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Winter 2022
Registration begins
7 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 8
edenprairie.org/Register
PA R K S A N D R E C R E AT I O N
Making
an Impact
M
aintaining
beautiful parks
and providing
for the health, wellness
and recreational needs
of our community is
what drives our team!
This winter, let us make a difference in your life!
Go hiking and do some nature photography in
one of our parks, grab your ice skates or sled
(or borrow free equipment from us) and head
to Staring Lake Park for some outdoor family
fun. Or try a new fitness routine or swim laps
at the Community
Center. Whatever you
choose, we hope you’ll
continue to make Parks
and Recreation an
important part of your
Eden Prairie story.
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Table of Contents
Community Events 4
Youth Enrichment and Sports 5–6
Adaptive Programs/Outdoor Center 7–9
Art Center/Music/Theater 10–15
Fitness/Aquatics/Skating 16–21
Adult Athletics 22–23
Senior Center 24–26
Park Facility Rentals 27
Outdoor Skating Rinks Browse programs at
Nine lighted locations with staffed warming houses edenprairie.org/Recreation
Free skate rentals at the Staring Lake Park building beginning Nov. 19
edenprairie.org/SkatingRinks
Register for programs
7 a.m. Dec. 8
ONLINE
edenprairie.org/Register
IN PERSON
Community Center
16700 Valley View Road
Staring Lake Sledding Hill 7 a.m.–10 p.m.
700-foot groomed hill with warming house
Bring your own sled, limited sleds available on-site
for check-out
Program Listings and Details
edenprairie.org/SleddingHill 1. Visit edenprairie.org/Recreation for
program titles, age requirements, locations,
dates, times and prices. Click on an individual
program to see the full description and sign up.
2. Visit edenprairie.org/Register to find
program policies and information about
assistance and support services provided by the
City. From there, click over to the registration site.
3. Search by keyword (type in a word from the
program title), participant age, program type,
location or the month it takes place. Use as many
Outdoor Center filters as you like. Or, if you just want to see all of
Sign up for Snowtime Saturdays and try a variety the skating lessons, select Ice Skate as the Type
of winter activities like snowshoeing, kick- and click Search.
sledding, cross-country skiing and ice fishing!
edenprairie.org/OutdoorCenter
Eden Prairie Parks and Recreation Winter 2022 3
Enjoy the season at one of our
upcoming community events!
DECEMBER JANUARY
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Eden Prairie Community Band Presents
4–5 p.m. 2–4:30 p.m.
Eden Prairie High School Auditorium Staring Lake Park
FEBRUARY MARCH
11–12
11–13
17–19
EDEN PRAIRIE ANNUAL ICE SHOW
ONE
ACTS
All performances at 7 p.m.
Community Center
except Feb. 18 (2 p.m.)
PiM Arts High School Presented by the Eden Prairie Figure Skating Club
Event details at edenprairie.org/Calendar
YOUTH ENRICHMENT
AND SPORTS
These non-competitive
SPORTS
opportunities are all about Amazing Athletes 3½–5
skill-building and having fun! Amazing Tots 1½–3
Cricket 5–12
RevSports Basketball 3–6
Soccer Shots 2–8
Tae Kwon Do – Karate 5–12
TGA Tennis Lessons 5–12
GYMNASTICS
Ninja 6–8
Sampler 5–12
Sparklers 3–4
Stars 1½–3
Super Stars 4–5
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YOUTH ENRICHMENT AND SPORTS WINTER PROGRAMS
PERFORMING ARTS
Auditioning for Plays – An Introduction 9–15
Improv for Theater 12–16
Music Together Birth–5
SPECIAL EVENTS
Father Daughter Sweetheart Dance 3–10 with adult
Winter Break Camp 5–10
YOUTH ATHLETIC ASSOCIATIONS
These organizations offer Eden Prairie youth the opportunity to
participate in leagues, clinics and tournaments.
n Aquajets Swim Team n Lacrosse
n Baseball n Soccer Association
n Boys and Girls Basketball n Soccer Club
n Fastpitch n Track and Field
n Figure Skating Club n Twin Cities Youth Rowing Club
n Football n Volleyball
n Foxjets Swim Team
n Hockey
Find details about each organization at edenprairie.org/YouthSports.
