at Red Oak and
Sweeney. What ajoke (Red Oak). His coach even commented they think highly of us to put us out her on
this dried up so called grass.
- Need to build better toilet porter potty areas - using wood structures that do not blow over - such as
complexes in the softball fields in Prior Lake
- Nice clean bathrooms at theSchleper Stadium.
- Nice fields at Tahpah
- No
- No comment
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- Not managed very well. Lacking care such as mowing lawn more than once a week. Lights burned out enti
softball season. I even told a member of the Shakopee Parks and Rec. and nothing changed.
- Often on women's night we have issues with lighting on the softball fields. Seems that we rarely get to use
them.
- One time the sprinklers were going off the whole time they were trying to play ball and the people working in
the community center have a lack of knowledge because they weren't helpful
- Only that the grass needs to be mowed before weekend activities
- Our community needs them and we need to keep up with the growth
- Our kids are still young, so we do not need anything real fancy. These fields work just fine for soccer.
- Poor parking availability at many.
- Riverwiew is not level, if it was regraded it would be a nice facility
- See previous comments.
- Shakopee has come along way with their fields.
- Shakopee would benefit from a pool in the community center I have also heard issues regarding harass men
between kids ate center and undersupervision by the community center employees I feel unsafe to send my
own there if things like this are going on
- Softball - Fields are poorly maintained at Tahpah Park and lights are not available when necessary (burned
out or not turned on).
- Surprised they charge a fee to watch baseball or same amount for kids vs. Adults.
- Tahpah is great! But needs more parking in the summer evenings.
- Tahpah is okay, only go there for tournaments. Muenchow fields and the high school fields are nice. Do no
go much to the Community Center. Too long of a drive and not much there to offer for the drive.
- Tahpah is very nice and has good bathrooms (very important when you have kids).
- T ahpah needs to have updates there are a lot of safety issues in and around the park.
- Tahpah park is a very nice softball complex that is kept clean and safe.
- Tahpah Park is the best of the three, Munchow is decent it could use some benches and maybe a small
playground so younger children who are at baseball or softball games have something to do while the older
siblings are playing
- Tahpahpark n~eds some field repair; the backstops do not go all the way to the ground on some fields
allowing the baseball to go underneath.
- The baseball and softball fields throughout the city are a reflection of Shakopee not only to the people from
town who use them but also to the visiting teams and their fans as well. While the facilities themselves have
come a long way and serve the City
- The extra work that has been done to these areas by certain local volunter groups has been great. If we can
rely on city/county/state budgets to do it I think it is great for these groups to chip in on the areas they use.
I.e., Softball coach Neil Johns
- The fields (diamonds) at Munchow and Tahpah have been constructed to accommodate a variety of age
groups and sporting events, i.e. Baseball and softball for kids of all ages. While this allows for ease in the
scheduling of games for all ages
- The grass needs help at allot of these spots. It's not fun playing on pine needles.
- The playground equipment at Tahpah park needs updating drastically. The age and condition of some of it
a liability for the city. Every week kids get poked or cut by the bolts in the round climbing thing there.
- The Tahpahfacility is excellent the only complaint I have is the parking issue.
- There seems to be no time to cut the grass or maintain the fences
- THEY ARE ALL GREAT BUT WITH SO MANY TEAMS USING TAHPAH WE NEED TO BE MORE
CAREFUL WITH THE SCHEDULING OF GAMES AND HAVE LESS CONFLICTS.
- They are kept in good condition, but not up to neighboring town's quality. They are also heavily scheduled
and receive a lot of use.
- They have little bit for everybody.
- Update the playground equipment at Tahpah.
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- Use them for summer baseball, mainly.
- We have soccer players and softball players in our family. It seems the youth sports fields are not cared for
the same way the adult fields are. Is it too much to ask for bases on all field and chalk lines of the softball a
soccer fields.
- We have two children under 6 years old. We do not "actively" utilize these facilities now but will in the future
Therefore we would like to see additions to these complexes as they typically service a large age range for
children and adults.
- We need a swimming pool that can be used by swim teams and the community. We need a second ice she
and we need to have heated seating areas in the ice rinks.
- We need more ball fields
- We need more baseball fields.
- We need more softball fields for younger girls.
- We need safer fields for Soccer; the current fields are full of holes, rocks and trash. We need more trash can
with regular pickup-too often The base ball fields on Vierling are full of garbage including beer cans (not a
good influence on children or 0
- WE NEED TO HAVE A REGULATION LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL FIELD.
- We think Tahpah park is nice and maintained nicely, but some of the other parks, the ground is so hard...or
there is no grass.
- We use these parks with Parks and Rec. ball in the summer.
- Well maintained. Meet basic needs for baseball/softball.
- While the sports fields we have now are in pretty good shape, we need more playing fields of all kinds to me
the needs of our growing number of youth in the community
- With school age children who play soccer, softball, baseball and football. We use these types of facilities
most often. As this community continues to grow we will no doubt need additional facilities which can provid
these services
- With the growing population, could use some more
- Working drinking fountains and better restrooms.
- WOULD LIKE TO SEE A PLACE FOR TARGET SHOOTING. IT USED TO BE AT LIONS PARK. MY
HUSBAND ENJOYED THAT AREA. DO YOU HAVE ANOTHER LOCATION?
4c. Would you like to comment on the Shakopee Aquatic Park?
- A wave pool like Coon Rapids would be cool. An indoor facility like Shoreview would be cool. A lazy river lik
lifetime fitness in Savage would be nice.
- Bathrooms need cleanliness.
- Continues to be some question of safe water in my mind. Sometimes the water doesn't look very good.
Refreshment area can be kind of gross. High school aged lifeguards seem to have a really bad attitude.
Younger kids look up to them.
- Could be updated.
- Could you add more shaded areas?
- Dirty Conditions make use of the Aquatic Park undesirable.
- Do not like the sand bottom. We have little children and I would prefer that the water be clear so I can see
when they go under the water.
- Do not like the sand. Is a great size, depth is fine, and the slide is a great feature.
- Don't like the sand bottom of the pool. Needs more than one big slide. The staff tends to take their "authorit
too seriously. Not allowed using certain toys. Water is always too cold.
- Fix up the run down buildings at the Aquatics park. The pool is okay, but the buildings are in desperate need
of repair or re-building.
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- Good, but we would like to see a yearly membership for this park, I have not been pleased with the cost
especially compared to Chaska's prices that offer more. We need to make this wonderful place affordable fo
all.
- Great for the families, affordable too
- Great water slide and the sandy beach is awesome!
- Having younger children, we have not been able to use the Aquatic Park but certainly will in the future. Seem
to be reasonably priced and targeted to residents. I like the pay differentiation between residents and non-
residents
- I "found" it at the very end of-the year last year. I would go every day with my children if I could afford it.
- I don't like the sand bottom pool.
- I like the Aquatic Park and have no complaints except the dressing/bathroom/shower area really needs to be
painted and fixed up. It looks dirty and gross.
- I like to fact that it is a sand bottom. We just don't get the opportunity to use it allot.
- I think if it's called an 'Aquatic Park', it should be a water park. And this isn't! It's just a big swimming hole
with a water slide. Exactly what I grew up with 20 years ago!! You would think times would have changed f
the Shakopee pool!
- I think it is a little expensive and it is not open late enough, and the whole pool is not open on busy days.
(When big groups come in)
- I think the pool part is just fine for all. When it's hot, children just want to be in the water. I don't feel we nee
all the "extras" that other communities have. We have something for everyone. I wouldn't want to pay more
in fees
- I was more in favor of the Park when you had a family pass. I have small children and do not like to stay for
long periods of time. When we had a season pass we went to the pool a couple of times a week. The last
few summers we have only gone a couple times.
- I was not impressed with the- cleanliness of the shower area.
- I worked there for many years as a young adult. Love it!!!
- It closed earlier than expected.
- It is great place for toddlers who can't really swim but like the water and sand.
- It is too small and shallow
- It needs more shade spaces for families. The shade provided by the snack bar is not adequate. How about
multiple shaded areas.
- It needs more waterslides
- It would be nice if there was a grassy area without the sand. I would like to see the bathrooms and shower
areas cleaner. We enjoyed going to the pool in the evening. Sorry to see it not open then.
- It would be nice if there was something other than candy available at the snack bar. Maybe some hotdogs 0
sandwiches.
- It would be nice to add more slides/water park like activities.
- It would be nice to have an indoor water park complex;
- It would be nice to have one more sun shelter
- Its a unique facility that we enjoy
- It's not the best, although the water is way cleaner then it used to be. The cost to get in is outrageous for a
day. Hint: a little paint goes along way.
- It's way too expensive for us po' folk to use regularly
- Kids liked it very much
- Kind of expensive for a large family - much more economical to buy a Hennepin Parks pass and use their
beaches. Lifeguards need to speak more kindly to kids and adults at the aquatic park.
- Last summer we didn't go very often for open swimming. It is spendy to go very often for all of us.
- Like the beach concept don't enjoy it when they close the diving board
- Like the sand bottom and hours of operation. Happy to have this facility in the community.
- Like the sand bottom----the slide---life guards are doing a good job
- Love it
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- Love the pool its a great summer activity
- More areas of shade would be nice.
- More slides, and a full concession stand would be nice
- My children found things floating in the water. I don't feel comfortable saying what it was. But it is somethin
that you should do in your bathroom.
- My husband (prick) only let me go down the slide once this year and I wanted to go down it more often.
- My kids are older and have lost interest in it.
- My kids love the sand beach as much as the water. The big blue slide is also a favorite. We used to use th
sports facilities frequently too when our oldest was in park & rec. baseball & football
- My son attended for an event and thought it was very dirty and not up to the standards of other Aquatic
- Need longer hours- Morning hours- 10:00-7:00 The slides needs to be open regular also-
- Need to update slides and equipment regularly --like Eagan water park.
- Next year you need to bring in more sand, slim in some areas. More waterslide mats need to be available.
Also I would like to see the one time family pass for $50.00 reinstated-Yes some families get their monies
worth and some don't.
- Nice area - this is for Lion's park. The indoor pool I don't like.
- Nice facility!
- No
- No
- Not deep enough for adults to have fun. Slide is always being fixed.
- Not thrilled with the pool/lake design. Sand everywhere and I don't know how lifeguards can see if kids are,
under the water and in trouble.
- Open earlier, have season passes
- Our aquatic park is great. Its sand bottom and beach area is a big plus
- Our pool is a wonderful part of Shakopee.
- Our pool is one of the finest around in my opinion.
- Outstanding asset to Shakopee
- Parks in the Twin Cities.
- Price is a little high if you only use it occasionally. It's a fun facility for various ages. Don't like the prevalenc
of bigger daycare groups. That's what keeps me away. Try to go there off-hours.
- Price is too high!
- See little kids with dirty diapers in the pool
- Seems to be falling into a state of disrepair--some problems noticed summer 2002 were still there this year
(leak "fountain" on the NW side near the shelter area)
- Somewhat expensive to take 3-4 kids for the day.
- The bathhouse needs to be updated.
- The bathroom and shower facilities need to be remodeled.
- The changing areas & snack area are very dirty. I think the park needs a good cleaning and paint job.
- The Hours are terrible, parents have to pay when they are bringing their children to swim and they have no
intention of going in the water and THE WORST PART is it used to be open from Memorial weekend throug
Labor Day weekend.
- The new parking lot is an excellent improvement, the only other thing I see that is not really needed but wou
be nice, isa new building with better areas to change and a bit larger, so when the unexpected rain or even
severe storm comes in there
- The park is a very good pool. We have not made use of it allot.
- The pool building is awful! Dark and doesn't seem to be clean (even when it is). Bathrooms are horribly out
of date. The whole building needs to be redone. The sand-bottom pool is great; would be nice to add some
fountains and things (such as St Lou
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- The pool is a nice outdoor facility. I like the zero entry and sandy bottom. However, the building is very poo
Bathrooms are small, changing areas are small, doesn't feel clean or an inviting place to have small kids
change clothes in.
- The restrooms and bathhouse really need updating. A water depth sign should be placed at the exit of the
water slide. (I hurt my back and required a several doctor visits because there's no warning. Don't worry--n
lawsuit. It was my choice to use
- The sand bottom pool is disgusting, dirty looking and too small. Appears to be unsafe and just not worth it. I
would rather swim in the lakes, which are just as bad.
- The sand bottom pool is great for kids of all ages but the facilities such as the showers are terrible and may
be the reason for some people to not make a second or third visit back.
- The staff is very courteous and professional. The kids always seem to have a great time there.
- The times we were there, the bigger slide was broken. It is pretty expensive, so we tend to go to Lifetime
where we have a year-round membership.
- The unique sand bottom & water slide makes it outstanding.
- The uniqueness of the Shakopee Aquatic Park needs to be preserved as a safe fun place for summer family
activities. However I do see a need for another indoor pool in the community to provide ample space for yea
round lessons and competition.
- The use of punch cards seems to be a mess, why not include this in the Community Center price of
Membership
- The wash house and bathrooms are WAY TOO OLD!!! The blue waterslide is ok, but there needs to be mor
there. We would go a lot more if the facility was updated and more "attractions were added.
- The water area is kept up well. The changing and shower areas could be made larger and cleaner.
- There have been times when the part of the pool is roped off due to lack of lifeguards. It is becoming more
and more crowded as new people to the area find the aquatic park. I think it would be great if the entire
aquatic park could be open in the summer
- This is a very nice environment for small children to play while parents can relax.
- This is an area where Shakopee could improve the most. The bathrooms and locker areas need work. It
always stinks. Get rid of the blue paint job. My kids and I enjoy going to the pool and I'm glad we have one.
But the pool has not had many changes in years
- Time to upgrade now. Neighboring communities as Eagan, Apple Valley, Bloomington has added water
facilities, and families are willing to pay higher admissions for this type of facility.
- To be upgrade it we need it bigger
- Too crowded. Not enough supervision. Cleanliness can be an issue.
- Too many rules and the "safety breaks" are a joke. Schedule your lifeguards to rotate their breaks instead 0
forcing everyone out of the water so they can have their 15-minute break. Also I think you need to extend th
season to the start of the school year
- Understand why you would rather not have food/drink outside table area, but kids that are younger do not
understand why they can't has snacks/drink while playing in the sand. Wish they had separate area where i
was allowed.
- Update the bathhouse and add more concession area or more shelter area.
- Update the dressing/rest rooms and supply more shaded areas
- Very clean and everyone is very friendly
- Very clean as far as grounds and atmosphere. The area is very nice.
- Very Nice
- We enjoy the added snack shack
- We have one of the better pools for outdoor, public usage in the surrounding communities
- We like the idea of the park and sand bottom pool, however have concerns with the hygienic level of pool
water.
- We need a year round indoor pool with greater access!
- We need an indoor pool with a wading pool for small children
- WE NEED BETTER FAMILY DRESSING AREAS.
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- We no longer frequent the aquatic park because there is no family pass available for purchase. We enjoy it
lot but with a family of 5, we cannot afford to go. Please consider reinstating this!!!
- We would like to see better changing rooms.
- Will the city ever consider adding a pool in the community center?
- Wish it was open earlier and later in season but very lovely-nice job
- With a large family, would use Aquatic Park more with a Family Season Pass than the current Punch card
system- cost prohibitive.
- With all the sand around the pool it is extremely difficult to get a wheelchair to the sliding side of the pool
where my other child without a wheelchair prefers to be. I hard path would be very helpful.
- Would like to see an indoor aquatic park for use year round. The changing area at the current aquatic park
needs to be updated.
- Would like to see cleaner locker room facilities.
- Would like to see updated facility (bathrooms, changing rooms, concessions
- You need more teachers for swimming lessons. Some kids don't get to take lessons due to the lack of
teachers. This isn't fair to the little ones. Or to the parents that want to be responsible and have their childre
learn to swim. Also, swimming lessons
5c. Would you like to comment on the Shakopee Community Center?
- A very nice facility. Could have more to do there, absent a fitness center in the community.
- ADD ON TO THE COMMUNITY CENTER!!! More basketball courts, another sheet of ice (revenue)
- An additional sheet of ice is needed to support the hockey programs and generate more revenue. Indoor
swimming pool and racquetball courts should be added
- As the community grows, it must also grow.
- AS the population of Shakopee has changed so has the use of the community center. The ice rink and gym
are adequate but the exercise and other facilities are too small.
- At the last Parks and Rec. Meeting, a proposal was made to upgrade some amenities to the community
center. The logic was that with some membership dues increases, it would pay for itself in a little over a yea
- Based on current offering the facility rates average. Based on overall opinion of what the center offers today
VS. what is should offer the facility rate very poor.
- Building seems to have water issues, not built the best. Kids sometimes run amuck without any supervision
parents are nowhere in site, supervisors seem intimidated by the little monsters, have personally witnessed
fistfights amongst kids.
- Compared to some of the surrounding communities Community Centers (see Chaska).
- Control of the troublemakers would go a long way to our using the facility more often. It is not viewed as a
"family friendly" place. More facilities could be added also. Racquetball and Indoor Tennis would be a huge
plus.
- Don't hesitate to expand. The skateboard area was a fantastic idea, for many reasons.
- Expanded weight room area. More teen activities, or areas to hang around in for the younger people. Thus
keeping them from the appearance of loitering.
- For a community the size of Shakopee the center could provide a lot more. Just look at Savage (lifeTime
Fitness) or Chaska.
- Get better weight room, needs an aquatic center, more exercise machines, an aerobic room, more selection
of aerobic classes, an area for little kids to play other than just Friday mornings in the winter
- Get more exercise machines and have a separate aerobics room where people can't sit and watch.
- Good people there. Keep up the good work!
- Good walking path. More ice. time for general public use is needed.
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- I am EXTREMELY disappointed with the amount of children .that run freely there and cause problems. The
times I have been there, the staff may approach them, but these kids continue to horse around. They should
be thrown out.
- I am very happy that the walking track is free to the public.
