Cleary Lake Regional Park is part of the Three Rivers Park District and is a very popular park in the south metro. It has over a thousand acres of varied environments, and it offers activities ranging from hiking to camping to boating. There is a campground, a playground, and a 28-acre off-leash dog area. The […]
Memorial Park was opened in 1948 and is one of the city's oldest parks. The annual Memorial Day program is held here as is some amateur baseball fun between the two local teams, the Jays and the Mudcats. There is a playground area that is enjoyable for the younger set, and there is a picnic […]
Spring Lake Regional Park is part of the Three Rivers Park District. It has 374 acres of diverse environments, including a tamarack bog and open water wetlands. There are vast open green areas, one of which is an off-leash dog park. Big dogs, little dogs, and dogs in between can make new friends here and […]
Sand Point Beach Park is a great place for people to gather if they like the water and water-based activities. There is a fishing pier, boat slips and canoe racks, and an area for swimming, of course. The view is gorgeous from the pier, and the feel of the sand between the toes is invigorating. […]
Lakefront Park is a popular neighborhood park with lots to do for everyone. It was developed in 2001 and has 130 acres. It features an amphitheater, a floating boardwalk, and a skate park. It sits on the southern tip of Prior Lake and is home to Watzl's Point Beach, which has boating docks, a swimming […]
Premiere Dance Academy was opened in 2007 by Dawn Schulberg, Cassie Norgren, and Callie Schulberg. They are a mother and daughter(s) team who have a wealth of experience in all aspects of dance, and they are passionate about sharing that love of dance to all their students. They have won several awards in their industry, […]
Christina Keith is an artist who works with mixed media and focuses on the natural landscapes surrounding her. She has been operating her studio since 2015. She does both paintings and ceramics, and she focuses on utility and beauty in the latter category. In the former, her lines are clean and leaning towards minimalist as […]
Prior Lake Players Community Theatre was established in 1972 and is 100% volunteer. The purpose is to support and nurture local thespians and to put on productions both original and established. Additionally, they work with the Scott County school system and community to provide educational and charitable productions in order to bring the community closer […]
Stems & Vines Floral Boutique has been up and selling flowers for over 30 years. They have a firm belief in sustainability and supporting local businesses. In addition, they are taking steps to help the environment, such as using solar panels to power the store and collecting and using rain water. The store is cozy […]
Lakeside Eats and Treats is an ice cream shop with a casual atmosphere and friendly, helpful staff members. Their menu includes Scoop Ice Cream, which is a scoop (or two or three) of your favorite flavor(s) in a cone or a cup, Nutella Banana Waffle, and Funky Monkey. They also have the Smoothie Bowl, which […]
Twisted Loop Yarn Shop was opened in 2011 at the Prior Lake Farmers Market by Jenni and Bob Krosnowski where it was a 10 x 10 tent. Now, it's in the Prior Lake Library and is filled with all sorts of beautiful yarn. Jenni and her staff members are friendly and knowledgeable, and they are […]
Eileen's Colossal Cookies is a national chain, but the only one in Minnesota. It was opened in 2013 and is owned by Colleen and Sean O'Malley. The shop itself is vibrant in green and yellow, and the atmosphere is cheerful. The service is friendly, and they offer a diverse range of options as well. They […]