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ADAPTIVE PROGRAMS
The City of Eden Prairie is ADAPTIVE WINTER PROGRAMS
committed to enhancing the Ages 12–28
quality of life for people of n Adaptive Walking Club n Holiday Gift Shopping
and Wrapping
n Club 204
all ages and abilities. n Pizza and Game Night
n Fun with Fitness
at Davanni’s
Adaptive Recreation
n Saturday Socializers
programs are designed for
individuals with disabilities
to enhance social and
physical skills, self-esteem and
independence. Led by trained Our son Henry, a Junior at Eden Prairie High School, has
recreation specialists and participated in several adaptive programs offered by Eden Prairie
qualified staff, these programs Parks & Recreations over the years. A
build skills and foster child with special needs is often found
positive relationships. isolated from activities and friendships
…the staff are involving their typical peers as they start
Inclusion Services provide entering middle school, so adaptive
support and accommodations amazing. They are programming is crucial in supporting
for individuals with disabilities well-trained and the physical, emotional and social
to participate fully in all
recreation activities. Support passionate about well-being of our children. Aside from
the wonderful programming, the staff
may come in the form of working with kids are amazing. They are well trained
staff training, program with special needs. and passionate about working with
adaptations, modified kids with special needs. As a parent,
equipment or an inclusion the programs also offer a great way to
companion. Requests must be connect with other families for support,
received at least three weeks resources and friendship. The city
before the program start date. has been wonderful in reaching out to families for input into their
programming and adapting the programming to meet the needs and
interests of our kids, too. We are
Edenfortunate to live
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Fall 2021
Contact Nicole Weedman, to have access to such wonderful programs! Thank you!
senior recreation supervisor, at
NWeedman@edenprairie.org – Lynda Whittemore
or 952-949-8456 to learn more.
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OUTDOOR CENTER
The Eden Prairie Outdoor Visit our cozy cabin for outdoor recreation
Center is located on the north and nature-based programs for all ages.
shore of Staring Lake. A wide
range of outdoor recreation
and environmental education
programs are offered
throughout the year.
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OUTDOOR CENTER WINTER PROGRAMS
PRESCHOOL
Cub Club 3½–5 with adult
Star Watch
Nature Preschool Program 4–5 Astronomy
Preschool Discovery 3½–5 with adult
Join our astronomer
on select Friday and
Saturday nights this
winter at the Staring Lake
Observatory for guided
tours of the night sky.
YOUTH
Nature Explorers – Maple Syrup 8–12
Nature Explorers – The Wonder of Snow 8–12 ALL AGES/FAMILY
Nature Explorers – Winter Survival 8–12 Family Snowshoeing 7+
School Extension – Create a Story 8–12 Family Winter Survival Skills 8+
School Extension – Wonders of Wool 8–12 Feed Me All ages
School’s Out – Trees in Winter 6–12 Fire and Ice Celebration 5+
School’s Out – Winter Weather 6–12 Full-Moon Night Hikes 5+
Spring Break Nature Fun 7–12 Maple Syrup Making 5+
Winter Break Fun 6–13 Moonlight Syrup Making 5+
Needle Felting with Wool 10+
Snowtime Saturdays 5+
Valentine Snowshoe Date Night 21+
Winter Bird Feeding All ages
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ART CENTER
Fostering creativity and PRIVATE CLASSES FOR ADULTS
Schedule a private class at the Art Center,
building community, where the only participants are the people
you choose and one of our teaching artists.
the Art Center offers Choose from our list of classes or request
a class designed just for your group.
programs for all ages Introductory (and some intermediate) classes
are available in glass, painting, drawing,
and abilities. Beginners clay, weaving and printmaking. Fees vary.
are always welcome! Class sizes must be between four and 15
people. Most classes run several sessions.
PRIVATE PARTIES FOR ADULTS
Host a birthday party, staff team-building
session or friends night out at the Art Center!