- I don't want to say poor but it is borderline poor. There are many things the community center needs, it is
unfortunate this city still has enough penny pinchers who are unwilling to provide proper funding to an asset
like the community center.
- I know they just received some new equipment (machines) that we haven't tried out yet. The last time we
worked out it was very crowded and the machines did not,work well.
- I like the free walking track. My kids like the skate park.
- I love the CC Playtime you have for kids, especially during the cold months. We use it every week! Thanks
- I only use the walking track and it seems nice. Clean and seems to be a good atmosphere for the kids.
- I think it should have a pool, and more machines to work out. Lower the cost to families and provide daycar
- I think that for the annual fee, the services and equipment are excellent. The cardio and weight equipment
are maintained and the Center is generally clean. The staff are also friendly and welcoming for the most pa
- I think that a lap pool would enhance the community center. For people who want to swim laps and not be
interrupted by others who want to play in the water.
- I think the community has out grown the Community Center. A city indoor pool would be great to have. Mor
control on the indoor walking. path.
- I think we have a beautiful facility with lots of potential. None can complain about the rates because they are
very reasonable! It would be nice to make the walking track more appealing and how about extending to the
other end of the ice arena
- I use it primarily for fitness. I could use free weights and more machines for a greater variety for workout.
- I use the Community Center's exercise equipment on a regular basis. It is rather limited in size though and
there are days that can get rather crowded.
- I used the library Question 5b is NA. I do not have a response however your survey does not let me continue
without an answer. This a flaw in this survey.
- I used the walking path mainly when it was too cold to walk outside.
- I wish it had a pool and I wish they had more open skating times. I would like to see more aerobics classes
offered. There needs to be a separate area for the free weights because when I use them, I feel like I'm in t
way of people trying to use them
- I wish that we had a community center like the one in Chaska. If we had a work out facility and a pool like
they have, I believe that many residents of Shakopee would use it a lot more. I would definitely get a
membership so that my kids could swim
- I would like to see a pool and more other things added to enhance its use.
- I would like to see an indoor pool and more work out facilities. It would be awesome to have the ability to
enroll my child in a class and workout while the child is in class. Some sort of enrollment in workout and
children's classes simultaneously.
- I would like to see more non-structured activities where people can drop by anytime and participate.
- I would like to see more programs for kids 8 & up for summertime when their parents are working. They can
ride their bikes to community center
- I would trade the ice rink for a pool. Wego to Chaska now.
- I'd like to see different types of aerobics programs and a better set up in the weight room as well as other
fitness machines. Including pilates and yoga and other programs comparable to Dakota Fitness Center may
bring in more people to the Community Center
- In the winter we take advantage of the walking track. We go at the stroller time. That was great when stollers
. were allowed. Thank you. Also I use the weight room and exercise machines.
- Inadequate, does not offer sufficient services to attract families, needs a pool and a much better exercise ar
- It is sometimes a "hangout" area for kids whose parents have just dumped them off. It is unfortunate that th
staff has to be a babysitting service for some of these people.
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- It is very intimidating to have all the bratty kids hanging around. They stand in the way and are loud and
obnoxious in the evening. Evening staff lets them do as they please. They are not customers. They are just
loitering and being a nuisance.
- It isn't large enough to accommodate our large population. More equipment, a pool and a larger walking tra
and outdoor trails need to be added. Developers need to be charged to accommodate the locality with
recreational sites. Opportunities have been
- IT NEEDS MORE! I USED TO GO THERE TWICE A DAY. I HAVE RECENTLY JOINED DAKOTA. THE
CHOICES AT DAKOTA ARE ENDLESS. AT THE COMMUNITY CENTER ITS JUST BASKETBALL, A
COUPLE OF WEIGHTS AND MACHINES. WE NEED TO BECOME A REAL CITY WITH A REAL
COMMUNITY CENTER.
- It really needs to be upgraded and expanded
- It seems to be really run down. Outside, the entrance posts are damaged. The carpet inside is all stained. T
men's locker room has had paint patches on the walls for months but has never been repainted. It needs a
real makeover. The bathrooms and lock not tidy
- It would be great if the community center had more to offer, i.e. Swimming park, activities for smaller childre
- It would be nice if they were nicer people working there - The kids love it and it is a place for them to
congregate and be kids.
- IT'S A NICE FACILITY AND WE ENJOY IT WHEN WE GO. I THINK THE GYM COULD BE MORE OPEN
FOR THE PUBLIC THAN SO MUCH BASKETBALL WHEN WE HAVE SCHOOL GYMS FOR BASKETBALL
IF A GROUP WANTS TO GET TOGETHER FOR A LITTLE PICK-UP GAME IT'S PRETTY HARD TO FIND
SPACE
- It's obviously subpar compared to Community Centers such as Chaska.
- It's too small. I. don't like the .fact that the exercise equipment is in the hallway. It should be in a room of its
own. The weight room is a Joke.
- I've only been in there to use the library. Does that count?
- I've used the walking track, found it very nice. Also used the meeting room and also found it very
accommodating.
- Just for voting and library
- Mainly used for registration now. Did attend a weekly gymnastics class there last year though.
- More excersise equipment needed.
- More ice and maybe a pool, .
- More space is needed for the weight room.
- Need a better work out room and we need a pool, Other wise there is no reason to become a member
- Need a pool connected---more walking path----more downstairs equipment---too noisy playing basketball by
the walking path----
- Need a second sheet of ice
- Need another ice rink, need more work out equipment; would be nice to have the indoor water park at this
facility; wish teens would not use the place as a "hangout"; was nice to have the TV room, but we understoo
the teens were dominating it
- Need pool for water exercise. Exercise equipment not pertain to our condition. Meeting rooms adequate.
- Need pool.
- Need to add more amenities. Perhaps Water, Steam/Sauna room(s), more courts and storage.
- Need to do something about all the young teens- I have a young son and it is sometimes overwhelming
coming or going from the center language/actions
- Need to have indoor pool
- Need to keep teen kids that cause trouble away from center. Need to strictly inforce posted rules in ice aren
- Needs a pool,
- Needs more exercise equipment. Might suggest prepaid locks on the lockers. Too many teenagers-loud and
vulgar language. Too many skate boards in the walkways. The soccer fields and baseball fields are NOT
handicapped accessible
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- Needs more. Increase weight area and a play area for smaller children. Also needs to have lower baskets fo
children along with other activities (Le. Floor hockey, soccer, wiffel ball, etc.
- Needs swimming pool, bigger weight room and more equipment, racket ball courts
- Needs to be upgraded or enlarged to house swimming facilities to ensure that lessons do not fill so fast with
our growing population. We have been trying to get our son in lessons for 3 years but cannot due to classes
filling up.
- Needs to enlarged and modernized. Chaska is far and away better than Shakopee's.
- Needs to have a swimming pool
- Nice running track.
- No
- No
- No
- Not much there. A pool, more exercise equipment and nicer weight room
- Not very good supervision of individuals in basketball court areas.
- Only used as library was there.
- Only used the ice arena. Thank you for having skates available.
- Only when kids have events going on do we go to the community center. It doesn't have everything the
Chaska community center has and does not have much equipment to work out on. Joined Lifetime in
Savage, much closer and a lot more choices of things to use.
- Other than the ice rink (which we need a second sheet because of our growth) the place doesn't appeal to m
at all. No pool, work out area in a hallway, locker room that floods, skate park for punks to hangout, etc.
- Our community has grown quickly and now it's time for the community ctr. To keep pace with the growth and
add and offer more things. I.e. Pool, 2nd ice rink, 4-8 more basketball courts, more space for a larger
percentage of the population to gather for events
- Our current facility doesn't offer anymore than 3 activities for kids and 2 for adults. Our community is growing
very rapidly but our "Community" center is still based on the community, as it was 10 years ago. Shakopee
needs to go to other communities and see what's working
- Outdated & limited fitness equipment.
- Over crowded with teenagers to the point I cannot play basketball with my kids. That keeps me from going
over there more often. Not enough discipline. Really needs racquetball courts and a swimming pool with
adequate open swimming hours
- Poor weight room. No swimming pool attached. Inadequate cardio vascular equipment. There is an
immediate need for the city to improve the space and add equipment. The price for membership seems
reasonable and we have been members in the past
- Really enjoy the walking track during cold weather months.
- Seems to be a lot of Teenagers hanging out outside without supervision. Concerned about safety issues wi
groups that large. Use the Community Center for scheduled activities Le. Gymnastics, do not have a good
reason to get a membership.
- Should be bigger with a pool and another ice rink
- Sometimes it is not as clean as it could be but an enjoyable atmosphere and the clerical help is friendly have
smiles and make you feel welcome
- Tennis courts would be great/indoor.
- That, for this growing community, a new and improved community center needs to be built. The rewards of
this greatly out weight the cost to build it. Revenue can be made by various ways including the costs of
membership.
- The amenities offered at the Community Center are VERY minimal. Our Community Center falls very short
- The Boy Scouts meet there every other week. Cub Scouts used it many tim~s. It is a good facility.
- The Community Center advertises open hOCkey for 18 and up, but I know there are 17 year aids and younge
that play. J would like to see the age limit enforced. Or create an open hockey league for adults (non-high
school kids).
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- The community center has the most appeal to people involved in hockey and basketball. It doesn't offer
enough variety.
- The community center is not up to par. There are many problems that I have seen there. The gym floors hav
had water problems and inflation problems. The track is fair but quite chilly on winter mornings. The weight
room (if you can call it one) is probably antiquate.
- The Community center is very small for the size of community it has to support.
- The equipment is old, and people walk on the track with strollers.
- The gym needs work. The equipment is old but okay. It is the atmosphere that is really uncomfortable. I fe
like I had crawled into a dank, dark basement. And it is pretty small. I really like the walking track. Only, it
could use some more light
- The kids use the skate park. That has been great. I wish the reception were better while doing the stair
machine for ex. I can't use a walk man while exercising, and don't go there because of that.
- The rink is very nice, but the exercise area is too small and doesn't have enough to offer. I would use the
community center more if it had a swimming pool.
- The weight room needs to be bigger. More cardio equipment. A swimming pool would be great. Small
groups...a.k.a running club, walking group, etc.
- There is not enough equipment. Overall a nice hockey facility.
- There are a lot of teens hanging around using inappropriate language and "sassing" the adults. That is
frustrating for a parent of small children like myself. My kids play hOCkey and a second sheet of ice is
desperately needed!!!!!
- There is a real need for a swimming pool.
- There is not enough area for workout equipment and no pool, nor is there enough space for potential classe
or child care.
- There is not much to do! (Unless you play basketball) we've taken classes there and used the ice arena. My
husband and I strongly believe the teens need more things to do--and our "community" center should have
plenty of constructive activities for them.
- There isn't much to it. My daughter used it for a practice for a team, for awhile, but the team disbanded.
- There's not much to do there in comparison to Chaska's and other area Community Centers. I would drive t
Chaska (or Dakota) and join there before I would join this one. It needs a lot of help.
- They offer a wide variety of programs at reasonable prices. Will be using it more as my kids get a little older
- To be of more value, a water feature should be added. A second sheet of ice would benefit a skating progra
and hockey. Also, there is a need for more meeting space and a place for youth to have a place to call their
own.
- Too many teens just hanging around causing trouble. No supervision. Poor to mediocre facilities and
frequently overcrowded. The Shakopee Community Center pales in comparison to facilities built by other
metro suburbs.
- Used the temporary library.
- We do not need another sheet of ice.
- We don't use the Community Center very often because it doesn't have the features we are looking for. We
would like to see a swimming pool/hot tub and more expanded weight room and excerise equipment. We
currently use the Chaska Community Center.
- We go ice skating when the kids are off school (free open times); very expensive otherwise. Used Library
when other one closed; very nice/helpful people. Have not yet used other facilities; most likely will in future.
Kids have eye on skateboard part
- We missed our chance to have a first class facility (similar to Chaska) because of the "no" votes but at least
the hockey teams have some where to call home. I know with the upcoming school referendums, this will no
come up for vote again for many years
- Weneed a pool!
- We need a pool, larger weight and exercise rooms and racquetball courts.
- We need a water park and another ice area.
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- We really need an indoor pool. If you build one, please make it a 50-meter facility so local swim clubs could
rent it out. (That's your bread and butter--there's not another 50-meter pool within 15 miles of our town.) It
should be an indoor facility
- We renewed our membership. We have a younger family and would like some family gym time in the
evenings! A concern is the teens that hang out there and are not respectful. We also use the pool at the
junior high.
- We use the Community Center for Hockey. We are very committed to hockey and would like to see more ic
time available. The area is growing and the number of children is growing. The times are not always the be
for the children to be on the ice. We
- We used the skate park at the community center
- We wish there were a pool in the community center.
- We wish we have an indoor swimming pool like Chaska
- We would come more and even join if it had more to offer. We like the gymnastic classes and the birthday
parties.
- We would join if there were an indoor pool!
- We would love to see a bigger, better Community Center (such as Chaska). An indoor pool (not just a lap
pool, but one for the whole family), enhanced workout area (or even just a designated workout area, instead
of the hallway), more open skating hours
- We would use it more if it had a swimming pool and a larger workout equipment area.
- Weight room is way to small, need a pool facility, too many unattended kids running around all the time.
- Went there to use the Library. Would like to see an expanded workout area, workout machines, and a
Jacuzzi tub.
- We've been there often with the library there, but I don't think that's what you meant. We've had a couple of
birthdays there. I like the addition of the skate park although our family has never used it. It seems good fo
older kids. There needs to
- With Shakopee growing like it is and with its high population of children, I would like to see more amenities.
Why notan indoor pool, like in Chaska, or a childcare area for when we are working out. Add more work ou
equipment.
- With the exception of the Ice Arena the Community Center does not have a whole lot to offer.
- Workout area is too small and limited.
- Would like to see an indoor pool and more sfuff there
- Would like to see an indoor pool attached to community center. Plus a teen center.
- Would like to see another sheet of ice.
- Would like to see indoor pool with wading pool for small children and lap pool. Expand on the exercise
equipment. Another sheet of ice is needed.
- Yes, for a town of over 20K people I find it ridiculous that we do not have more attractions @ our community
center. If you do not skate or play basketball, there really is nothing for you to do. Racquetball, a pool, etc.
Like Chaska's community center
5e. Would you like to comment on the fitness/recreational facilities within the Shakopee Community
Center?
- A clear need for second sheet of ice
- A pool would be nice. Water aerobics would be good. Swimming lessons for my child.
- A second sheet of ice is badly needed. Some more space to hold more activities would be nice too.
- A very mediocre to poor facility. Too many unsupervised kids.
- Again, please consider a lap pool or a "continuous pool" (ever pool). People could sign up for time slots.
Swimming is a fantastic exercise. Especially for people who need low impact fitness.
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- Again, skating and basketball are the only options. As for the "work out" equipment, I canceled my family
membership and my son has a "single" membership for the reason that I could never get another equipmen
when I would arrive. When you only have 30-
- Again, the fitness equipment here is limited and outdated - go to 2nd wind just down the street and investiga
upgrades.
- Again, the gym is way too crowded with inconsiderate teenagers. The gymnastics room is only open for
classes. The ice arena is nice, however there's not much for open skate time.
- All I used was the library. I know that it is there temporarily.
- As stated earlier, more eleipictal machines and more family oriented open gym nights.
- As with anything there's always room for improvement. I think the facility is good and it has enough to offer
the person who doesn't like to get caught up in the "club" atmosphere.
- At times children are allowed to run around the track while their parents work out. This is very disruptive.
- Bigger walking/running track, needs free weights, more exercise equipment, needs a big pool
- Brighten up the walking track area
- Cardio and strength training equip is mechanically ok, but there needs to be a wider variety and quantity of
options which could be used by all types of members. We as a community need to keep our residents here i
town by offering exercise and recreation
- Cost too much to join as a family.
- Could use more meeting room space
- Do not use because there is not a trainer to show the proper way to use equipment
- Don't use much - too far to drive.
- Equipment too public; walking track too small
- Everything is to close together not enough variety
- From what we have seen we do not see much value in joining.
- Get more exercise equipment
- Glad to have the walking track. Nice that it is available without a charge.
- Good recent improvements to cardio equipment. Just not enough of them (lack of space for more).
- Have not had a chance to use other facilities yet.
- Have not used.
- Haven't used it too much, but everyone seems to be satisfied.
- I belong to a gym, so I do not use these facilities.
- I don't think there should be a charge for using the walking track, or make it very in-expensive
- I don't use the community center for fitness/exercise because of the lack of suitable facilities & equipment.
- I feel it is overall a good facility, but undersized to meet the needs of this community
- I have already. See above.
- I haven't but I will be using the walking track and am very glad we have it(medically couldn't before)
- I like the aerobics class offered but wish they had something else besides step aerobics. We like the walkin
track and cardio equip.
- I love the walking track
- I love the walking track and recreational facilities. Our family use the community center very often.
- I never knew you had cardio equipment at the community center and strength training equipment. Do you
have someone that would show people how to use it? Has it ever been advertised you have this equipment?
- I think my ramblings on the previous comment space said it all.
- I wish there were a larger area for the strength training equipment, plus more barbells, free weight machines
- I would like to see a class offered to further my knowledge in radio/tv broadcast. In high school I was in both
journalism and radio/tv broadcast I would like to see more people involved with the public access so we can
cover more than hockey
- I would like to see a larger area for the cardio equipment, as well as a cooling system there and for the
walking track. While I have not yet used the strength training equipment, it looks like a very cramped area in
which to work out comfortably.
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- I would like to use the cardio and strength training equipment. I did not purchase a family membership due
the availability of equipment when I have taken my child to classes. I did not use the strength training
because I do not know how to use the equipment
- I'm a regular user of the ice arena. It is the coldest arena I have ever been in (I've been in dozens of them).
has a very poor image because of the decision not to at least provide some heat.
