Memorial Park is the largest park in Shakopee at 137 acres. Its name indicates part of its purpose--which is to memorialize. To that end, there is a Veterans Memorial and Native American burial mounds. There is also a Helicopter Memorial that features a giant chopper. If you want to take a stroll on the pedestrian […]

Lions Park is one of the more popular parks in Shakopee. It has tons to do for everyone in the family, including a splash pad, a playground with sensory activities, and pickleball courts. There are open shelters that can be rented, too. Those are just the basics, though. The highlights are the 18-hole disc golf […]

Huber Park is one of Shakopee's signature parks. It's located in Downtown Shakopee on the Minnesota River. It's 24 acres of lush greenery that you can walk through, and there is an amphitheater that can be reserved for a special event or occasion. The trail system is connected to the Minnesota Valley State Trail, which […]

Luxton Park is a neighborhood favorite that is filled with plenty of things to do and see. There is  wading pool for the whole family to frolic in. If you enjoy team sports, there is a basketball court, a soccer field, and a softball field. There is a walking path if you prefer jsut to […]

Tower Hill Park is a park with lush greenery that feels like a breath of fresh air as you walk through it. It has a walking path upon which you can walk, taking in all the splendor around you as you go. There are  tennis courts if that is more your pace. It is best […]

Tom Ryan Park is a community favorite in part because there is a shelter that is used for performances. It's popular to rent it in the summer, especially for parties. It can fit up to 150 people. There is also a water fountain in the park that is the focus of attention. The other major […]

Swanson Dog Park is located in Aquatore Park and is an off-leash park. There are separate enclosed parks for big dogs and small dogs, so that each group can feel comfortable interacting within the group. There are water fountains for when your canine companion gets thirsty, and there is a shelter with heat/power for when […]

Aquatore Park is a community favorite, especially since it has a dog park in it. In addition to that, for the sporty types, there are several options. The park has three baseball/softball diamonds, a football field, and a half-basketball court. There is a bike trail for those who prefer a leisurely (or not so leisurely) […]

West Palmer Park is a favorite of the community because there is so much greenery and so many different kinds of sports fields.  The latter includes a basketball court, a baseball field, two softball fields, two tennis courts, and a skating rink. There is a paved pathway if you'd rather hike and/or bike, and there […]

Evergreen Park is the park people go to if they want to do something athletic. They have so many different kind of playing fields, including baseball, softball, and soccer/football fieelds, a basketball court, and a hockey rink. There is also a skating rink and tennis courts. There is  a paved pathway if walking is more […]

Centennial Park is a community favorite that has 2 softball fields (lighted) and 2 soccer fields for those who like team sports. There is also a paved pathway that connects with the Palmer Lake Nature Area if you want a bit more of a workout. There are also two rentable picnic shelters in case you […]

Palmer Lake Park is over 200 acres, wmich makes it the largest nature preserve in the city. It's a haven for people who love the outdoors. It has a loop around the lake that is a little over three miles. If you like walking, there is also a woodchip trail and there is also a […]