A teaching artist leads your group through a
fun arts-based project in a theme or medium
of your choice in a 90-minute session.
Hosts may bring store-bought food and
refreshments. Select from book arts, clay,
fused glass, weaving, printmaking, painting
or customize your experience. Fees vary
based on the selected project. Minimum of
four guests required.
OPEN STUDIO
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Programdetails edenprairie.org/RegisterART CENTER WINTER PROGRAMS
ALL AGES/FAMILY
Family Fun: Felted Soap 7+
Family Fun: Fused Glass – Celebrate Love 9+
Family Fun: Fused Glass Winter – Villages 9+
Family Fun: Gesture Drawing – The Art of Movement 7+
Family Fun: Glass Ornaments or Decorations 9+
Family Fun: Paper Mâché – Vases and Decorations 7+
Family Fun: Tote Bag Printing 7+
Family Wheel Throwing Workshop 9+
STORY AND ART TIME
Free drop-in program every Monday morning
from 10–11 a.m. Each week features a new
story and corresponding art project designed
for toddlers and preschoolers, with adult.
PRE-K CREATIVE PLAY
3½–6 with adult
Beads and Baubles
Celebrate Love
Clay and Coils
Clay Picture Frame
Fused Glass – Colorful Creatures
Let’s Go Marbles!
Light and Shadow
Make a Kite
Monster Madness
Painting with Yarn
Puppet Play
Snow Globes
Winter Wonderland
Eden Prairie Parks and Recreation Winter 2022 11ART CENTER WINTER PROGRAMS
YOUTH CLASSES ADULT/TEEN CLAY
15+
Clay Treasure Boxes 7–11
Clay Teapot
Dip, Dye, Dry – T-Shirt and Bandanna 6–9
Intermediate Clay
Face Plant...er in Clay 7–11
Introduction to Clay
Fake Food Extravaganza 10–13
Reverse Sgraffito in Clay
Flower Power 7–11
Welcome to the Wheel
Fused Glass Fun 10–13
Fused Glass Winter Wind Chimes 7–11 21+
Hooray for Paper Mâché! 8–12 Wine Accessories in Clay
Introduction to Clay Wheel Throwing 9–14
Kids Night Out: Clay Candy Jar 5–10
Kids Night Out: Glass Flowers and Plants 5–10
Kids Night Out: Gnome Sweater Puppets 5–10
Kids Night Out: Nifty Knitting 5–10
Kids Night Out: Painting with Yarn 5–10
Kids Night Out: Radical Rainbows 5–10 ADULT/TEEN DRAWING/
Kids Night Out: Winter Animals 5–10 PAINTING
15+
Print Your Own Poster 7–11
Beginning Watercolor and Beyond
Self Portraits 8–12
Introduction to Drawing
Snow Painting 7–11
Oil or Acrylic Painting
The Art of Sgraffito 6–9
The Science of Slime 7–11
Wacky Winter Wonderland 7–11
ADULT/TEEN GLASS
15+
Glass Casting
12 Program details at edenprairie.org/RegisterART CENTER WINTER PROGRAMS
HAPPY HOUR AT THE
ART CENTER
21+
Catching the Sun – Fused Glass
Cloth Doll Making
Felted Soap
Fire and Glaze – Wheel-Thrown Pottery
Hand Printed Cards
Macramé Wall Hanging
Paint Your Pet
Pleats and Binds – Fabric Dyeing
ART CENTER ONLINE
15+
Mandala Art Painting
EMPTY BOWLS PROJECT
Day of Service: Fill an Empty Bowl – Clay 8–12
Day of Service: Fill an Empty Bowl – Glass 8–12
Make One, Take One: Fill an Empty Bowl – Clay 21+
Make One, Take One:
Fill an Empty Bowl – Glass 15+ (10–14 with adult)
ADULT/TEEN FIBER ARTS
15+
Introduction to Weaving
Eden Prairie Parks and Recreation Winter 2022 13ART CENTER WINTER PROGRAMS
HOLIDAY HOOPLA!