- I'm really glad for the free use of the walking track. During inclement weather it is a god sent place to
exercise
- Improve the ice arena...add a second sheet. This is the primary reason I buy a membership and trying to ge
on the ice for open hockey & skating is limited. I would even be willing to buy hours of ice if it were available
at a reasonable time.
- Is it a rule that I have to be frozen solid in the ice arena while I watch my son play or do you just not operate
heat at that time. When I tell other teams where I am from they all say "oh yeah that's the frozen arena!!"
- It is a very basic facility. The community has seen fit not to develop it into a quality facility such as that in
Chaska. Keep trying.
- It would be nice if this area for the work out machines was more private instead of having all these kids
running around. We are paying members also.
_ . It would be nice to have a time at least a couple times a week or during the day to walk with strollers,
especially in bad weather
- It would be nice to have more machines, seems like people are waiting to use them.
- It would be nice to have more machines/greater variety
- It would be nice to use the ic~ area for figure skating. Is there any open time? How about publishing open
time schedule in the mint or even in the lobby?
- It would be wonderful if the indoor track was larger.
- I've really on seen the equipment. J've never actually used it.
- Larger weight area, indoor running area needed, walking track corners are to tight for me to run on
- Like I said before, the facilities are generally good. J would like to see some more aerobic class offerings
such as kickboxing.
- Longer hours
- More cardio equp. 2nd sheet of ice for hockey growth and for indoor soccer. Lighten up the walking track
- More exercise classed added bring it up to like a Dakotah.
- Need a bigger area----more equipment
- Need a bigger room. You have it in a hallway the machines are crowded together. The weight room is to
crowded.
- Need a larger area for all of the equipment.
- Need a place to stretch out. The gymnastics room with its matted floor is a perfect place to stretch, but it is
always locked or out of bounds.
- Need a second sheet of ice.......move concession stand
- Need more basketball courts. Way too many kids fighting for space (the younger ones usually get bumped
from courts they are using). Supervision on the courts a little more often would be nice.
- Needs an indoor pool!
- Needs better workout areas and a swimming area.
- Needs more exercise equipment and a lot better free weights and weight room.
- Needs to be bigger.
- Needs to be updated.
- Only use walking track seems to be nice.
- Open at 6am please.
- Our family enjoys open gym. It would be great if some of the basketball hoops could be lowered. Also, we
feel this open gym time may need to be monitored -- the big kids sometimes seem to crowd out the younger
children.
- Outdated and very limited.
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- Please see question 4
- Realize that they are limited by funds. Great start. Free walking track is wonderful part of community.
- Same comments as above
- See comment to previous question
- See previous answer
- See previous comment section
- See previous question.
- Should offer more equipment and needs more space!!!
- Small!!!
- Sometimes hard to get on certain exercise equipment (during busy times). Need a different weight room!!
And updated weight equipment.
- Sorry, we have not used any of these facilities.
- The "large spaces" such as ice arena, gymnasium and gymnastics room are adequate. The facility lacks a
swimming pool (that is attached!) And quality strength training equipment and cardio equipment.
- The cardio equipment seems to break down a lot and takes a while to repair
- The center doesn't have even close to enough work out equipment available for someone to seriously work
out!
- The facilities in the Shakopee community center should be improved. We had visited the Chaska community
center, the facilities were good and the costs were reasonable. We would like to have an indoor pool in the
community center.
- The ice arena is one of the coldest facilities that we have attended. Would be nice to at least deflect the cold
air that blows down on the spectators to make it a more positive experience.
- The meeting room is quite small. As I said before we need an aquatic park and another ice area and more
fitness equipment.
- The new cardio equipment looks great. Th~ building itself looks really beat up and unkept ... Especially
considering it is not that old.
- The only thing I don't understand is that there is a wheel chair lift for the walking track. Why? The weight
. lifting and cardio equipment is not large enough the ice arena is ok and the gym is fine just usually packed.
- The recent addition of fitness/cardio equipment has been much appreciated.
- The skate park is very nice.
- The weight room is way too small.
- The weight room seems a little small.
- The weight room would be much better with more free weights and a larger area.
- There are an enormous amount of people who live here who have no clue that it exists with the facilities tha
has to work out. Hence, so many alcoholics in Shakopee.
- There is poor access to the walking track. The fitness room is too crowded and the equipment is outdated.
The cardio equipment has improved but is still short of treadmills and space for stretching, etc.
- There is simply not enough of anything
- There isn't that much equipment to use.
- There's not a lot there. It doesn't seem set up well.
- Too cold in the ice arena.
- Use for walking during the winter months
- Walking track is boring! Drab color scheme.
- Walking track is too dark and depressing
- Walking track often needs to be cleaned by vacuuming along the edges
- Walking/running track is small
- We need another sheet of ice for the growing interest in hockey!!
- We would have no problem paying higher taxes to making Shakopee a better place to live
- We would like to see a pool in the community center and more family recreational facilities similar to Chaska
- Weight room is tiny
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- What I've seen of them - they look great. I just moved here and haven't had the time to use the facilities
available. But I go to the rec. center to use the library.
- When I was using this equipment it was hard to get a machine, as there was not enough of them.
- When we were there, there was a large gap in the mats that need to be fixed. The teacher had to constantly
warn the children about this hazard. It may have been taken care of by now, I hope.
- Would be next to have more exercise equipment available.
- Would like steam room
- Would like to have weight equipment.
6c. Would you like to commen.t on the Shakopee Community Center's ice arena?
- A second ice sheet would be good if it provided an increase in revenue and it would allow more open skating
time.
- Additional sheet of ice needed, concession area could be improved. Better heating for stands
- Always clean great sheet of ice. Now we need a second one to support our growth and anticipated growth!
- Another sheet would be great. The youth open hockey is great.
- Could use a second sheet of ice.
- For rollerblading leagues, field hockey, poor weather alternatives in the summer or putting on trade shows.
Hold some football camps because we need it.
- Have only use as a spectator
- HEAT would be a good start. We have traveled to many different arenas in the area.. and ours is the only
place that refuses to heat the area where the spectators sit!
- How about heaters in the bleachers. It is so cold in there and actually colder then most arenas. Overall I
think it's a nice place.
- I do not personally use it, but my grandchildren and great grandchildren do use it. It has been a great facility
for this community, and as we continue to grow it might be necessary to add another sheet of ice.
- I feel there should be more open public skating for the public. I would really enjoy playing hockey with men
over 40 years of age. I know that there is open hockey, but it is not much fun playing hockey with younger
people in there 20s and 30s who can
- I think the arena is nice but very cold!!
- Ice skating lessons
- Is there room for growth
- It's nice, just not enough open skate time.
- IT'S PRETTY NICE, BUT ALWAYS FULL. MAYBE WE SHOULD WORK ON GETTINGANOTHER SHEEY
OF ICE.
- MORE ICE TIME AVAILABILITY FOR GENERAL SKATE. NEED ANOTHER SHEET OF ICE
- More ice, more changing rooms so the girls and boys don't have to be in the rooms together.
- More open skate. Possibly offer preschool skate lessons during day.
- More open skating time available.
- My family is a very frequent user of the ice arena. Locker room space is okay but there is a HUGE negative
in the lack of heat in the are~a. This past Sunday I skated for the entire 1-1/2 hours of open skate and came
home freezing!
- Need a second sheet of ice
- Need to enforce posted rules in ice arena
- Nice open skate and ice skate rental
- Not enough open skating- it's November, and there has only been Open skating on 4 Sundays, no Saturday
and no weeknights (except Halloween). Many parents work and can't take their kids skating at 4:00 on Wed
(or during the daytime on non-school days).
- Only use the ice arena during open skate.
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- Perhaps another ice sheet if there was. a cost/benefit analysis that proved it to be worthwhile.
- Please see previous comments. I feel a second sheet of ice should be added as soon as possible. It will
generate new revenue for the community center in less than one year (according to the past failed
referendum). It can be used as an indoor place too
- Proud parent's of a Shakopee High School hockey player, and we were very proud of our arena when hostin
out of town teams. They could work on the temperature in the stands however.
- -refer to 5e - Just a little heat in the arena that's alii am looking for!!
- See comment regarding open hockey for adults.
- See comments on previous section. Build a second sheet, it is the primary reason we are members!! Use it
- The hours open to public or for normal use could be display more.
- The pvc walkers for the beginner skaters were great!
- Too cold all the time. As the hockey program grows the demand for ice has gone way up. We are traveling
to other cities ice arena's just for practice. We need to seriously consider adding the second sheet of ice.
- Used for son's skating lessons.
- Very cold and not sufficient to handle all our kids needs. We need to turn up the heat and expand to
accommodate our programs. We are currently going to other communities centers/arenas to practice and
sometimes at very late times. This is not acceptable
- Very expensive unless you watch for the days they are free through sponsors when the kids are off school.
- Very nice.
- We could use another sheet of ice.
- We need a second sheet of ice.
- We need a second sheet of ice. We need heat in the stands for fans. The arena is very very cold.
- We need another ice arena
- We need another sheet of ice, more figure skating lessons, (possibly usfsa) if you put on an ice show the
program will grow. I've seen new programs start with 50 skaters the first year and within 3 years have an ice
show which shows 3 times for one week
- We need another sheet of ice. We are outgrowing what we have. There aren't enough locker rooms to
accommodate girls and boys. There isn't enough ice time for our growing population and the possibility of
other programs besides hockey (figure skating, et .
- We really need another sheet of ice. The community is growing and we need to accommodate the growth.
The hours are not always the best for the children. If we had another sheet we could double the amount of
people playing at once.
- We're new to it and have nothing to compare it to. Seems nice.
- Why do other cities us it for the same price as us? And, get better ice times? There are so many kids skating
now that we need our ice
- Why do they not have a men's adult hockey league?
- Wish it were possible to have another sheet of ice. We use it more in the Winter so it's hard to answer
number 6a (so I used Winter for that answer)
7c. Would you like to comment on these bike and walking trails in Shakopee?
- 1.)Very good except during the winter. Plowing with a bobcat does nothing but pack the snow into ice. I
consider most tracks unsafe after any snowfall. 2.) Generate a map showing all the walking trails in town.
- Add more.
- All neighborhoods of Shakopee should have access to these paths. The city should make sure these type 0
amenities are included in all new housing projects they approve. Along with paths there should be green
spaces, parks, and trees.
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- As a dog owner I would love to see the "clean up after your dog" enforced which I realize is an almost
impossible task. It angers me so when I walk with my dog and all the "Piles" we see, left by irresponsible
owners. I wish there was some good way t
- As long as they are kept up and the holes and cracks fixed regularly the are quite nice.
- Asphalt more frequently, hard to rollerblade on some areas
- At certain times of the year, there seems to be a fair amount of debris on the bike and walking trails as well a
garbage
- Better maps so I can plan my hikes ahead of time.
- Can you say, "Broken glass?"
- Can't remember anything about it.
- Concerned about the access and safety of the bike trail located in Lions Park, by the expansion of Vierling.
Currently the path is tore up, unsure how close it will be to the road when completed.
- Could be repaved. There seems to be many breaks in trails. Need many additional trails particularly on
south side of 169.
- Crossing over county rd 79 is so dangerous. Should have been made under the road like Marshall Road
- Drinking water access would be nice... Also picnic tables
- Great for walking or biking again though someone needs to get out and clean up the garbage that
accumulates on the paths.
- Hard to drive through someone's back yard
- I am an avid cyclist and would love to see more biking trails! Particularly, something that connects eastern
Shakopee with the South LRT trail. For example, something that runs parallel t016 (which currently has
VERY narrow shoulders).
- I believe that there should be a light on Co. Rd. 79 where walkers try to get across on the walking path. Very
dark right there for vehicles to see pedestrians at night.
- I did not know so many existed!!
- I do not feel that there are enough of them. I would use them more if there were more in my area. Also, unt
the walkways were created over 169, it was dangerous to cross over the freeway.
- I don't know about many trails in the city other than the old Bloomington Ferry Bridge one. I'd like to know
more about the trail system, and also I'd like to see some major expansions in the area of Shakopee where
live, near 169 and County Rd. 18.
- I hope as the city grows and expands they will continue to develop the biking/walking trail. Not sure where I
could get a map of existing trails.
- I hope the walking trail along Vierling will be repaired before winter.
- I like having clean walkways and trails free of rocks and debris for both walking and biking on.
- I like the connections that being made between the trails. However, the bike trail near us in Prairie Bend, ha
large holes in it, with weeds growing through the holes.
- I like the trail system; would be great to have trail over or under Vierling Drive; this is a dangerous bike
crossing
- I like to rollerblade, but the trail down by the river going to Chaska has a lot of debris on it.
- I love that the trails are there. I use them with pride, yet it seems as though they are not maintained, as they
should be. Trash in the way as you try to use them. Retaining wall blocks on the paths, etc. It's kinda sad
when you think how lucky we are
- I rollar blade and bike - would like to see the path at Memorial Park retarred. It's pretty rough.
- I start from the community center & both ways the trail ends shortly & not sure where to pick it up again, if
possible
- I think the bike walking trails are great. Especially as a parent I can have my children go from one end of
town to the other without crossing to many roads by themselves and have a piece of mind.
- I wish there were more walking trails and that they were all connected to each other
- I would like to see a larger and more defined trail system established for both running and biking through ou
the city of Shakopee.
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- I would like to see .signs on the streets stating where an access point is off of a street, like from a city street
onto the bike path, they are difficult to locate while you are going by
- I would like to see the bike and walking trails connect to larger trail systems in the Twin-Cities.
- I would like to see the bike paths expanded a great deal more. I also would like to see them more connected
to each other more.
- I would like to see the Prairie Bend trail extended not just come to an end at 4th or Alysheeba.
- I would like to see the walking tracks connect so that children and adults could ride or walk most of Shakope
without having to jump tracks.
- I would like to see them all connected.
- I'd like to find a good map of these trails.
- I'd like to see better snow clearing from the paths so that I don't need to run on roads. Snowmobiles are ver
hard on the path when they disobey signs (which they do far too frequently).
- I'd like to see some in my neighborhood.
- In an earlier question (about larger parks) I responded to this topic (Veterans Memorial).
- Is there any type of patrolling of the trails especially during the summer evenings and weekends? When
parents start to let their kids have some freedom it would be reassuring to know that we are making it as sav
as possible for them. Maybe it could
- It is great to have the trails right in the backyard.
- It will be nice when more are completed, but very nice so far...
- It would be nice if we had bike trails that didn't require us to cross streets to continue. It is hard to enjoy
yourself when you constantly have to deal with traffic.
- It would be nice to have a patrol person swing through the trails, just to make their presence known.
Sometimes there are scary people on those trails...groups of big boys, persons drinking...
- It would be nice to have more trails
- It would be nice to have some type of distance marking on the trails. When you're running or walking you like
to know how far you're going and we have no indication of that right now.
- It would be nice to have the path lit up for evening walks, especially now when it gets dark so early.
- It would be nice to see Dog waste containers/trash containers at the ends of the bike paths. (I.e. At the path
Vierling or Fuller, or the end of the path and Marystown Rd., In the Lions park along the Pool fence.
- It would have been nice to have these trails years ago, instead of waiting for the big population boom. I had
- It would nice to eliminate some of the places where you have to cross busy streets.
- Keep adding more!! It would be nice if we had a part in a regional trail system that we could ride from
Shakopee to other towns on the system, without using too many roads.
- Lighting would help
- - Like new pedestrian bridges over 169. River bridge connection through to Bloomington is great; need to get
replacement bridge back to Chaska. More trails in general are needed for both walking and bicycles.
- Limited availability in my area
- Limited in distance and location
- Make more trails
- My family and me enjoy the walking trail system throughout the community, we hope to see the trail system
continue to grow as the community grows.
- More of them and better access to some of them. With them maybe leading to some of the older areas of
town. Also would like to see the trail to Chaska opened again.
- More trees, vegetation and curves in the path would make it more interesting and usable in the hot summer
months.
- My husband takes the kids around Shakopee by Renaissance (can't remember the name of the trail/park). I
go with kids to Memorial Park and walk around river banks and go to Murphy's Landing.
- N/A
- Need better maintenance: repairs & clearing debris; trails in general need to be extended & connected; keep
the lights burning in the tunnel, clean off graffiti
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- Need better signs of which directions the paths lead to.
- Need More
- Need more biking trails
- Need more of them----some need a little redoing
- Need more trails. They need to be repaved more frequently. Some lights (if possible). In the winter, they
should be completely cleared, not just one little path, the entire width (very important).
- Need resurfacing.
- Need signs telling people to keep their dogs leashed and pick up after them
- Need the connector bridge to Chaska rebuilt. Also, we tried to walk in one of the area last Fall, and were told
not to, as hunters were out there. That is quite dangerous.
- Need the intersections with bike and pedestrian crossings better patrolled; too often cars do NOT STOP!
- Need to be mowed and some paths need to be better maintained, trees and brush and pavement not in goo
order.
- Need to be repaved. It's too.hard to rollerblade on.
- Need to have sign for dog's owner to clean up after their dog finishes.
- Need to reestablish the DNR trail to Chaska!
- No
- No
- No
- No
- No
- No additional comments - the walking trails are nice.
- No rest areas, trail system is basically a linear trail that runs from Tahpah park to Hauer Trail. The other
portion is a lesser-used trail that runs from Memorial Park to someplace between Shakopee & Chaska.
- Not enough trails in the southern part of the city.
- Not many available from the south.
- Not wide enough for bikers and walkers. Not nearly enough of them and I can't find a map anywhere that
shows where all the trails are.
- Notice on some trails lots of trash and garbage. I try to take bag with and clean up some when on trails.
- Our back yard adjoins one of the paths. It would be awesome if the bridge to Chaska would be fixed on the
path that starts at Memorial Park. The path in Chaska connects to paths that go at least as far as Plymouth
That would be an awesome bike ride.
- Paths around Lions Park need to be resurfaced
- People need to clean up after their dogs.
- Please fix the bridge so we can walk all the way to Chaska again.
- Please put in a walking trail in the South bridge development. Huge amount of people live here and there is
one public playground and no trails. Please!