Clay Ornaments, Gift Tags and Decorations 15+
Gift Making – Fizzy Bath Bombs and Clay Hand Dish 6–10
Glass Snowflakes 6–10
Glass Snowflakes 15+
Snowflake Sparkles 6–10
“The Eden Prairie Art Center has been
a phenomenal opportunity for me to
learn from and collaborate alongside …a phenomenal
local artists. The wide variety of class opportunity for
options has made exploring different
media much more accessible to me and
me to learn from
my family. It has been an invaluable and collaborate
space for exercising our creativity while alongside local
connecting with our community.”
artists.
– Jess Miano
14 Program details at edenprairie.org/RegisterENRICHING THE COMMUNITY THROUGH THE ARTS EDEN PRAIRIE COMMUNITY BAND Adult band that performs a variety of music throughout the year in Eden Prairie and neighboring communities. Rehearsals are Thursday evenings at Central Middle School. Learn how to join and find concert details at epcommunityband.com. EDEN PRAIRIE PLAYERS Community theater group that produces a summer musical, winter play, collection of one acts, women’s one acts and youth theater camps. Audition and performance information at edenprairieplayers.com.
COMMUNITY CENTER
Stay active year-round at the Eden Prairie Community Center – a welcoming place where
people of all ages, abilities and fitness levels can find ways to live a healthy lifestyle.
n Aquatics Center n Onsite Child Care HOURS
n Birthday Parties n Personal Training Daily
5:30 a.m.–10 p.m.
n Concessions n Prairie Play Zone
n Fitness Center n Racquetball Courts
n Group Fitness Classes n Room Rentals
n Gym n The CAGE Training Center
n Ice Rinks n Virtual Fitness Classes
Come Check Us Out Visit our website for more information and current schedules.
Birthday Parties edenprairie.org/BirthdayParties
Child Care edenprairie.org/PlayCare
Fit Kids Club edenprairie.org/FitKidsClub
Group Fitness Classes edenprairie.org/FitnessSchedule
Indoor Play Structure edenprairie.org/PrairiePlayZone
Meeting Room Rental edenprairie.org/FacilityRentals
Membership and Fees edenprairie.org/Membership
Personal Training edenprairie.org/PersonalTraining
Skating edenprairie.org/IceSkating
Swimming edenprairie.org/Aquatics
16700 Valley View Road | 952-949-8470 edenprairie.org/CommunityCenter
16 Program details at edenprairie.org/Register Eden Prairie Parks and Recreation Fall 2021 16FITNESS
Fitness Center
n Top-of-the-line cardio, resistance and free-weight equipment
n The CAGE functional training, lifting and conditioning space
n Fitness equipment orientations (youth, adult, senior-specific)
n Personal training
n Seasonal fitness challenges
n Stretch Studio (assisted stretching) FITNESS
SCHEDULE APP
Group Fitness Classes Search “EPCC Fit”
Hundreds of classes offered each week, most included in Community in the AppStore or
Center membership fee. Non-members pay daily use fee. Google Play store
nS
tudio-based
n Water fitness
n Virtual
Specialized Programs
n Parkinson’s Functional Living
n Arthritis/MS Aquatics
n Training, Rejuvenation and Exercise for Cancer Survivors (TREC)
FITNESS WINTER PROGRAMS
Bunny Yoga 8+
Candlelight Yin Yoga 12+
Meditation for Stress Reduction 12+
Olympic Weightlifting 15+
edenprairie.org/Fitness
Eden Prairie Parks and Recreation Winter 2022 17AQUATICS
Nancy Tyra-Lukens Open Swim
Aquatics Center n Daytime and evening options
n Recreational Pool — designed for leisure n Ages 7 and under must have an adult in the water
swimming, with water play amenities and
n Free for Community Center members, daily fees apply
water slide
for non-members
n Dive Pool — lap pool with dive well
n Competition Pool — lap lanes for fitness Group Swim Lessons
and competitive swimming n Parent/child classes for ages 6 months–3 years
n Youth classes for ages 3–18
n Adult classes
Private and Semi-Private Lessons
30-minute lessons for ages 3 through adult. For more
information and to register visit the Community Center front
desk to complete the necessary forms. Aquatics program staff
then contact participants to schedule lessons.
An really enjoys every moment of swimming
lessons at the Eden Prairie Community Center.
He is learning a lot, not only the swimming skills We cannot say
but also about safety. The instructors are young, enough good
talented, communicative and patient with kids.
We cannot say enough good things about the things about the
instructors and the environment EPCC has brought instructors…
to us. EPCC is tremendous. We greatly appreciate
the instructors and the lifeguards.
— Phuong Nguyen
edenprairie.org/Aquatics
18 Program details at edenprairie.org/RegisterSATURDAY MORNING LESSONS AQUATICS
JAN. 15–MARCH 5
WINTER PROGRAMS
8 classes
$80 Members/$90 Non-members Babysitter Training
11–14
9–9:30 a.m. Parent/Child 1 Preschool 1 Preschool 3
9:40–10:20 a.m. Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers
15+
10:30–11 a.m. Parent/Child 2 Preschool 2 Preschool 3
11:10–11:50 a.m. Level 2 Level 3 Level 4
SUNDAY AFTERNOON LESSONS
JAN. 16–MARCH 6
7 classes (no class Feb. 13)
$70 Members/$80 Non-members
Lifeguard Training
3–3:30 p.m. Parent/Child 2 Preschool 1 Preschool 3
15+
3:40–4:20 p.m. Level 1 Level 2 Level 3
Water Safety Instructor
4:30–5 p.m. Parent/Child 1 Preschool 2 Preschool 3 16+
5:10–5:50 p.m. Level 4 Level 5 Level 6
MONDAY AND WEDNESDAY EVENING LESSONS
8 classes
$80 Members/$90 Non-members
JAN. 17–FEB. 9
5–5:30 p.m. Parent/Child 2 Preschool 1 Preschool 2
5:40–6:20 p.m. Level 1 Level 2 Level 3
6:30–7 p.m. Preschool 1 Preschool 2 Preschool 3
7:10–7:50 p.m. Level 1 Level 2 Level 4
FEB. 21–MARCH 16
Registration begins at 7 a.m. Feb. 2
5–5:30 p.m. Parent/Child 1 Preschool 1 Preschool 2
5:40–6:20 p.m. Level 1 Level 2 Level 3
6:30–7 p.m. Preschool 1 Preschool 2 Preschool 3
7:10–7:50 p.m. Level 2 Level 3 Level 4
MARCH 28–APRIL 20
Registration begins at 7 a.m. March 9
5–5:30 p.m. Preschool 1 Preschool 2 Preschool 3
5:40–6:20 p.m. Level 1 Level 2 Level 3
6:30–7 p.m. Preschool 1 Preschool 2 Preschool 3
7:10–7:50 p.m. Level 4 Level 5 Level 6 edenprairie.org/Employment
Eden Prairie Parks and Recreation Winter 2022 19ICE SKATING
The Community Center Lessons
The Community Center offers skating lessons through
houses three indoor, the EPCC Skate School, which follows a curriculum
endorsed by USA Hockey, USA Figure Skating, US
regulation-size sheets of Speed Skating and Special Olympics.
ice, and hosts a variety n Lessons for ages 3 and up
of activities, including open n Specialty classes for figure skating
skating, developmental Open Skating
skating, skating lessons Time is set aside each week for public open skating;
free for Community Center members, non-member
and birthday parties, fees range $5-$6.50/session.
as well as hockey and Skate Rentals
Skates available for $3.50 per rental, or skate rental
figure skating programs. sessions may be purchased on the first day of each
session (Saturday and Wednesday sessions only).
edenprairie.org/IceSkating
20 Program details at edenprairie.org/RegisterEPCC SKATE SCHOOL WINTER PROGRAMS
Registration begins at 8 a.m. Dec. 11.