- Quality trails and adequate quantity of trails but too many streets to cross (dependant upon the particular
trail).
- Really enjoy all the paved paths in Shakopee!
- Residents south of 169 have difficulties connecting with main trails
- Shakopee - Chaska trail needs attention regarding completion of trail again since the bridge was removed.
- Some are just lovely!
- Some of the older trails need resurfacing. The tunnel under Marshall road needs cleaning up.
- Some of the paved trails between Co Rd 17 and Co Rd 15 are in poor condition and need to upgraded. It is
tough to roller blade on pavement that is in rough condition.
- Some portions of trails do not appear to be maintained on a regular basis. There are lots of cracks with
weeds growing through the cracks.
- Some walking trails need to be resurfaced. They are breaking up and have holes.
- Thanks for putting in the trails over 169.
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- That area of stairs and gravel near the intersection of Holmes and 1 st Ave (I think) looks like a bomb crater.
seems like a wasted opportunity for a really nice little park area.
- The area by the river has wonderful spots and spots that need work
- The bike trail in Shakopee is great please try and keep on connecting the onslot of multi-million person
dwellings the city council and planning commission seem to think we need to build! IE...south of 169 and we
of Marschall road
- The bridge over the river needs to be fixed so the path can continue otherwise the trails are great.
- The bridges over 169 have been a great addition, but the trails need to be extended to the south side of 169
We're riding on streets, and the few sidewalks, on the south side of 169
- The city could sweep them more often especially under Marschall Rd tunnel. They could put up dog dirt sign
There are also some areas that shrubs stick out onto the trails/sidewalks.
- The city has done a nice job increasing the trails. I hope they continue.
- The existing trails are in good shape, but we need more of them. I live in South bridge. We've got one trail
along Southbridge Parkway, but it doesn't connect to any trails allowing us to get to other parts of Shakopee
I'd love to be able to run/bike
- The major trails should be connected.
- The Minnesota valley trail isn't always clean from debris (branches, sand) I also feel like this trail isn't very
safe.
- The only decent trail is the part of the MN valley rec. Trail. Some parts of the trail in Shakopee just end and
is unclear where the trail goes after that.
- The paths that we use are along the drainage ditch on the south side of Verling Dr. There are two things tha
could be better. The first is the weeds growing out of the path should be taken care of and second the
drainage ditch always look trashy.
- The River Park for biking is Great. A concession stand by the Bridge would generate huge money. I wish the
trail was Zamboni cleaned the leaves and debris is a Hazard.
- The river trail should be extended to Chaska (replace the bridge)..This would help commerce in both towns.
- The South bridge area is the only one we have used
- The trail along the river is very nice. Part of it was washed out... Not sure if it has been repaired. Replacing
the old swing bridge would help make it more accessible and desirable.
- The trail running through the center of town is a good idea and should be lengthened if possible. It would al
be nice to have a little bit of shade along that route. I also think the path along Eagle Creek Pkwy is in a goo
spot and I see it used frequently.
- The trail that starts at the community center starts out good but is very rough especially after the tunnel unde
Marschall Road. It is dangerous on rollerblades and the tunnel isn't picked up.
- The trail to Chaska has become pretty beat up from flooding and it is no longer conducive to roller blading, t
only other thing is it would be nice if the trail went all the way through to Chaska again. Build a new bridge.
- The trail under CR 17 is usually littered with rocks and other litter.
- The trails are at a quality of a much larger city. We use them almost daily.
- The trails are great but there is liter everywhere and isn't visually pleasant. When walking or riding the trails
the surrounding areas should be kept up better.
- The trails are nice, but it would really be nice to have more sidewalks in town. It is hard to take young kids fo
a walk around the neighborhood when they have to ride tricycles on the street. Not very safe.
- The trails are somewhat hard to ride continuously on (fragments). Need more trails on the south side of 169
Eagan has an excellent example of a good trail system, trails next to roads and mountain biking in Lebanon
Hills.
- The trails that are by the river are nasty. There is garbage everywhere and it is not very refreshing to walk 0
bike down there. The newer trails in the Marshall RoadNierling area are very nice. WE use them almost eve
day.
- The trails we have a good however there are not enough of them. It would be too difficult to build trails in th
area of town north of 10th Ave, however with all the new development more trails that are not on the side of
roads should be strongly considered.
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- The weeds growing along the paths look terrible.
- There could be many more paved trails. The one that runs behind the community center to the east is often
under water. The trail near the Minnesota River is poorly maintained, but I don't know if that is considered a
state trail.
- There is allot of garbage in the adjoining ditches.
- There is usually debris and broken glass which is a turn off.
- There seems to be a good start to the bike trails...hope to see this continued with new development
- There's hardly any! Wonderful bike trails could be incorporated along the riverfront. Link South bridge with
the main part of Shakopee with a trail. Create a trail around Dean Lake. Publicize any existing trails.
- These trails are terrific but not all have snow removed in the winter. My experience is that the trail and bridge
from Lupine Court to the main trail hasn't had snow removed, with a couple exceptions, in the past three
winters.
- They are exceptionally boring. Need some hills and trees and changes of scenery. Often in poor repair or
covered with rocks or twigs so can't use rollerblades.
- They are great for our elderly population. I'm one of those.
- THEY ARE GREAT! I JUST WISH THEY WOULD CONNECT ALL THE WAY AROUND. THE TRAL THAT
ENDS NEAR HAUER TRAIL SHOULD SOMEHOW CONNECT WITH MEMORIAL AND THE WEST END 0
THE RIVER TRALS SHOULD CONNECT WITH TAHPAH PARK.
- They are kept in good condition and the scenery along the routes is interesting to see the changes etc.
- They are pretty average, seems nice and clean and no trouble with rude people.
- They are very nice. I would like to see walking paths near the new developments south on Marschall Road.
- They are wonderful
- They need resurfacing
- They need to be repaved in some areas.
- They are nice, kept up and look good, but they're boring. They don't go anywhere. Not much to see.
- They provide a very safe environment for kids to ride their bicycles.
- They would be a nice asset to the community if they were to go somewhere. The trails seem to go nowhere
and are not the safest with the inclines that are on them.
- This is another that interests me and I feel would add a ton to the community. Since health and fitness is
always in the news I feel that more walking/bike trails should be added. I would love to see a trail added ove
south/east of 169 extending from Tahpah.
- This is how we get to the parks. They are in ok condition. We just need to make sure they are kept up. I cou
see them going south.
- To go to Eden Prairie or Hennepin County in general to find nice trails. Is the trail near Co RD 15 and lion's
Park Area going to get re established once that connecting road is complete?
- Too much glass in the tunnels, (for example under Marschall Road). I always worry about my dog getting
glass in his feet. We use the trails almost everyday year round.
- Trails are great to run on
- Trails at the river to Chaska should be repaired to go through to Chaska.
- Trails don't lead anywhere. The trail along the river just dead-ends near Chaska. It would be nice especially
for biking if you could get somewhere further than just a few miles. When I want to ride bike I usually cross
the river to the Chanhassan tr.
- Trails need to be added in the Southbridge community.
- VERY GOOD.
- Very well maintained and the views are great!
- We are lucky to have such good trails. City needs to keep trail linkage in mind when planning new
neighborhoods. Greenish fences above trail on Vierling really need a coat of paint.
- We are so happy to have these trails
- We are very fortunate to have such nice trails - it enables us to not use the roads and keeps our kids safe
except for the drivers who don't know what a pedestrian sign looks like and what to do - Le., stop!
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- We definitely need a better system of trails in Shakopee. Connecting to points of interest and to the balance
of the trail system as a whole.
- We enjoy them very much.
- We enjoy them.
- We just need more of them. Needs to be more loops and connections
- We love the trails and really appreciate the new bridges across 169 - Thank You!
- We love the walking trails...keep up the great work!
- We need bike and walking trails out on the Eastern side of town too! Along County Road 18 and 16--it is
amazing that someone hasn't been killed yet while bikinglrunning along the side of the road yet!
- We need more trails and sidewalks, especially those that go to areas where there are stores and restaurants
There are no sidewalks leading into the strip mall businesses on the SE end of town (Cub area). The area
has the most traffic of any area in the city
- We need more trails citywide and the trails need to connect. I use the trails daily and can't believe the lack 0
trails compared to Chaska and Eden Prairie where I have lived before. My father lives in Lakeville and they
have us beat by a long shot!.
- We need more trails! We would like to see some near Southbridge development that lead to downtown. We
would use a trail near Southbridge development everyday.
- We need more trails.
- We need more trails. Connected trails. Trails planned as part of the park system and before developers Ian
lock the greenspace. We must have a vision and act on it before it is too late!
- We need more!!!
- We need to keep them clean. The bridge area by co rd. 17 is always a mess.
- WE NEED TRAILS ON THE .SOUTH OF THE CITY. We are south of the hospital and are held captive in ou
neighborhood as it is . not safe to bike or walk on Marschall Road for kids or adults.
- We really enjoy them and love it when we come across neighborhood / school parks!
- When money is available the old Holmes street bridge should be lowered and turned in to a walking bridge
and fishing bridge. Also a new trail bridge should be built between Chaska and Shakopee. Maybe grant
money or state money could be sought
- Where are they? I need access maps.
- Wished some trails could be luminated.
- With the growth of the city to the south of Hwy. 169, paths leading into town on the three overpasses would
be very nice.
- Would absolutely love to see the bridge betweenShakopee and Chaska. 2.3 or so miles of trail aren't
enough. I ride from my house and do the length of the trails twice, just to get in 20 miles. Beautiful views
though. Could pick up trash
- Would be nice if the bridge had not collapsed on the trail by the river, it is fairly short now.
- Would be nice to see maps of various trails, which show some interconnectivity.
- Would like to see more trails~ The tunnel under Marshall Road has been kept very clean lately. The trash is
removed at least on a weekly basis and the graffiti has been painted over routinely. Thank you.
- Would like to see them maintained a little more often.
- Would like to see walking trails around the Dean Lake area
- Would love nature trails
- You guys blew up the bridge to Chaska on the bike trail years ago and have yet to replace it. Something like
the bridge that replaced the Ferry Bridge would be very nice. That paved bike trail would get much.more use
it went somewhere.
- Your trails go nowhere. You have them here and there but you can't go far on any of them without having to
go on a street. You constantly dig them up somewhere because of construction. Other communities I look a
have them all over
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Be. Would you like to comment on these open space/natural areas in Shakopee?
- Again husband takes kids a lot of different places to walk or ride bikes.
- As an active Realtor in the community, I feel that not enough is being done to ensure Shakopee will continue
to grow while maintaining the open spaces and parks that Shakopee needs to keep it a city that is attractive
and desirable for people to live
- Define Shakopee's open space? Any space that is open is being built upon with multiple family housing.
- Fine.
- How about a dog park.
- I hope that the City will continue to maintain and acquire open space, for the sake of open space along with
future park development and expansion.
- I love it. To me it's like an escape. I am close to home but feel so far away. Very relaxing. Continue to
provide such space around natural area (rivers, lakes, and ponds.)
- I only know of the Louisville Swamp reserve. That's nice, but it's the only one! Everyplace else in Shakopee
is being destroyed by developers and clear cutting trees.
- I think it is important we preserve these areas for future generations.
- I use open spaces daily and we need more and once again... Trails need to be leading to these areas from
neighborhoods so that people can access to them.
- I would like to se more undeveloped areas.
- Information is lacking on exactly where these areas are! It was hard to know how to answer these questions
. when I am unsure of where they are. Going through this it seems there are allot of parks that I do not know
about.
- It is great to be outdoors and a nice place to take our dog for a walk or a run off the lease if no one else is
around
- It would be nice to have an area to take the dog and let her "run" without having to be worried that she would
run in front of the bikers/walkers on the trail.
- It would be nice to not have to travel across town to get there.
- Let's make sure we expand such areas as the population grows.
- Many are not well maintained.
- Memorial parks nature areas are great. Would like to see some other activities added to these areas like
some of the state parks. I would like to see more people use these parks and enjoy them with there familie
- More - now - cheaper - now - set aside - now - more
- More toilets/ drinking fountains put more money into developing the riverfront: just look at Red Wing,
Hastings, Chaska, etc.; Fantastic potential
- Much improvement with weed control last year.
- Need more in the newer part of Shakopee
- Need more open space preserved. I don't feel enough planning is going into the affects of development in
Shakopee. Old growth oak trees are cut down for an industrial park that still doesn't have any buildings.
- Need more!
- No
- No
- No
- No
- O'Dowd lake park is very nice but many people apparently don't know it exists, since they fish off the public
access dock until told about the park. Add a sign at the access with directions to the park.
- Parks, paths, and open spaces along the river are very nice for bird watching. Would be nice to see natural
area parks developed on the south side of the city.
- So called gas easement-dedicated park in the Southbridge development-used for playing catch and such -
thanks for mowing it on a regular basis this year
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- That is all we have is open space/ neighbors yards etc. We have no park, or tennis courts, or ice skating
rink... That is what I grew up with in Bloomington, every neighborhood had one in walking distance...not in
Shakopee. There is no park or anything
- There are not enough open space/natural areas.
- There is a need for spaces where off-leash dog training can be done. I have to leave the community to do
dog training. I don't condone others breaking the rules and allowing their dogs to be off leash, but I
understand why they do it.
- They're nice to have lets hang on to them. Slowing the urban developement a little wouldn't hurt. Shakopee
isn't always changing for the better.
- There's getting to be less and less open space in Shakopee, so it's hard and sad to see. I would like to
comment on the Community Center however. It's sad the size of Shakopee and the little use that go into our
center. We drive over to Chaska
- They are so beautiful. The ones with lighted areas are really nice!
- Very nice
- Walked by the river a lot..nice. If it is not a park does this mean I am trespassing?
- We are extremely disappointed with the new extension of Vierling through the park on Marystown.
- We are losing our natural/beautiful areas rapidly! Soon there will be only one tree left in Scott county. We ar
paving the whole county.
- We don't have much!--memorial park is all
- We have only used the trails.down by the river. Are there other areas designated as open space/natural
areas in Shakopee?
- We live in a townhouse community and the neighborhood kids have to play in the street because there is no
open space/natural area for them to play. In order for them to play in open space the kids have to cross 17t
Avenue to go to Sun Path to play
- We need to preserve these natural areas so our children and grandchildren can enjoy nature and open
spaces.
- We'd like to see more of them!
- We're losing beautiful open land to town homes that look like barracks. It's an eyesore. Ask anyone in this
town
- What Shakopee actually has "open space" left or are you referring to our non-voting township areas?
- While I don's thinks that many people actually use these areas in an active manner, they do provide many
passive uses. Such as being a natural buffer between many zoning uses.
- Would like more of them with easier access and also would like to be able to permit my dogs to be able to b
let off their leads as I pick up after them and I have them under control at all times.
- Would like to see some dog parks, with enclosed area where you can allow your dog to be off leash.
9c. Would you like to comment on the Shakopee Skate Park?
- 5 & 8-year-old sons enjoyed it; others in the park were respectful of their beginner status.
- Again I am unsure of what park this is. I am an avid outdoors person and usually go to the three rivers park
for outdoor activities. If this is the MN valley rec. Trail...it is great.
- Can get a little over crowed, however the older kids are more considerate of the younger kids around them
compared to the basketball courts inside. Need to enforce profanity rules more, for both the skate park and
basketball courts.
- Do not use it.
- Does the community center staff ever walk outside to supervise? I would recommend this to be done every
once in awhile to prevent problems and enforce rules.
- Have somebody out there. If there is trash, then close the park for a couple days. Do not allow leaning on
fence, fence on south side already trashed. Lean on fence then you're out. I was a strong proponent of the
skate park at first, but it is becoming
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- I do not appreciate the language and attitudes of the older crowds who hang out there when our younger
children are around. It would be nice if a staff person could supervise.
- I have walked by the skate park and would not send my 7-year-old there. The behavior and language there
terrible. It should be supervised.
- I think there should be more supervision at the park with more attention put on safety.
- I would never let my kids skate there without being there myself- too much bad/inappropriate behavior
(language, fighting, aggressiveness). My son and daughter love skating there when there are not very many
other kids, but are intimidated when there's
- It good to keep kids out of trouble by giving them activities!
- It had a lot of litter.
- It is nice to have the skatepark and it seems to be well supervised even without an employee actually sitting
there. It could already be expanded to included 1/2 pipes, which would keep a lot of kids busy.
- It seems kind of dreary. It would be nicer if it had some colorful flags or banners. Also, it would have been
nice if part of the park had been set aside for beginners or smaller kids. When less experienced kids are the
the seem to get trampled under
- More ramps supervision, too" much drug dealing going on
- My 10-year-old daughter loves it!! Nice job getting that put together.
- My children are just getting old enough. I am sure we will use this more in the next couple of years.
- My son loves it!! I wish there were someone there at all times because there are some kids that get picked 0
by others.
- My son loves it. It gives my son a place to hang out for a little while thank you. Great idea.
- My son would like to see more ramps and more rails used for "grinding". He frequents gshock (sp?) In
Burnsville.
- Need to enforce rules
- Needs additional challenges
- Needs adult supervision. Too many older kids using improper language and behavior for me to let my
children use it without myself supervising.
- Needs to be bigger and more stuff to do
- Needs to be improved to the next level.
- No
- No
- Not sure of the names/location - husband goes w/kids.
- Obviously during the summer months only
- Our children really like the skate park. Should allow more time, room for the younger kids and keep the
bullies out
- Seems to be one of the areas that attract young people who have little adult supervision. Sometimes scary
and I don't really want my children there.
- Too many unchaperoned kids. Lots of language flying around that shouldn't be.
- Tried it with the kids and didn't go back due to a lot of rougher kids dominating
- Very happy with this type of park. Consider adding to this type of entertainment.
- Way too much bad language.
- Would like to see more activities offered there. More group activities and educational activities with a fee, fo
families all year round.
- Would like to see more attention to language and behavior. The young 4,5,6th graders get intimidated byal
this.
10c. Would you like to comment on this other location or facility in Shakopee?
- Again, OK facilities that could use more maintenance and finishing details at construction time.
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- Although it no longer exists, it offered many residents a reasonable cost opportunity for entertainment and
exercise
- An attached pool to the community center is a necessity for this city (perhaps you can see I feel strongly
about this issue).
- Bridge over Minnesota river needs replacing
- Children are supervised. I feel good about letting my children use it without me watching them too.
- Dakota has amenities that I know Shakopee can't complete with because we don't have the same access to
the funds they do, but I would like to see us try. In Chaska, I like the fact that I can bring my children with m
and they can be in the childcare
- Do not like the huge rocks in the one section but there for erosion purposes I am sure - would be great to
have an alternative way around that would be easier on horses feet (even if they are shod)
- FASTPITCH LEAGUES IN OTHER CITIES
- Fields are in terrible shape- my daughter played soccer on the field to the west side of the high school, and i
a wonder someone didn't break an ankle. The fields at Red Oak were used for Micro-soccer, and there was
no grass! Oust clumps of weeds)
- Fine...
- Good, but still no areas where dogs are allowed off leash.
- Great to have here!
- I believe in an earlier question on larger parks I responded to this question.
- I can bring my kids there and let them swim and play basketball while I either play racquetball or work out.
They offer more for the whole family.
- I give the Junior High courts poor, because they are in desperate need of repair!!! The Senior High courts a
Very Good.
- I think this question is asking how I rate a facility that I can't place my hands on?
- I would like to see the trail connected to Chaska again.
- I wouldn't mind seeing practice boards placed within the courts for volley practicing when alone.
- In generally good condition, grass areas not as good. Some areas more weeds than grass.
- It had running water, but you could not drink it cause of the smell
- It is great that we have all of these other areas for our use.
- It is hard to get on a Basketball court when the kids are at School.
- It is hard to schedule swimming lessons. Would another pool help or is it a shortage of instructors?
- It is no longer open.
- It is unfortunate that the newer areas of Shakopee do not have the path access that the rest of Shakopee ha
It is unfortunate that residents are forced to walk on streets since sidewalks and natural areas are not near b
- It's close by but maybe too spread out. But nice that it's geared for young children.
- It's nice and easy to use for various functions.
- Just went out of business
- Lighted walking trails are excellent
- Locker room facility is COLD for young children just coming out of the water. Showers do not get very warm
either.
- Make Stonbrooke Golf Course available to Shakopee Residents for a reduced rate much like Chaska Towne
Course is reduced for its residents.
- More bathroom access. Maybe a keyless entry/code so parents can access bathrooms and not have
damage.
- More shade trees are needed
- Need more parks in new developments. Greenfield ponds, pheasant run area.
- Need new pool
- Nice but it restrictive on when you can use the playground.
- Nicer facility for swimming lessons. Warmer water and zero depth entry.
- No
- No
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- See previous response earlier in survey
- Sun Path, Red Oak, and Sweeney are all places I have taken my kids for camps and dance. The work great
- Tennis Courts need lights.
- The fields are poorly maintained,
- The Jr High gym is perfect for the volleyball league play - one of the concerns I have is the presence of
spectators, especially children, who may be in the way or get hit by a ball in play.
- The sports facility has a lot of activities to offer and a very nice swimming pool, and ice arena.
- The tennis courts over by swim park are in need of help. They definitely need to be resurfaced!
- There are no parks with basketball hoops or tennis courts I can ride my bike to from the Southbridge area.
- There is an open field on Crane & Independence that is scheduled to be a park someday. First, I would like
to see a skating and hockey rink there this winter with a temporary warming house/shelter. I feel that it wou
be used heavily by all the new members
- There needs to be an affordable space to rent for indoor party's or receptions.
- This is an area where up to 20 or more neighborhood kids bring their bikes and create their own little jumps
and try to do tricks. They are basically trying to be BMX wanta-be's. It would be nice to have an area where
those who are serious about learning, can.
- Unfortunately, it is being significantly reduced in size for more housing.
- Used daily for walking and some of the streets are in bad shape you really have to watch the ground at all
times so you do not step wrong on something the litter is abundant.
- We are very lucky to have this nice area, and the Shakopee Tennis Association to care for it.
- We celebrate our families Christmas there.
- We have a lot of special attractions in Shakopee, which is great - that with our superb school system and we
are a major attraction for new families seeking to move out of the cities.
- We rent it once per year for family and relatives to meet after golfing. 100+ people.
- We were very disappointed to discover that Shakopee is developing the open space between the two
schools.
- We wish Shakopee could provide similar services.
- Would like the Community Center improved to a usable standard, and trail from the East end of town to town
and a park in my community!
12b. We would like your input on how we can meet these needs. Please comment on the type of service
that should be provided for these individuals.
- Anything! If there are current programs, we have not been educated.
- As I mentioned previously, the Community Center could have more adaptive equipment. Our other son was
involved in various programs at the Community Center, and on some occasions we had to bring along our
son with Down syndrome who was non-ambulatory
- Better accessibility to some of the parks. More inclusion programs.
- Easier access especially in the community center.
- I believe our community does a commendable job with accessibility. I have no specific complaints to report.
- I know that you state that your programs are inclusive, but my daughter isn't able to participate in the
programs designed for her age group. They are too advanced and too physically challenging. And she can
participate in the younger age group. Right now if we want to participate in an adaptive program we have to
go to an Eden Prairie/Richfield/Bloomington program, Special Olympics or a private group.
- I've seen glider swings that have a roll up platform so folks in wheelchairs may remain is their chair and be
locked in on the platform and enjoy a swing with another individual seated across from them.
- More ramps at your outdoor pool.
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- My child with a disability needs wheelchair accessible areas. Smaller group activities with peers with
developmental disabilities is "needed. I just found out about Argle in Bloomington & Eden Prairie and am tryin
to get her involved in those programs.
- My son has an autistic spectrum disorder and could not partake in 'average' 5 year old child recreation
programs as he does not understand game playing/rules, etc.
- Our daughter has mild cerebral palsy - she enjoys swimming and would like to be able to swim at the Jr. Hig
- I have asked what the temperature is of the pool at the Jr. High and have never received a response - in
order for the pool to benefit her
- Preferably a pool that can be easily accessed by ramp or steps.
- Swimming pool adequate to walking exercises and accessible entrance to it. Handicapped parking close to
facilities
- This child is wheel chair bound, so accessibility for her in future enhancements to the parks will help her and
others.
- Walking paths for wheelchair access
- We use Magnifying abilities through the Carver-Scott cooperative.
- Weight Management
13b. Would you like to comment on these programs?
- A lot of the programs weren't structured enough and I felt that the high school kids who ran the programs
were late in getting things started, didn't have a lot of control and liked to talk amongst themselves.
- Alphabet Adventures deserves a "5". My daughter loves it! Gymnastics was all right, we have since gone
somewhere else! Swimming lessons, this is currently our first sessions, and the instructors/supervisor at the
Jr. High have been excellent!
- Alphabet adventures was well organized
- Although I have not yet participated in the senior activities, I do plan to take part in at least some of them.
- As my kids get older, we will join more programs if they continue to offer.
- Ball programs satisfied. Swimming not as satisfied. There are not enough sessions for Shakopee's growing
population. We may get in one session but because we can only register for 1 at a time we can't get in
another. With 2 kids they couldn't get in
- Cheerleading this summer was fabulous, it was the best program we have ever tried!!!! Great Job!! Soccer
and gymnastics are very disorganized. Soccer notification for coaches is late, along with schedules. Each
coach has different rules. In gymnastic
- Classes are too large in the aquatics program for preschool ages. Switched to Lifetime Fitness to have a
lower teacher/student ratio. I would go back to the gymnastics and skating programs. I expect we will enroll
more comm. Ed.
- Daughters teachers were much more prepared for classes than my son's. My son was in a level 1 class and
daughter was in one for 4yr olds.
- Didn't know some of these are available, but would like to be more involved. New to Shakopee
- Didn't know there was music in the park in Shakopee. We go to Eden Prairie and Chaska.
- Dog Obedience class was bad (I'd rate it a 1)-the instructor was long-winded, the space too cramped. Micro
soccer was great (except for the playing fields at Red Oak)! Near ball was good, but they didn't teach much
the way of basics (how to field)
- Enjoy the senior outings and meeting others for a social day
- Enjoy the trips
- Fall Softball was very poorly organized. The person running this program doesn't seem very interested in
doing it.
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- For gymnastics I would like to see everyone wait upstairs and the teacher comes up and gets the kids. Righ
now you have parents that come 15 minutes early or more and then they wait downstairs and hang on the
equipment while people are trying to work 0
- For Ice-Skating I wish you would have available Rental Skates.
- Good programs. They don't have to be splashy or fancy. I like the variety. It's a nice way to introduce kids
different events. The teenage coaches have been great.
- Gymnastics classes spend too much time stretching.
- Haven't participated in any programs but plan to when child is older. Very much like the selection.
- How well does the city target (special efforts to reach) low income and elderly populations with information
about these city programs?
- I am fairly new to Shakopee (moved in 2 years ago). I had no idea that the Parks and Recreation departme
offered all these activities. .
- I am glad all of these activities are offered
- I can't comment because I haven't tried any of them to reply too.
- I did not know that these programs existed.
- I FEEL MOST IS FOR FAMIL Y OR SENIOR AND NOT FOR A LOT OF SINGLE OR ONE PERSON. DO
ENJOY THE MUSIC AND SOME OF THE TRIPS
- I need better visibility to all these....haven't heard of many of them
- I plan on becoming more involved in several of these activities in the future, we just recently moved into town
- I think the Micro-soccer should be during the spring session.
- I think there are enough choices in these programs to keep people satisfied and they are well supervised.
- I tried to get in a volleyball league. I called three times, e-mailed twice and didn't get one reply back. I also
was interested in coaching volleyball too and I've played for 12 years...
- I was disappointed for my son who I signed up for Near ball this summer. Because of his summer birthday I
signed him up according to his age groups. He just finished 1 st grade he played ball with kindergartners he
was not challenged one iota this summer
- I was not aware of these programs.
- I would be nice if music in the park could be held at different locations so passer-byes, walkers, or people w
live near by could attend them w/o always driving somewhere. Also have them on different nights of the we
and on weekends.
- If these programs were better organized and marketed then I would probably do more of them. Also, anythin
at the Community center I usually don't do because of the facilities
- Indoor swimming lessons were well structured. The outdoor swimming wasn't structured or supervised very
well.
- Instructors are very good and talk at kids levels, which is great. One of the swimming instructors (Megan)
came up to my daughter while we weren't at swimming lessons and said hi. Made a HUGE impression on m
daughter.
- Is there room for growth
- It depended on the instructor for the youth oriented lessons. Some instructors were good and some were
adequate to poor.
- It was a great class.
- Maybe more information should go out about some of these programs.
- Micro Soccer = 4 Some minor issues, but a good program overall Gymnastics = 3 Ok for beginning levels
Nearball = 0 What a joke! The kids turn into misquito bait let the association pick-up this level as well.
- Most are unfamiliar to us. Park and Rec. needs to have a better system of letting new residents hear about
activity sign-ups, programs, etc.
- Most of our organized activities are done through the schools, various local associations or out of town.
. - My child is too young to take advantage of these programs.
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- My daughter had to drop out of the lifeguard training camp. Apparently she was the only one to sign up.
There was an eight-week sign up period. At the half way mark someone should have called us to warn us
they might have to cancel the camp if no one
- My son actually learned to swim with a life jacket on by himself without me hanging onto him. It made me fee
really proud and glad I had him in the swimming lessons at age 2.
- My wife and I are fairly new to the community, we.are impressed with the recreation opportunities offered by
the city, we hope these opportunities continue to grow in the future as we raise our kids here.
- N/A
- N/A
- Need more choices for teens all year and especially during the summer.
- Need more senior programs and trips.
- Need more time for open skating
- Need to have new archery range
- New resident as of July 1 st. My family will be big users of community programs for years to come.
- NO
- No
- No
- No
- None at this time
- Not enough teachers to accommodate the growth of Shakopee. Class size is so limited that only a small
percentage of the kids get to participate.
- Our child is only 16 months qld, but we plan on using many of these programs in future.
- Our Children are very young however once they are the appropriate age for these activities we will take
advantage of some of them.
- Our experience has been that basketball has been run the best, but football and baseball seem to be
disorganized.
- Our family has really appreciated and enjoyed all of the above programs that we have participated in.
- Overall good. Remember that H.S. students need special training in order to be good coaches; etc. This ha
improved over past five years but always room for more improvement.
- Participated in Adult Summer Softball, but it was not listed as a choice, so I checked Fall Adult softball.
- Rather than investing in special purpose programs I would prefer seeing such money diverted to general use
parks for everyone.
- Receive limited information about these programs
- Shakopee offers a wide variety of programs for kids of all ages.
- Ski Club??? Didn't know you had one.
- Some activities listed above are/should be Community Education activities, not Park & Recreation. Citizens
get confused enough the way it is already. This adds to the confusion.
- Some events that we were interested in were cancelled due to low enrollment. Others were full and we
couldn't get in.
- The aerobics were awesome. The skating and swimming lessons were very average because they were
more of a playtime, than actually lessons. I commented on open hockey earlier where it would be nice if the
was one night a week where it was only for 4
- The ages of the people in our family do not fit most of these programs
- The city and Community Center offers allot of programs and I will definitely use them If I need to, they seem
cost effective and quality ran by professionals.
- The city is pricing adult softball right off the map. It's next to impossible to get sponsors anymore and the fee
are more than any team will take on themselves.
- The city needs to provide Basketball for boys age 7 and up. We found it necessary to use the MN Valley
YMCA Program, as our son is interested in basketball. Unfortunately, this program is run in Savage, and no
Shako pee
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- The city should have built a small bands hell in the area where the businesses and apartments are across
from Turtles. A nice park with a bands hell would have been nice for Derby Days instead of what goes on in
the street now. Use a little foresight.
- The Community Center Playtimes needs to provide a variety of play equipment for the kids to use. Not just
old balls thrown out. T -ball we were lucky and had some great coaches, that is what makes or breaks that
program.
- The county history talks on town's in the county. This was at the museum on Fuller St. The town Historian's
did excellent work.
- The instructors expected too much from 2 and 3 year olds. The class was way too structured and needed to
have more interactive things.for the toddlers
- The summer carnival was fun for the older kids, but having smaller ones stand in a VERY long line for EVER
game was no fun. There should have been more games maybe and/or activities spread out for everyone.
- The swim instructors don't seem to teach them very much.
- The swimming lessons are very frustrating. You must be in line at 6:30 a.m. To try to get in.
- The teenagers or young adults teaching skating seem inexperienced teaching and motivating kids.
- There seems to be only one choice of aerobics - step. There is some variety because interval training (with
weights) is available on Thursday nights, however, the instructor trains at a very fast pace and could do a
better job of showing alternative moves
- There was on nearball team that was coached by the person in charge that was heavily weighted with skilled
players.
- They're wonderful. I would like to see some more community sports offered for older children, especially for
homeschoolers.
- These programs are great...because it's doesn't cost much & we spend a lot of time together as a family.
- Use more professional teachers not high school kids whose only qualification was playing the sport before.
- Was not aware of all these programs. Should communicate this kind of info better to residents.
- Wasn't organized. Leadership seemed questionable.
- We are involved in ECFE programs
- We are members at Dakotah sport and Fitness in Prior Lake.
- We have a very young child and are planning to have more so we anticipate using many more programs tha
we have in the past year.
- We have not experienced these programs, but we are glad they are available and will likely use them when
we have children.
- We just had a baby and will be looking into these programs.
- We just moved to Shakopee.end of June
- Weneed more out door activities and new sports played in the parks.
- We really enjoy Family fun nights! We have been pleased with swimming lessons in the summer and t:"ball.
We love family playtime at the gym.
- We've only lived here 2 yrs, but I can see we are missing out on a lot of activity here in Shakopee. We are
senior citizens so allot of activity is not for us.
- What happened to the archery practice area?
- When my children were young we used a lot of the services and now getting into some of then with the
grandchildren
- Who has time for these programs. We both work full time and have a 1-yr old and a 2-yr old. Our lives are
crazy now that there is not a minute available for any organized city activity.
- Will use more programs as kids get older.
- Wish you had more program choices
- Would like to see a fly fishing program.
- Would like to see the age limit enforced for open hockey. Would also like to see an adult hockey league
started in Shakopee.
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- You need to find a way to communicate with the Indians and the non-English speaking multitudes that these,
amenities are all right here to use. Mostly for free. No welfare money needed.
- Your summer programs cater strictly to stay at home Moms who can get their kids to activities during the da
Our kids may be out of school for the summer, but Mom and Dad still have to go to work.
14b. Would you like to comment on these programs?
- Again - I didn't know of these activities.
- Again - planning to use in future
- Isn't there any sand volleyball leagues????
- As a new resident I tried to contact the Adult Women's softball league to get on a team. I never got a call
back, so had to play in another city.
- As my children get older I expect they will be involved in many of these programs.
- Child not old enough to participate yet, but look forward to using the programs.
- Coaches were terrific!
- Could have been more organized.
- Dakota fitness center is making thousands on hockey, swimming and fitness programs. Money that would b
better spent on our city!!
- Don't anything about these programs.
- Don't have time for these programs yet. When my kids are grown up more I might.
- During adult activities beer should be allowed.
- Expect to enroll in many of them once kids are older.
- Fields are dangerous too many rocks, divots and holes, and full of trash, not enough/no restroom facilities in
the various areas for public use.
- Game schedules should be evened out. If everyone paid the same amount of money, each team should ge
the same amount of games. Need to encourage the umpires to turn the lights on sooner.
- Girls Basketball Association has some serious issues.
- Girls basketball didn't really have any preparation for coaches. My husband volunteered to be an assistant
coach. The first night of practice we showed up and found he was a head coach and the only coach for his
team.