SATURDAY MORNING LESSONS
JAN. 8–MARCH 12
$126
8:30–9:30 a.m. Edge Class
9–9:30 a.m. Pre Free Skate Free Skate 1 Free Skate 2 Free Skate 3
9:30–10 a.m. Snowplow Sam 1 Basic 1
10–10:30 a.m. Snowplow Sam 1 Snowplow Sam 2 Snowplow Sam 3 Basic 1 Basic 2
10:45–11:15 a.m. Snowplow Sam 1 Snowplow Sam 2 Snowplow Sam 3 Basic 1 Basic 2
11:15–11:45 a.m. Basic 3 Basic 4 Basic 5 Basic 6
Adult/ Adult/ Adult/
Teen Beginner Teen Intermediate Teen Advanced
WEDNESDAY EVENING LESSONS
JAN. 5–MARCH 2
$126
5:45–6:15 p.m. Snowplow Sam 1 Snowplow Sam 2 Snowplow Sam 3 Basic 1
6:15–6:45 p.m. Snowplow Sam 1 Snowplow Sam 2 Snowplow Sam 3 Basic 1 Basic 2
6:45–7:15 p.m. Basic 3 Basic 4 Basic 5 Basic 6
21 Program details at edenprairie.org/Register Eden Prairie Parks and Recreation Winter 2022 21ADULT ATHLETICS
WINTER LEAGUES SUMMER SOFTBALL
REGISTRATION OPEN NOV. 4–DEC. 12 Registration begins in February
for returning teams.
Co-Rec Volleyball Mondays
edenprairie.org/Softball
Women’s Volleyball Tuesdays
Men’s Volleyball Thursdays
SAND VOLLEYBALL
Men’s Broomball Tuesdays
Racquetball Ongoing Registration begins in March
for returning teams.
Pickleball Registration information at
edenprairie.org/Pickleball edenprairie.org/Volleyball
OPEN PICK-UP GAMES
Free Agents Wanted!
Basketball Sundays edenprairie.org/Basketball
Fill out a free agent form at
Pickleball Varies edenprairie.org/Pickleball edenprairie.org/AdultAthletics
so we can try to find you a team.
Volleyball Saturdays edenprairie.org/Volleyball
Purchase a season pass online, or pay per visit on-site, new players welcome.
edenprairie.org/AdultAthletics
22 Program details at edenprairie.org/Register“Here For Beer” was established in
1979 as a group of friends coming
together to play softball. Some ladies
have been friends since high school,
some gals joined the team as free
agents or by pure chance. 42 years
later this group has gone through
We may not marriages, divorces, births, deaths,
graduations, moves, illness, business
win every openings, job changes and all the
game, but other events that accompany a rich, full
we always life. As people pass in and out of life’s
challenges the group has maintained
have fun… its strength by making sure to come
together once a week around sports.
We may not win every game, but
we always have fun. These past few
years have been challenging for everyone,
but the weekly team activities always lighten our mood. I’m so glad to have meet such
a wonderful group of ladies and have such a strong community that promotes active,
positive, engaging opportunities. Love you ladies!!!
– Anita Lowy
Eden Prairie Parks and Recreation Winter 2022 23SENIOR CENTER
The Eden Prairie Senior Stay Connected
Center is an active, Senior Center NEWS is produced quarterly.
vibrant and welcoming n News and updates n Quarterly calendar by month
n Ongoing weekly and monthly activities n City services
place filled with enriching n Special events, classes and activities n Community resources
opportunities. From lifelong n Day trips and extended excursions n Room rental information
learning classes to fitness to
RECEIVE BY MAIL
clubs and activities, there’s 952-279-8050
something for everyone. VIEW ONLINE
edenprairie.org/SeniorCenter
HOURS GET EMAIL AND TEXT UPDATES
edenprairie.org/Subscribe
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8:30 a.m.–4 p.m.
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24 Program details at edenprairie.org/RegisterSENIOR CENTER WINTER PROGRAMS
Holiday Lunch FITNESS CLASSES
SilverSneakers Classic
Join us for this annual holiday celebration! Zumba Gold
Wednesday, Dec. 3
11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.
Senior Center
8950 Eden Prairie Road
$12
COMMUNITY WOODSHOP
Open during Senior Center hours.