- Good
- Good programs and very similar to most communities
- Hockey and wrestling seem( ed) very organized- soccer not so much. Soccer Association does not seem to
promote their organization or what they have to offer.
- How well does the city reach out to (make special effort to reach and engage) low income or at risk youth wi
these programs?
- I am a sports official -- that is how I am involved in the youth sports
- I am two years new to town. I play softball in Mpls. because I have never seen anything on how get a team
going in Shakopee. I live in the Stone Meadow development next to Tahpah and would rather play here
instead of going to Mpls.
- I am very disappointed with the youth baseball program for those in 3rd grade and under. I feel by this age
the kids need to. have more competitive sporting programs. I understand with the younger kids (K and 1 st
grade) maybe not keeping score
- I can't comment because I haven't tried any of them to reply too.
- I see Youth basketball listed, but there is no program for 7-year-olds.
- I think the associations do what they can but after fees are paid to the city for the use of fields there is not
much left. What does the city do with the money from these associations. I have a hard time believe cutting
the grass uses up all the money
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- I was very impressed with the baseball program...basketball however is getting too political. TOO MUCH
PARENT INVOLVEMENT
- I would really like to see some Adult basketball leagues in the daytime. Gyms should be built that are Rec.
dept gyms unaffiliated with a school so adult access in afternoons is possible. A community weight room
would be cool.
- It seems these programs are lacking organization from the Parks and Rec. department. It is often difficult to
receive a response to questions.
- It seems to be rather expensIve to get very little assistance.
- Junior High School football coaches need more experience in running plays. Bob and Judy Techam do a
great job at boys basketball.
- lighting issues during the early spring games..
- My husband went once to play basketball on Friday night, and there was no one there. I think it was an
advertised pick-up game time.
- My kids are grown and I do not use them as much but would like some things that would provide me with
opportunity to meet my current needs now.
- My nieces and nephews seem happy with the programs they have participated in.
- N/A
- N/A
- Need coaches that know something about the game they are doing
- Need more basketball courts! Need more soccer fields!
- Nicely organized. Good coaches- always. Fair prices. Kids love getting at-shirt.
- No
- No
- No
- No
- NO
- No children yet- maybe in the future
- None apply to me. I have completed 14 and 14a but neither question provides the option I need. I have
completed the above two so I would be allowed to continue with the survey.
- None until the kids are older.
- None. No place to check 'NONE'
- Not applicable to us.
- Not enough teams - my kid couldn't make it in a team he was left out of basketball for this year
- Not enough options or notification about programs that are available.
- Not much aimed at the senior citizen person
- Notification of sports is out of season at times, registration is a surprise.
- Our kids are not old enough to participate in these programs. We will enroll them when they are old enough
- Our son is just starting this month in hockey.
- Really like the Tennis program. Football is behind other communities, tackle should occur sooner than 5th
grade.
- See comment on previous question.
- Selection processes for traveling/metro and in-house leagues is not always fair.. Not just for baseball, but for
basketball also.
- Shakopee has a great Boys Basketball Association, provides basketball to every young boy that wants to
play, from grades 1 to 9.
- Soccer is a wonderful program. The Volley camp during the summer was a very unpleasant experience for
my child. The kids were competing and the "winners" were given candy and the "losers" were required to run
laps. Punishing so called losers is wrong
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- Soccer program for my 9-year-old was poorly run. Children playing at this age need referees. Coaches did
not do an adequate job of enforcing proper play. Not enough time in the season for practices to teach the
basics of the game.
- Soccer was lots of fun for our 6-year-old!! Thanks for letting everyone who signs up play!! Unlike T-ball!!
- Some coaches seem to have things more "in order" than other coaches. I think my kids could have done
better in soccer if they had one of the other coaches.
- Sometimes have trouble with selected fund raising programs, but understand we can go to Association to
voice concerns. Men's softball is great but getting quite expensive. Tom Stenson does great job with tennis
Girls softball coaches have also been good
- Sorry, no time, too busy running the children around to their lessons.
- Sport associations do a good job of getting out info. In our experience, the youth coaches taught the
fundamentals of the game well and were not just building up their own children/winning at all costs.
- Teams need to be divided up equally. I coached soccer this past fall and I had complaints from some of my
parents that a couple of the teams were padded. A way to avoid that is when kids register they should be
categorized as a first, second or third
- Thank you for bringing back girls (youth) basketball its great fun!
- The baseball and basketball programs were/are great! The Soccer Association soccer is a RIP-OFF!! And
was very disappointing. First of all, it was $70.00! We got the same volunteer coaches as in the community
center soccer which sometimes is good
- The baseball programs seem to be well run, but not open to any changes from "outsiders" The soccer
program is poor and the fields are ridiculously small. The basketball program is well run.
- The better organized the program is, the better the program.
- The boys basketball program is especially well run. Many thanks to Bob and Judy Techam for their many
hours of hard work.
- The coaches are great. The communciation STINKS!!! We have been involved for over a year and still do n
get the newsletters. The only reason we find out when practice even starts is by asking neighbors. Giving 0
schedules month by month
- The hockey program is doing a great job. We are in the squirt level and really like the in house training they
are receiving. The volleyball program is another story. They need have a board and run like the rest of the
programs do. Not have Matt B
- The program fees should cover the cost of the program. Making adults make a commitment to FUNDRAISE
just so their kids can participate is blackmail. If you insist on that way to keep expenses down for poor and
underprivileged kids
- - The youth baseball program needs help. Coaches that really want to coach and not just so their kid can pia
where they want to. The excuse that "they volunteer" needs to go there are many volunteers wanting to
coach.
- There always seems to be some sort of schedule errors. The schedules don't seem very well planned
because they always are playing the same teams. I would like to see a little more consistency with equal pia
time for all teams and utilizing open field
- There is also adult tennis which you do not list which I participated in.
- There needs to be more communication between the Recreation programs and the school programs.
- They were a little disorganized at the beginning.
- We could use more space for both of these programs. The numbers are only growing of people participating
- We have a very young child and are planning on more so we anticipate using these programs more in the
future.
- We have been happy with all of the programs.
- We need an indoor tennis facility to foster these skills yearlong.
- We need more ball fields; there was also shortage of gyms for basketball; would be nice to have another
sheet of ice
- We will partake when we have children.
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- We would like to see closer officiating. The kids need to know that traveling is not legal.
- With the growth of Shakopee, the softball complex should be state of the art offering multiple tournaments
throughout the season. I also recommend looking at changing the designation to USSSA.
- Would like adult volleyball not having to share courts with other teams
- You forgot Adult tennis. I would like to see more tennis courts throughout Shakopee
- Youth wrestling and basketball, football, good value, well run, Baseball extremely overpriced - must coach
your own team, umpire your own games and outside of twelve new balls every year have yet to see a new
piece of equipment in the bag.
20b. Would you like to comment on the facility{s)?
- 30 minute workout similar to .Curves or Workout Express
- A facility similar to Northwest or Bally Total Fitness would definitely be used by this household. A facility like
Chaska Community Center would not be used by this household.
- A health club in Shakopee would be great
- A Northwest Athletic Club facility would be a great asset to the city of Shakopee. There are many Shakopee
residents that would benefit from this.
- A pool for lap swimming
- A YMCA in Shakopee would be great, but there is already one for the area.
- Absolutely! When 60+% of the population is obese, we are in a health/physical fitness crisis. Partner with
someone like Lifetime or Dakota and make a complex where activity and exercise are valued and is a focal
and gathering point of our community.
- An indoor aquatic center with water slides would be nice to be able to use.
- As long as everybody pay the fair share to pay for it. A lot of illegal immigrants use it too and they don't pay
their share tax the burrito store to make up the difference
- As long as the facility offered licensed childcare, we would use it on a regular basis. I can easily say the
same for most of our neighbors because we have talked about it.
- Athletic clubs are expensive for how much I suspect I'd actually use them. If there were something more
affordable, perhaps where you paid per usage, I'd be more likely to go. I'd love to have access to aclub, bu
don't want to pay
- Before I purchased a 3-month membership with the ripped Gym, I contacted the Community center regardin
their equipment. However, I was informed that it was an off season when I called (summer) and I would hav
to wait until the instructional sessions
- Both facilities listed are much more comprehensive
- Chaska has their act together, use them as an example
- Chaska's locker rooms, wet room, spa's, and swimming pool all available insame area.
- Dakota is very clean and well run & they constantly upgrade equipment, lighting, and overall facility to better
the quality of the visit.
- Dakotah has the right idea. We're members there and it is a great facility. The value is tremendous. Why n
explore the community, school, and business partnership for a workout center like some of the northern
suburbs have done?
- Definitely would use.
- Depends on the cost
- Depends on where itis located and price
- Depends upon location, equipment, class schedule, day care, relationship to other clubs near work, etc.
- Depends upon the quality and accessibility of the facility.
- Don't want an exercise facility. The residents of Shakopee have voted it down twice. What is so bad about
neighbors traveling 5-10 miles to go to an Exercise facility?
- Especially the indoor pool with meeting rooms for family reunions.
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- Even though I may not use all of the facilities available in Shakopee right now, and probably won't, I would Ii
to see as many recreational facilities and opportunities as possible, in order to maintain a quality community
of which we can be proud.
- Everything in one place...reasonable cost
- Facilities are far behind those of Chaska and Dakota
- Feel it has a lot to offer the community from younger, to middle aged, to senior citizens.
- Great Hockey Center and Basketball courts...
- Group fitness courses that are included in the membership fee would be a big selling point. Friendly staff--
people who saw me and remembered me would be wonderful. I guess that is more of that hometown feel.
- Handicap accessible
- Have Swim Fitness class, exercise in water
- I am a fitness nut. I think the lifetime fitness in Shakopee has a lot to offer. Northwest was myoid gym befor
moved. Personal training should be offered at no charge with full time salaried staff positions.
- I am employed (as an aerobics instructor) by both Dakotah Fitness and Lifetime Fitness, and thus have
memberships at both. It would depend on that status.
- I am one half mile from the Dakotah facility, so it is very convenient.
- I believe that commercial organizations focused on competitive issues, such as Dakota, provide better and
cheaper services then a subsidized city run operation.
- I believe that it's time for Shakopee to step up to the plate and have more to offer in the community center,
like in surrounding areas. I want to be proud of my community and all it has to offer. There are more and mo
young people moving into the area
- I currently pay 20.00 per month for my Lifetime Fitness membership. Can you match that? I cancelled my
Dakotah membership because the cost was getting to high and increased yearly.
- I do not feel that the Shakopee community center is up to date. It is lacking kids areas as well as a swimmin
area and an improved fitness area. The Shakopee community center is losing members to other community
centers and fitness centers that offer
- I don't think we have such a huge number of people using the facilities that people are not being able to
participate in the activity they want to. There were 5 people at open swim on Saturday, I have never been
turned away from aerobics because the class size
- I FEEL THE WALKING AREA IS TO SMALL AND NO ACESS EXCEPT THE STEPS.
- I go to Chaska Community Center to teach swimming lessons because the pool is child-friendly: warm, has
zero-depth entry, has a slide" and toys. Also, I like the aquatic director.
- I go to the Northwest 4-5 times a week and would love to have a club in Shakopee. One thing to consider is
Northwest has corporate discounts and is a major factor in why I use Northwest. My discount is 60% off the
normal monthly rate.
- I have only used the Chaska and Shakopee CC Ice sheets for open hockey and skating. I would love to join
the Shakopee CC but I don't know what it has to offer vs. the others. I have a free one day pass from the
"Welcome wagon" when I move here
- I just wanted to add that IstiU can't believe that the park referendum a few years ago didn't pass!! I think wit
all the new, younger families in the Pheasant Run and Southbridge area, it would pass now!!
- I love the strength training equipment at Dakotah! And would love to see that replicated at the Community
Center.
- I play tennis a couple of time each week - (indoors in the fall & winter) If there were indoor courts in Shakope
I would certainly use them.
- I really like the present cost of the Shakopee Community Center!!
- I think a place such as those listed would hurt an already lacking Community Center, which is why we feel
that improvements to the community center are vital to this community
- I think community centers are a great place for children to go and participate in activities.
- I think we blew it when a recreation center was proposed with swimming, a better fitness center and other
activities were defeated. The Indians gave us the chance to capitalize on it but we didn't. Now they have it a
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- I was under the impression that the Shakopee Community Center was supposed to be self-supporting. I
would prefer not to provide any more funds to keep this facility afloat.
- I work part time at the CCC. I have a free membership. My family gets a discounted membership. Drive is .
short enough from our house that we wouldn't have a need for a Shakopee facility until I quit working part
time.
- I would be concerned about the management of a facility run by the City of Shakopee. So far, the communit
center has been run with much difficulty.
- I would definitely use Northwest Athletic Club.
- I would drop out of Dakotah in a minute if Shakopee could offer what they have. Dakotah has a great family
draw on the weekends. I believe it would benefit my family far more than going out to Dakotah.
- I would have joined the Shakopee Community Center instead of Dakotah Sport and Fitness if it had had a
pool. I live in Shakopee, and Dakotah is a long drive in the wrong direction from work -- but SCC doesn't
have the facilities that Dakotah does.
- I would highly consider this option. IT would have to be very comparable plus it's own unique features.
- I would like to see a water aerobics for seniors (with arthritis)
- I would like to see an indoor pool within the community center - much more convenient to those of us that
work out in the mornings and are unable to use the pool at the junior high.
- I would like to see another citizens group to get together and create a proposal to add on the community
center. This addition would be made up of facilities that would serve the various wants and needs of differen
groups within the community.
- I would like to see the hours of operation a little earlier in the morning I work early and would like to use them
before I work
- I would love to have a health center in Shakopee with a warm pool for therapy.
- I would love to see a community center similar to the Chaska or Eagan community center with the pool and
play area for kids. Rush City (Minnesota) has a wonderful toddler pool that would be a nice addition to the
aquatic center.
- I would love to see a sports & Fitness facility in our city of Shakopee.
- I would love to see these type of facilities in Shakopee, instead of taking our community dollars and having
them spent elsewhere instead. .
- I would most definitely, so that my fees would stay in my community and it would be more convenient!!!!!!!
- I would much rather go to a community facility rather than a private business. If the facility offered workout
equipment similar to Dakotah I would cancel my membership in a heartbeat.
- I would use it because of the convenience of not having to drive out of Shakopee.
- I would use it if it were a Lifetime Fitness
- I'd rather support our town's facility. Plus, it would be closer to home, causing us to get more use out of it.
- If done right, I truly think this .type of facility would put Shakopee on the map in terms of being ahead of the
game in terms of community rec. Services. I know a club similar to Life Time Fitness would be very
successful in this region, as their Savage
- If we had an indoor water park at our current location we would get a family membership. At the current tim
we do not feel that enough is available for our family to spend the money to have a membership. We also
would really like to see a second sheet of ice
- I'm a stay at home mom and need a facility that low in cost and has a place that will take care of my children
while I am there. I can't afford all these other places or won't sign a contract for a year or pay that much in
advance.
- I'm not sure a pool would be as great a draw as people think. It would be convenient but probably more of a
hassle than anything. My family uses the Jr. High pool and that is good enough for us.
- It's great!
- It could use some updating and expansion. The community has grown considerably since the community
center was opened and it's definitely time to add on or move to the next plan (or two).
- It is very important that the facility have separate adult and child areas and that children are only allowed in
the family, not the women's C?r men locker rooms.
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- It was ideal -- indoor pool, track and play area. It's the best facility I can imagine having in a community.
- It would be an asset since there is a large travel distance to use these facilities. If one were to open, it woul
be great. The location by Lyon's park could utilize the parking lot for the pool and so on.
- It would be awesome to have a facility like one of those! CCC also has Capable Kids located in their comple
which is a clinic for children with Special Needs.... People come from all over to go there!!!!
- It would be beneficial to Shakopee to have a fitness type community center like the Chaska or Waconia
centers. It's a great way to meet residents and keep local dollars in the community.
- It would be great to have a facility the caliber of some of the ones listed above.
- It would depend on the differences between that facility and the current Community Center.
- It would have to be as airy as Lifetime/NWAC and have a nice selection of equipment. I am not going to wor
out in some cave!
- It would have to be of the same quality as the above and offer the same services
- It would need daycare, like the Dakotah
- It's nice to have gym and pool in the same building.
- Lifetime Fitness is awesome: One of the main reasons I visit this facility is that the child care center is top 0
the line. It would be very hard to top this facility in childcare services.
- Lifetime has everything I'm looking for and is about 8 minutes from my door that door. It's a time issue, too.
- Lifetime is fabulous with its indoor and outdoor waterpark. It would be hard for Shakopee to have something
like that. The classes and cardio machines are also very extensive.
- Love the Chaska comm. Ctr-- would love it if Shakopee had one so we wouldn't have to go to Chaska. Woul
definitely pay more for membership if there were enhanced facilities/amenities.
- Many of the facilities put the Shakopee community center to shame. They have more cardio equipment,
weights, studios, pools, etc.
- Maybe, if it wasn't so loud and filled with unruly children. It would definitely have to be less expensive too.
- Membership is too expensive.
- More activities that you can plan on for a group outing, school trips, birthdays, etc.
- My employer has an agreement with Northwest Athletic Club, but I would much prefer something in the
Shakopee area.
- My understanding is that the YMCA's swimming pools are warmer than the average swimming pool and that
is why I go there. As far as price is concerned, it is my understanding, that the price of all of those facilities
vary greatly and naturally I would p
- My wife and I would love Lifetime fitness.
- N/A
- N/A
- Need a good Weight lifting facility
- Need a YMCA here.
- Need to be more like above facilities. Our community center offers nothing. I don't even see the basketball
courts used that much. Walking track has a few people. Our center offers nothing
- Needs lots of amenities to get broad usage
- Needs to be inexpensive.
- No
- No
- No
- No
- NOT super expensive like Lifetime!
- Not to say we need to keep up with "The Joneses", but to have a center that we, as a community, can be
proud of and use for a variety of activities is becoming the "norm" in the outer suburbs. We can do it too!
- Our city is way over due in providing a facility like those listed above.
- Our community center is terrible. No swimming not well laid out and it seems like it is there to cater to Hock
only. Very poor.
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- Shakopee should try very hard to entice one of the big clubs to open a facility in Shakopee. It would be a
tremendous boost to the local community.
- Shakopee's community center is badly in need of an update.
- Shakopees Community Center was force fed into the community. It cost more to utilize than Dakotah,
although it's supported with taxes. Won't use the place. Enough private clubs that offer the same services at
lower cost. ,
- Should have classes and equipment for seniors too
- Since I am employed at Little Six, the price is very cheap at Dakota for my family. I would hate to see a facili
of that magnitude built and have such cheap fees, which doesn't seem economically feasible.
- Some health clubs are too expensive.
- Son was able to go to a birthday party at Chaska community center, great idea and lots of fun
- That would be great!! With children it is not possible to drive far away to use a facility, one in Shakopee wou
be wonderful
- The Chaska community center is great. We liked the pool when the kids were smaller.
- The city of Shakopee is large. I am on the East side, therefore everything you tend to locate in the center or
the western side, if that was the case the answer would be no. You are putting stores on the Eastern side
and getting rid of open fields
- The community center costs the city too much money that should be spent elsewhere. The community cent
should be privatized. Not eating up our tax dollars.
- The facilities listed are very expensive to be a member of.
- The facility (Dakatah Sport) is big, has a lot of equipment, classes for adults at a variety of times and trainers
. Have hours that can be worked around my schedule.
- The indoor poolS are great as well as much of the other things offered at these facilities
- The membership for those facilities is a bit high
- The present community center is a nice facility but is not big enough to handle good exercise equipment. If
they were to install good equipment and racquetball courts I would gladly play walleyball and workout in
Shakopee.
- The price is GREAT at Shakopee Community Center, but there are a few things lacking. A swimming pool,
better cardio equipment (and more), a much larger weight room with a variety of equipment would HELP a 10
Also, I find it's very difficult to find
- The reason I go to the Community center and not one of the other facilities is the price comparison. Even
though some of the other places have more variety and things to offer I feel you get more for your money at
the Community Center.
- The reason I wouldn't use a different facility is that I have a great deal at lifetime -- less than $20/month
membership fee. I also like that I can use any of their facilities in other communities as well.
- There are allot of young couples with new families moving/building in the city of Shakopee. With the growth
of the community, the city should look at the bordering communities that they feel excel with they're recreatio
programs and try to model themselves after adjacent neighbors.
- There's more weight equipment and indoor swimming. I think our center could be improved upon with these
things, even if it means and increase of price if necessary to staff it properly.
- They are larger facilities then the community center.
- They are wonderful
- They have way more to offer than Shakopee.
- They offer more of a variety and stuff for the kids other than just the gym
- They offer so much more than the Shakopee ce.
- They reason we use the other facilities is because Shakopee cancels the programs they have set up becaus
they can't find enough instructors or not enough people sign up. Shakopee's programs are untrust worthy
and I always try to set up a backup.
- This is an excellent idea for the city. I work at mystic and belong to Dakotah! But much rather support my
community by belonging to a local gym. This kind of establishment would be very much appreciated by our
family.
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- This would be one more "reason to stay" in Shakopee
- Too much money for private club
- Unfortunately my wife and I have been too busy to utilize any Shakopee facilities. However we are slowing
down our hectic lives to begin raising a family and these services will be essential.
- User friendly hours. I usually start work at 5a.m. I would accommodate my schedule if I could workout before
work rather than later in the day when most facilities are crowded.
- We are in need of a second indoor pool in the Shakopee area. With the increase in the student population I
am sure that a boys swim team is in the not so distant future and that will only add to the already too limited
pool time available. We do have a competitive swim club in town and they are constantly trying to rearrange
practice times to coincide. It would also be nice to be able to host one of their meets in town. It would bring
business here for a weekend
- We definitely need something in Shakopee more like Chaska's community center.
- We enjoy the pool at the Chaska facility.
- We enjoy using the Community Center because of the cost and accessibility.
- We frequent the Savage Lifetime facility at least 3-4 times per week.
- We go there because they have better things to offer us. We need one here in Shakopee!!!!!!
- We have been members at Dakota since it opened. If Shakopee built a similar facility, I would join in a
minute!!!!
- We joined Northwest because of the tennis courts.
- We like the indoor play area at Playworks and ALL the things at the Chaska facility, especially the indoor po
We need one in Shakopee!!!'
- We like the one in Chaska
- We need a bigger community center like Chaska's
- We need a community center like Chaskaand Maple Grove.
- We need this type of facility for our growing community.
- We place tennis at these facilities. If it didn't have courts, the use would be less.
- We should either build a fully equipped Community Center, such as the one in Eagan, or keep the Commun
Center we currently have & develop a relationship with a major facility do develop the rest of our needs, suc
as Savage has done with Lifetime Fitness.
- We would definitely like to see something like any of the above listed facilities built in Shakopee!
- We would love to see it include indoor tennis courts!!!
- Why go to a 2nd rate complex when the others are as convenient.
- Would join a sports facility similar to Dakota or Lifetime Fitness in a heartbeat if it were located in town!
- Yes, yes, yes!!!!!!!
- You need a health and fitness center here; You are growing at a ridiculous rate of speed, and are not keepin
up with what the masses need to STAY here.
21 a. Is there a type of facility not on the list that you would like to see addressed?
- 50 meter indoor (and outdoor) lap swimming pool, indoor cycling
- Additional full-size baseball field
- An easier form of exercise such as yoga, gentle stretching, etc. Something for people who are terribly out 0
shape or older.
- Batting cage indoor
- Computer faculty
- Cross country skis, ice skates, and boat/canoe rental
- Free indoor walking area
- Golf course
- Golf practice indoors
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- Golf simulator
- Indoor firearm range
- Indoor golf simulator
- Indoor running track
- Just more covered picnic area's
- Lazy river in pool, roller skating rink
- More neighborhood small playgrounds. Not enough for all the dense housing that is being built.
- More parks and bike trails expanded... Put a bike trail on 16 and something on 18. Very dangerous to have
bikes on these roads, and there are no other roads.
- More walking trails!!!! Even plowed during the winter.
- N/a
- No
- No
- No
- No
- No
- No
- No
- No
- No
- No
- No
- No
- No
- No
- No
- No
- No
- No
- No
- No
- No
- No
- No, you covered it well
- No.
- None
- Nope
- Outdoor hockey rinks
- Outdoor pool that does not have a sand bottom
- Outdoor waterpark-plenty of indoor choices nearby
- Pet area
- Pet exercise area (dogs permitted to be set free to run and intermingle with other dogs
- Public golf course
- Sauna, hot tub, towel service
- Several counter current swimming pools for training (endless pools)
- Skateboard park- either indoors or outdoors (like Burnsville)
- Something more with the arts---
- Spa hot tubs jacuzzi
- Tanning beds
- Teen center should have opportunities for music like "the garage" in Burnsville.
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- Tennis courts - indoor and outdoor
- The city of Shakopee shouldn't have to entertain residents.
- There should be a "free" skate park. We use Eden prairies. Since we do not have a membership for the
community center, since it is lacking in facilities. Why should I drive to Eden prairie for a "free" skate park fo
my kids.
- These would be too expensive to use anyhow
- Time set aside just for seniors to use these facilities
- Trap, skeet, rifle range
26a. If you moved to the City of Shakopee within the last five years, where did you move from? [Provide
City and State, e.g., Shakopee, MN]
- Aitkin, MN - Bloomington, MN
- Ames,IA - Bloomington, MN
- Apple Valley, MN - Bloomington, MN
- Apple Valley, MN - Bloomington, MN
- Apple Valley, MN - Bloomington, MN and Rice Lake, WI
- Apple Valley, MN - Bloomington, MN and St. Louis Park
- Apple Valley, MN - Bloomington, MN and St. Paul, MN
- Apple Valley, MN - Blue Earth, MN
- Apple Valley, MN - Blue Springs, MO
- Apple Valley, MN - Boston, MA
- Apple Valley, MN and Boston, MA - Brookings, SD
- Arlington, MN - Brooklyn Center, MN
- Austin, TX - Brooklyn Park, MN
- Barnes, WI - Brooklyn Park, MN
- Beaver Dam, WI - Buffalo, NY
- Bismarck, ND - Burnsville MN
- Bloomington, MN - Burnsville, MN
- Bloomington, MN - Burnsville, MN
- Bloomington, MN - Burnsville, MN
- Bloomington, MN - Burnsville, MN
- Bloomington, MN - Burnsville, MN
- Bloomington, MN - Burnsville, MN
- Bloomington, MN - Burnsville, MN
- Bloomington, MN - Burnsville, MN
- Bloomington, MN - Burnsville, MN
- Bloomington, MN - Burnsville, MN
- Bloomington, MN - Burnsville, MN
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Please provide any additional comments that you would like considered.
- 1.) Privatize the community center. Stop wasting our tax money. 2.) Don't over do those new soccer fields.
That project went overboard. We do not need that many fields that are such a limited use activity. 3.) Requi
all developers to add more neighborhood parks
- A dog park would be nice, or changes made to existing parks that would allow dogs within their borders - tha
would be better.
- A growing area such as Shakopee needs to consider a lot of alternatives as the city continues to grow. A
couple of comments I would make is that one reason people moved here from more crowded areas is that it
more scenic and peaceful
- A healthy community is responsible to all of citizen's. In 100 years, is Shakopeean's going to look back and
know that good decisions were made on behalf of the greater community. The world seems in turmoil,
programs for children, youth and adults
- A therapeutic type of water pool would be great!!! Water therapy is wonderful for folks with arthritis,
fibromyalgia and other conditions. There should be an access of some type so folks in wheelchairs may enjo
the pool. A slope access and a lift would be great
- Absolutely stop destroying the natural areas with the barrack style townhouses. Hold developers responsibl
for replacing all the trees that they clear-cut. Make this a beautiful place to live where our children will want
stay. Now is the chance
- Again please don't waste resources on a second sheet of ice!!!!!
- All Shakopee community areas are very nice. Tahpah park is quickly being outgrown, and could use batting
cages.
- An indoor pool and expansion of the community center would definitely convince me (and my spouse) to join
- Answers to question depend as upon "where" as "if'. Living on the Shakopee-Savage border, I know little
about Shakopee facilities and services because they are much farther than comparable facilities and service
in Savage, which we frequent more often
- As I stated, we live in the new South bridge Development, which is on the far eastern edge of Shakopee, the
is not much available, Shakopee Parks & Rec. wise over in our area. I understand there will be more being
developed by Red Oak Elementary
- As new residents: most facilities are maintained well, however many are not of high quality. Playing surface
are generally good, but over used. The grass areas were either done on a low budget or receive more use
than they can handle.
- As Shakopee grows larger, more thought is required to provide green spaces. I often read and hear that the
city can not afford the land for the parks. The developers and the new homes and apartments should pay fo
this.
- Awesome survey! Thanks for putting this together!
- Being somewhat new to Shakopee, the only park I am aware of is Prairie Bend. I believe if I knew where
more parks, walking/biking trails were, I would take advantage of them. The same with classes/activities tha
are available to adults at the community center
- Besides the sidewalks in our area - I'd like to see bike/walking trails on the south side of 169. We are in the
Pheasant Run Addition behind the hospital and there's not much going on for scenic walking paths.
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- Develop the riverfront/make more trails and nature areas/ clean-up what we have
- Do a survey on out door ice rinks and try to justify their existence.
- Don't let homebuilder's (and other's) greed destroy the beauty and character of this area. It would be nice to
see the Community Education and Recreation offerings expand, especially for teenagers.
- Excellent survey. I hope you get good responses and that the city is well represented by them. Thank you!
When I first moved here, people were polled and results tallied and the city leaders chose to act in oppositio
to the majority vote.
- For those without computer access, this is an unfair survey--I realize it's fast and easy, but for folks who are
suppose to go to the library to answer, and don't have a clue how to turn the computer on, this is way too
much work.
- Get an indoor pool that the community and the high school can have together. Build it by the community
center and the high school
- Glad this is being done---hope people respond
- Golf Course Would Be A Source For Income And Employment to Shakopee.
- Good job on the existing parks, but we need more
- Great survey. I have seen the discussions about these issues on Public Access TV. I think Shakopee need
to plan their growth well, and parks and rec. is a huge part of keeping the Community active and "out of
trouble".
- I am an avid snowmobiler and would like to make sure that the snowmobile trails along 169 are preserved
and the trail that runs along the river are kept in use for snowmobilers.
- I am interested in lap swimming. What I would like is a lap swimming pool that is available at various times,
where swimming lessons would not interfere with normal lap swimming times.
- I am sure that we will use the parks and community center more in the next five years, we plan on building a
house in Shakopee in the spring in the Westchester neighborhood and raise a family here.
- I am uncomfortable using the river trail by myself. My husband is not always willing to go with me but it feels
very unsafe. Is there anything that could be done so transients are not attracted to that area? Thank you
- I am very concerned that we are not creating more walking trails and parks such as Hyland Park in
Bloomington or the beautiful parks in Eden Prairie.
- I am very glad that I moved out here. The only thing I would comment on is transportation to and from
downtown Minneapolis. I don't know how many people drive it every day but if something isn't done in the
future the traffic situation is going to get worse
- I believe the CC is out dated. and is in desperate need of expansion. With limited activities to choose from, it
not worth the membership fees. The gym in over run with inconsiderate teenagers. Regulations either need
to be enforced or installed.
- I cannot stress enough the importance of a second sheetof ice, which can be used by various other groups
besides the hockey association. The other sports associations would grow to love the facility and wonder
how they ever got along without it.
- I can't see hauling dirt in the Huber Park area, as it is nothing but a flood plain when the rain is abundant. T
community center needs an exercise area for our people.
- I do not want to pay for any expansion to a community center that is already under-utilized. The
recommendation that it should not have been built should have been heeded.
- I don't think Shako pee needs to provide more land for parks, they just need to better utilize the parks that th
do have. And have a swimming pool that is not used by the high school for their events.
- I enjoy living in the City of Shakopee. However, I live behind the hospital and found that outside the two
schools located there, there are no city parks. Also, I would like to belong to the community center but not
until there are more facilities
- I enjoyed completing the survey. Just wish I could participate a little more in the city parks.
- I feel it very important to have an off-leash dog area. I think people would be willing to pay a handsome fee
for this access close to home.
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- I feel that it is important with our explosive growth in Shakopee to plan and set aside green space, parks, an
nature areas to maintain the beauty and quality of life in Shakopee. Neighborhood parks are an important
part of building community
- I feel that the city has had good programs for youth, particular the smaller children. Once the children get to
be teens the city schools help pick up some of the gap but that could use improvement for off school times.
- I have been living in Shakopee for over 55 years. Alii can say is "Where has our nice little town gone"
Personally there is too many people here, When is ever going to stop. We were a nice community 25 years
ago. Now we can't even go anyplace without driving
- I have no idea where any of these rec. Areas or trails are... It would be great to be informed. Can I have info
Mailed to me??? XXXXXXXXXX I live at XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX, Shakopee, MN 55379.... I would
love to access the parks and trails
- I hope Shakopee will keep many areas open for wildlife and natural settings. I'd really like to see a place
where people can walk indoors for exercise and not have to pay for it, or a very in-expensive fee. I feel
Shakopee is growing too fast
- I hope something happens with the Community Center. It seems like such a waste--my family of 5 hardly
EVER goes there.
- I hope you find interest and value in the comments of the Shako pee residents responding to this survey.
Shakopee is becoming so populated so quickly; we are losing the small town "charm" that drew us here in th
first place. Outstanding value could be
- I just moved to Shakopee and am very interested in how the city is considering developing their parks and
recreation facilities. I believe it is very important to home and business owners of the city of Shakopee. I look
forward to becoming involved with
- I just want to stress again how much I'd love to have a trail connecting South bridge to the Minnesota River
trail. A trail along 18 (and 21 when it goes in) would also be wonderful.
- I like the web-site based survey--and would much more likely to a survey online than through the mail. I'm
lazy I guess. Thanks, Kent Sundberg
- I love the city and I absolutely love the school district! I am very impressed with the way the City and Schoo
Board have prepared for the large influx of people to the city and have planned for further growth.
- I realize that I have been quite critical of the community center and its programs but I am currently and have
been for years working in the Community education area and know what should be happening.
- I realize that the Southbridge area has grown very fast, but I feel that the city of Shako pee has not done
anything to make this area feel like part of Shakopee. My family very rarely visits downtown Shakopee.
- I really appreciated being able to take this survey and would love to be able to have my opinions heard like
this more in the future.
- I really think Shakopee is missing a great opportunity in not developing its.riverfront land more.
- I spent 2 years in Burnsville and was much more impressed with their parks. One in particular that I thought
was fantastic was about 3/4 mile off Cliff Road on Kennelly-i forget the name. It had 2 football/soccer fields,
hockey rinks, warming house
- I think it would be wonderful to have a work out facility like Lifetime, etc with child care or child activities at a
reasonable price.
- I think the city of Shakopee has a lot to offer from the standpoint of parks and recreation. Because of this I
don't feel it is in the best interest of the city to spend a lot of money on new parks and recreation projects.
- I think the city should put a stop to all the building going on around here. The city parks that we have are
beautiful and we should be so lucky to have as many as we do. We don't need parks all over the place,
people need to get out and exercise
- I think the Community Center and the facilities around town are all well need things. I feel that we need to
add to some of those and other need to be maintained better.
- I think we definitely need an indoor swimming pool that the public can use.