Safety class required.
ONGOING DROP-IN PROGRAMS
Book Clubs
Cards and Games
Coffee and Lunch Groups
Crafting, Card-Making and Quilting
Discussion Groups
Walking Club
TRAVEL AND TRIPS
Christmas with the Rat Pack
Glass Blowing Tour
Irish History Tour
Landmark Travel Tours Showcase
Treasure Island Casino Trip
Eden Prairie Parks and Recreation Winter 2022 25SENIOR CENTER WINTER PROGRAMS
GENERAL INTEREST HEALTH AND SAFETY
Basic Clay Hand-Building Defensive Driver Safety Course
Fused Glass – Garden Stakes Fraud – Don’t let it Happen to You
Fused Glass – Wind Chime
Get Drawing!
Marbled Tiles/Coasters
Pastel Drawing – Cardinal
Seniors Get Social – Technology Help
Silk Scarf Painting
Talk with the Lawyer
Technology Help
Theme Bingo
After moving to Eden Prairie from California in 2011, I knew that I had to do
something to get integrated into the community. Both my son and daughter live in
the area; however, they both had families and jobs, so I knew it was unrealistic to
depend upon them for any social life. A Google search turned up the Eden Prairie
A Google search
Senior Center, and little did I know this was about to change my life. turned up the Eden
I was delighted to see all the activities available but most of all Bridge! One of Prairie Senior
my retirement goals was to become a better Bridge player, and fortunately, the Center, and little
Center had weekly Bridge games and Bridge classes. Everyone was welcoming did I know this
and helpful in sharing everything that was going on in the senior community.
was about to
In addition, I discovered many things of interest among all the activities, learned
change my life...
how to play Pickleball, and met great new friends, many of whom I share life
experiences today.
Ultimately, wanting to give back, I joined the
Senior Council and served as President for
three years.
However, the most important interest was my now husband! Steve was a
Bridge player, and I noticed him at one of the meal functions, engaged him
in conversation, and the rest is history. We have been married almost eight
years and still play a great deal of Bridge. Thanks to the Senior Center, my
life has been forever changed!
– Rita and Steve Stensgaard
26 Program details at edenprairie.org/RegisterPARK FACILITY RENTALS
Park facility rentals are available to Eden Prairie residents
and businesses. City ordinance requires resident groups of
20 or more people in City parks have permits.
Room rentals also available at the Community Center and
Senior Center.
All reservation and permit requests must be
submitted online.
IMPORTANT DATES FOR 2022
Riley-Jacques Barn reservations open
Wednesday, Dec. 1 at 7 a.m.
Rentals for all other park facilities open
Monday, Jan. 3 at 7 a.m.
edenprairie.org/FacilityRentals
Eden Prairie Parks and Recreation Winter 2022 27City of Eden Prairie
Parks and Recreation Department
8080 Mitchell Road
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
edenprairie.org/ParksAndRec
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18300 Twilight Trail
16 Holasek Hill Park
6395 Pinnacle Drive
17 Homeward Hills Park
12000 Silverwood Drive
18 Miller Park This City of Eden Prairie Parks and Recreation Department program LEGEND
8208 Eden Prairie Road guide is produced three times a year. It can also be accessed at City Park Historic Site
19 Nesbitt Preserve Park
edenprairie.org/ParksBrochure. Regional Park Boat Ramp
8641 Center Way School
Call 952-949-8456 for accessibility information.
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13400 Staring Lake Parkway
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21 Outdoor Center Conservation Area 8950 Eden Prairie Road
13765 Staring Lake Parkway 18700 Flying Cloud Drive
30 Smith-Douglas-More House
22 Pioneer Park 26 Riley Lake Park 8107 Eden Prairie Road
8940 Sutton Drive 9180 Riley Lake Road
31 Staring Lake Park
23 Prairie View Park 27 Riley-Jacques Farmstead 14800 Pioneer Trail
17255 Peterborg Road 9100 Riley Lake Road
32 Willow Park
24 Purgatory Creek Park 28 Round Lake Park 7402 Butterscotch Road
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