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- I walk by many of the parks in town at regular intervals and very seldom see anyone using the facilities with
the exception of the ball fields and swimming pool. I think we have sufficient park space in the developed
areas of Shakopee. I also think the city needs a pOlicy requiring developers to construct and furnish park
areas in their developments at no cost
- I want to reinforce the fact that I have seen nothing but development of natural areas around us with little or
no regards to trees ponds etc. There is so much traffic on 18 now that it is unsafe to try to walk over to
South bridge where there are parks
- I was pleased to fill out this survey and applaud the city of Shakopee for doing this. It helps to make me fee
like I am part of the com~unity and it's decisions. Thanks
- I would like to see a baseball and softball complex for YOUTH ONL Y. IN one location. That way parents
would not have to drive in ten different directions.
- I would like to see a neighborhood park in Horizon Heights and would support that as I have lived here 14
years. I wouldn't mind tennis, skating rink and a ball field. Along with some playground equipment.
- I would like to see higher user fees for facilities than just raising taxes for landowners.
- I would like to see improvements and additional parks with out seeing huge jumps in property taxes. Cost
effective, sensible spending.
- I would like to see more recreational programs offered for families and for children of preschool and
elementary age. I think that the current offerings cover the basics, which are mainly youth sports.
- I would like to see more walking trails constructed in my end of town. The southern part. By St. Francis
Hospital.
- I would like to see the city exceed the surrounding communities in the development of recreational activities
and their park system. It sets the tone for the type of community that you develop and the kids that grow up
that community.
- I would love to become involved in this somehow. I think this is an important part of this growing community
and would be very appealing to families/couples considering buying in Shakopee.
- I would love to see a full court Basketball court on the park behind my house between Independence and
Ormond off of Crane. A lot of Neighborhood guys would Like the same. A city Strength a conditioning gym is
needed. I now drive 20 miles round trip
- I would really like to see an off leash dog park. This would need to have a pond for the dogs to swim.
- I would really like to see the community center expanded to include a good workout area with weight
machines, stationary bicyles, stairmasters and treadmills. I would also like to see two or three racquetball
courts to be used for walleyball as well as racquetball
- I'd like to re-stress my desire for local parks. The density in housing is increasing and there are fewer small
parks to support the needs of the children living in the higher density neighborhoods. What I've seen in the
neighboring townhome complexes ultimately creating congregation of these kids at places business owners
will not want them. These kids will float to the nearest open business area the "Hang Out". The smaller loca
parks would keep kids close to home
- I'm in favor of an indoor pool; but need teachers for swimming lessons. As for more ice? Don't think so. Let
another town build one and share ice time. OthelWise, limit the quantity of teams.
- I'm Interested in what the development plans are for the space between Pampas, Ormond and Independen
- In general Shakopee has a large number of parks, facilities etc. That many other communities can't match.
believe that we have to spend more on maintenance for and improvement on the existing parks and facilities
Also, let's buy any and all useful land we can afford, maybe a little more than we can afford, to ensure we
have adequate land resources for the future
- In order to pass a vote to expand the community center, it would have to provide a significant benefit to seni
citizens.
- In the Leisure Ledger column, it would be nice to see a short paragraph listing the upcoming weeks activities
such as Family Fun nights or other open swim times or open skate times. You could also mention if an activ
is cancelled due to a tournament
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- In this age of lost jobs and falling wages and benefits, I don't believe that the city should be taking on frivolou
projects.
- It's great you are using the internet for feedback. Very progressive. Thanks for listening.
- It's really great to live in a community that conducts surveys to actually find.out what the residents are
interested in. I think a large indoor water park and children's play area would be a great idea. Please build
public golf course.
- Looking for more walking/bike trails around Dean Lake Southbridge area
- More early childhood programs...
- More parks sound wonderful., but from what I can see, the neighborhood park near us (Holmes) is rarely use
and not kept up. The weeds are over knee high. I think we need to concentrate on maintaining the parks we
have before we add too much more.
- More police patrolling atparks after hours would be nice. For example living by scenic heights park there is
allot of activity going on late at night.
- Most of the programs I just read about I didn't even know existed.
- Most often you have too large a price tag on these types of items.
- My biggest complaint with the Shakopee parks is that most of the parks are located so far west of us. For
those of us living on the East side (specifically in the Southbridge community) we need to drive clear across
town to get to a park
- My priorities would be an indoor facility for tennis in the winter and an indoor aquatic facility with zero entry
pool that could be used by the disabled rather than having to go to Dakotah or the Chaska Community
Center. Thank you for providing the survey
- Need a nice park by Deans lake with small boat access and picnic tables. Connected by trail to the south
bridge area.
- Nice survey
- Nice to see adult women behind the counter. Please oh please build the bridge between Chaska and
Shakopee. Or somehow have a path that is accessible by a street bike (non-mountain bike).
- Once again, I like to see city install speed sign around new park after completion. My suggestions is 15 MPH
Right now some cars drove by more than speed it should be and especially is big truck. Thanks.
- One more thing...1 would never let my kid go to the skate park. Everytime we walked by there this summer fo
baseball or soccer, the bad language was loud and the kids were rude. Too bad everyone has to walk past
there to get to the ball fields
- Overall I am very happy to live in Shakopee!!!
- Overall, we as a family are pleased with the city of Shakopee and it's park and recreational facilities. We are
also aware that our community continues to grow at a very fast rate. To keep up with this growth rate, the c
will definitely have to expand parks
- Parks and recreation areas are an important ingredient of what makes a community a great one, lets improv
ours!
- Parks and Recreation do a good job! I would like to see Shako pee continue to preserve our natural
surroundings and acquire land for future parks and playgrounds, trails and retain its small town atmosphere.
Once the land is gone it's too late. Thanks!
- Parks, trail systems, and recreation are very important and are extremely worthy investments for our tax
dollars. Please continue to grow these resources.
- Paved bike trail connecting wild life refuge near 169 bridge (north CR 18) and Murphy's Landing Trail near th
river if possible.
- Please. (city council members and other who make policy for our community) open your minds to the needs
Shakopee (oLJr community!), to have Vision and to expand our services so that we may grow internally as w
are growing externally.
- Please consider a second sheet of ice and an indoor water park. We would be members of the community
center if these things were added.
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- Please consider adding another indoor that could be used for competitive swimming as well as recreation. W
are a growing community and I feel that we should be proactive, as pool space is already tight.
- Please do more expansion into the community center; lets not have to go to other towns to use theirs.
- Please fix the bridge over the river'
- Please improve the community center! Besides the hockey arena, it's an underutilized facility. Please put in
more bike trails south of the city on Marschall. People who live in this area are stuck walking or biking within
their neighborhood as they ca loves doing this.
- Please keep parks in smaller areas cleaner and patrolled at night due to vandals
- Please remember that Shakopee is much larger than the old "in town" Shakopee. We live on the East side
Shakopee and there is NOTHING from the city of Shakopee out here that I am aware of. We pay much
higher taxes due to the higher value of our home
- Please take Shakopee parks program slow. We pay more in taxes than our parents do living on Crystal Lak
in Burnsville and we don't even live on a lake! With talks of needing a new high school the taxes will go up
again.
- Question 24 addresses development and land acquisition. I prefer to see land left undeveloped. Those of u
along Eagle Creek Blvd. Have been grieving for years at the development of the beautiful land near and
adjacent to Dean Lake into commercial and industrial
- Rebuilding the Chaska/Shakopee swing bridge may attracted people from that community to Shakopee.
Same thing said about the Bloomington ferry bridge and memorial park.
- Remember when Caucasian was the first on the list?
- Routine maintenance needs to be taken care of at the parks we now have. Trees need to be trimmed and
pruned, shrubs need to be pruned, weeds need to be pulled or treated.
- Sell the Community Center for private development.
- Shakopee has a nice variety of recreational opportunities to offer. As Shakopee grows, it is clear that
additional opportunities will be needed. Cost must be kept in mind and also to serve the larger numbers firs
then the special interest groups
- Shakopee has many services as listed. We don't use them all the time because we go to Lifetime, and
because we're in Savage; we head that direction more than going downtown Shakopee. However, we do
. some shopping in Shakopee, such as our bank.
- Shakopee is growing way too fast to keep up with the numbers of children/adults that use or will be using
these types of facilities. More will be required for the future with the growth that is now taking place. Bottom
line: SLOW down the building
- Shakopee need to improve its parks and preserve some green space and natural areas. The thing that
attracted us to Shakopee was the "Country atmosphere" That need to be preserved and is what separates
Shakopee from Burnsville or Apple Valley.
- Shakopee should have a fenced in dog recreational area, where owners can let their dogs run off leash. I
would pay for a yearly pass, put it out by O'Dowd or Thole lake, or down by the river.
- Some of the parks that I visited, where kind of dirty and boring. Some need more color, Le., Flowers, plants
Playground equipment seems old and outdated; some parks are getting better. Need more neighborhood
parks in more of the newer housing developments
- Thank you and I look forward to seeing the unaudited results of this survey. This survey was also filled out a
a household and it was unfortunate that both sexes could not be filled out. BTW: Why is it significant?
- Thank you for allowing me to partake in this survey and adding a few comments. I am a 32-year-old
professional who has lived in Shakopee, MN for the past 6 years. I moved here in 1998 when I took a job
with Nordic Track, located in Chaska.
- Thank you for asking for our input!
- Thank you for asking for the input of those within the community. Community involvement will help to build
the success of a city especially the parks and recreation department!
- Thank you for asking my opinion.
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~ Thank youfor giving us the opportunity to have a survey.
~ Thank you for the opportunity and it's nice to see things like this. It just means people are interested in
positive changes for the community!
- Thank you for the opportunity to participate. I appreciate the effort that the Park and Recreation Board and
staff to try to understand what the community's future needs and concerns are.
- Thank you for this survey. Ifanyone would like to talk about an adaptive program, my name is XXXX
XXXXXX. My number is XXX-XXXx.
- THANK YOU I FEEL THE PARKS AND TRAILS IN THE CITY SHOULD BE KEPT UP AND NOT TO FEEL
LIKE WE NEED EVERYTHING AT OUR DOORSTEPS.
- Thank you. Good luck.
- Thanks for conducting the survey.
- Thanks for doing this over the internet
- Thanks for making this so easy to do, and thanks for asking my opinion. I really feel like my thoughts were
important to this decision.
- Thanks for the opportunity to participate and be informed about the park and recreation area of Shakopee. I
is a great city to live in with lots of things to do should we so choose.
~ The boat landing at the MN River needs some maintenance.
- The city has done a very poor job in planning neighborhood parks in the new development parts of Shakope
When we moved here we were and still are very disappointed with the amount of parks.
- The city of Shakopee is wonderful. I love that we are close to the "big" city, but still have the peace and
solitude of a smaller town.
- The Community Center Rocks! The people are friendly and it's a great atmosphere--what better than to mak
it even bigger to provide a HUGE area for people to meet and get healthy in the process!
- The current parks are great. More parks, tennis courts, etc. Need to be added in the newer areas of
Shakopee (Le., Sun Path area)
- The last time we remember completing a survey for the city, the findings were disregarded and the city
followed it up with another survey! The second survey surfaced some different findings! We believe this wa
during Laurent's term.
- The majority of my activities are done outside of the Shakopee area. We golf, bike and play tennis a lot.
Those types of facilities are what we look for. We would like bike trails to have easier access to than having
to drive.
- The other member of our household is Male.
- The park going in the greenfield area where independence Ave., pampas court are directly next to it,....
Please....1 mean please.... Put a hockey rink in there!! Hopefully all the other neighbors are not only telling m
but are letting you know
- The thing that I see lacking in Shakopee is a good community center with a pool and workout facility. That i
my main concern.
- The three most important things to me are 1- a weight lifting facility, 2- a bridge on the river to Chaska 3- A
much improved boat launch area with sufficient parking space, current set up is way behind the current
population levels
- The town of Shakopee really needs something for teens to do!!!!
- The trail connected to Chaska again.
- There are not enough interesting trips planned for adult groups. I am not interested in going to Casinos. I
would like to go to the Ordway, Fitzgerald Theater, Guthrie......all the places where most seniors cannot go
because of difficulty driving at night
- There are other things that obviously come first when it comes to the city budget such as police and fire,
however I feel it would be very beneficial to see annual funding provided to the Park and Recreation
department of Shakopee.
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- There is tremendous growth and interest in youth hockey - and not enough ice - we are traveling to Breck an
Dakota to play in the Shakopee program - why? This doesn't occur in any other sport - all surrounding
comminutes provide 2 sheets for this reason
- This doesn't have anything to do with the survey, but I hope Shakopee has a balance between town homes
and single homes. Right now I feel that townhomes are outpacing single homes.
- This is a very thorough survey. It does not address priorities within the city's budget framework, though.
Rather, it serves to rank-order a "wish list" for residents. This is useful as far as it goes. However, Park and
Rec. programs are not essential
- This is a very well done survey. Thank You.
- This survey took way too long on myoid computer! Good, in-depth survey. I hope the older people of our
community participate in this survey, which can only be done on the computer.
- Walking/ biking trails have a lot of garbage on them. Especially the trail that travels to Canterburry/Seagate
and highway 83. Some garbage on trails by residential areas just before Cub Foods. Trail that leads to the
Old K Mart Mall.
- We feel that Shakopee very much needs natural, undeveloped areas to use for walking trails, birdwatching
and appreciation of natural beauty, knowing this would take a larger area including woodland, wetland and
possibly other type areas.
- We have not lived in Shakopee very long, but are interested in getting to know the area better. We are VER
impressed with Shakopee. We should not have taken part in this survey because we know very little about
the parklrec. Areas.
- We are extremely interested in parks and recreation for outdoor use primarily. Specifically, biking and hiking
trails as well as natural areas. Playgrounds are not of interest. We are interested in visiting parks with a
natural feel and enjoyment.
- We enjoy the walking trails immensely but would very much like to see a few benches placed along the trails
perhaps by private donations or funded by the Parks Department. Thanks you for your consideration to this
matter.
- We have lived here 2 months and have not had time to enjoy all the things Shakopee has to offer. We hope
over time to enjoy all the things available to us. We like the rural feel of the community.
- We have lived here for about 9 months and are still exploring what services Shakopee has to offer. I'm sure
as we acclimate to the area we will have stronger opinions on surveys such as this.
- We have lived in the Horizon Heights Addition on hwy 16 for over 20 years. The taxes we have been paying
for all those years have never benefited us in any way as far as playgrounds, facilities, parks, bike paths, etc
In other words, I'm very disappointed Shakopee has a lot to offer if you live in town, but for those of us living
the fringe areas, the park system has passed us by. I guess we should just shut up, pay our taxes and drive
into town to enjoy the amenities that everyone else in town has
- We just moved here end of June, like it here so far. Lots of growing families may need more parks.
- We just moved to Shakopee, so we haven't had a chance to enjoy your parks. We feel that having parks for
our kids is great. We didn't have many parks where we come from.
- We live in the South bridge development off of county road 18. Some of the "common" areas developed as
parks by the city have been seeded for grass, but then left unattended the entire season. This causes eithe
a plethora of weeds and crabgrass
- We live south of town and would like to see more bike trails along Marschall for ex. or co, rd 79. It would be
nice to link the Fishing Pier and O'Dowds Lake to 10th street with a bike trail. I believe many residents woul
enjoy this.
- We need abetter community center!!!!!
- We need an indoor pool in Shakopee! With the size of Shakopee, there is no room at the Junior High Pool f
swimming lessons, Barracuda Swim club to practice, etc., Shakopee High School Swim Team, Diving Team
etc.
- We need an indoor Shakopp"e pool that would be open to the public all year around. It should have a large
fitness center with it.
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- We need to improve our parks and walking trails to compete with all surrounding communities. We our
growing by leaps and bounds it's time for our parks to grow and attract growing families into our community.
Thanks for the survey, good idea!
- WE REALLY ARE A BIG CITY NOW, IT'S ABOUT TIME WE GET THINGS THE OTHER CITIES HAVE.
- We really need additions to the community center - Waterpark, second sheet of ice, fitness equipment, to
reflect our growing community and serve our children.
- We will soon be moving to Savage, but will miss Shakopee. Could you have a "community resident" (lives
within 10 miles) reduced fee for the future glorious community center or present aquatic park?
- We would strongly support further development of the community center to include an indoor play area and
pool for kids.
- When designing a questionnaire please consider that not all people have large screens. In order to read the
questions; I had to constantly scroll left to right. I found it annoying.
- When we moved to town 14 years ago I wondered how we would get involve in the community. Having 5 ki
under the age of 7 at the time I knew that involvement in the schools would be the answer.
- While we enjoy the neighborhood parks, we have noticed a decline in the upkeep. I've been disappointed to
see equipment installed wrong and broken equipment not fixed in a timely manner. (Stans Park) We were
also quite concerned this summer at Lions
- Why does every sports field have to have baseball fields?? We need more clean and level open fields with
large interactive wooden playground equipment that fits all ages, room to fly a kite, run after butterflies, play
tag, and maybe lay in the grass
- Will fully support additions to the community center to include indoor aquatic pool (zero entry), more exercis
equipment, bigger weight room, separate aerobics room with all equipment right there (steps, weights,
bands), indoor child playing area.
- With the explosion of building that has occurred in Shakopee I feel very strongly that we need to seriously
look at our "green" space and incorporate more into the planning. I think developers should be forced to
comply with maintaining a larger "green
- Would like to see an ATV trail or ATV/Motorcycle park....
- Would like to see a city park "built out near the South bridge Community.
- Would really like to see some type of large indoor waterpark facility for the community.
- Would use a mulit - facility park/recreation center that could combine indoor/outdoor park, waterpark,
ball/soccer fields, offer activities as the community center, banquet, gym facilities such as Dakotah Sport &
Fitness- all for a reasonable membership
- You have done a fine job in current parks and recreation, the only thing I see that needs
improvement/expansion would be the community center/pool.
- You have misspelled the "Munchow park" name. It was named after George Muenchow and I'm pretty sure
you have it wrong one the sLirvey. George gave a lot to Recreation in this. community for a lot of years. Pleas
get it right.
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