WinterWINTER
RECREATION ACTIVITIES
OUTDOOR SKATING RINKS
The outdoor skating season in the City of Eagan will begin in mid December,
subject to weather conditions. Warming house hours will be as follows:
Sundays: Noon - 9:00 p.m.
Saturdays & School Vacation Days: 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Christmas & New Year's Eve Days: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Christmas Day: Closed
New Year's Day: Noon - 4:00 p.m.
School Days: 4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Warming houses will be open during the hours listed unless one of the following
conditions exist:
1. The wind chill factor is -25° or colder.
2. Three or more inches of snow have fallen and the rinks have not yet
been cleared.
3. Warm temperatures soften ice, making the rinks unskateable.
The Highview rink will be closed on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
evenings when school is in session.
Cars at all rink sites are to be parked in the parking lots provided or on the street.
Cars parked on maintenance roadways, boulevards or on park field areas next
to a warming house or rink are subject to being tagged. Your cooperation is
asked for the safety of skaters and in order to prevent costly turf repairs in
the spring.
SKATING RINK LOCATIONS:
CLASS A RINKS
Rahn Park: On Sandstone Drive next to Rahn School.
Well Site Park: On Pilot Knob Road just north of Cliff Road.
Goat Hill Park: On Lexington Avenue, just north of Wilderness Run Road.
CLASS B RINKS
Carnelian Park: On Carnelian Lane at Biackhawk,Road.
Woodhaven Park: On Gold Trail, southeast of Beau D'Rue Drive.
Pilot Knob Park: On Lone Oak Road, 1/2 mile east of Highway 13.
Ridgecliff Park: On Covington Lane, 1 block west of Johnny Cake.
CLASS C RINKS
Highview Park: On Skyline Drive, two blocks west of Pilot Knob Road.
Lexington Park: On McKee Street, two blocks east of Lexington Avenue.
RINKS WITHOUT ATTENDED WARMING HOUSES:
Cedar Pond Park On Diffley Road, three blocks east of Nicols Road.
Country Home Park On Beam Lane at Egan Avenue.
Burr Oaks Park: On Chapel Lane, two blocks east of Highway 149.
Evergreen Park: On Lodgepole Drive, west of Pilot Knob Road.
Rinks at pond sites will be cleared when the ice is safe.
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HOLIDAY PUPPET SHOW
When: Friday, December 27, 1985,
10:00 A.M.
Where: Community Room, 3795 Pilot
Knob Road
The Shiffelley Puppeteers present
"Slurpy The Snowman". The Eagan Parks
and Recreation Department invites boys
and girls, moms and dads to come to see
this delightful show. No fee is charged
and registration is not required.
TINY TOTS
RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES
Tiny Tots, a program for children ages 3,
4, and 5 is offered quarterly. Activites
such as games, singing, crafts, stories
and group play are conducted.
Fall, winter and spring sessions are
offered in the Rahn Park Building (R)
and in the Community Room (CR). Each
session is 10 weeks in length.
Registration Fee: $40.00, pre -registra-
tion is required.
Winter Sections: Begin the week of
January 6, 1986.
A) M&W
B) M&W
0) T&TH
D) T&TH
E) T&Th
10:00 AM - Noon (R)
1:00 - 3:00 PM (R)
10:00 AM - Noon (R)
1:00 - 3:00 PM (R)
10:00 AM - Noon (CR)
Registration Deadline: January 3, 1986.
CROSS COUNTRY SKI TRAILS
Groomed, cross country ski trails are maintained in the City of Eagan. The
beginner and the more experienced skier can equally be challenged by the
trails in scenic settings.
Blue Cross/Blue Shield: A beginners' trail will be set, groomed and maintained
on the Blue Cross/Blue Shield property this winter.: The trail will be located
north of the building on the aea that provides soccer activity during the summer
and fall.
Easy access parking will be available in the Blue Cross/Blue Shield north
parking lot.
The trail will take advantage of a gentle slope and flat surfaces. Beginning
skiers will enjoy this trail for practicing their kick and glide, and they will dare to
take a hill head-on.
Blackhawk Park provides a ski trail one mile in length over hilly terrain. The
trail entrance and limited parking are at the end of Palisade Way at Riverton
Avenue.
Patrick Eagan Park provides two miles of trails over variable terrain. The
parking lot is located to the west of Lexington Avenue, 1/2 mile north of Diffley
Road. The trail entrance is readily accessible from the parking area.
Lebanon Hills Regional Park: Well-groomed ski trails wind through wooded
area, up and down hills, and around scenic lakes and ponds.
For the novice, a beginner's trail,.8 miles long, is located just east of the Schultz
Lake parking lot. For the more advanced, over 10 miles of intermediate trails
await you.
Intermediate trail heads are located at both Schultz Lake and Holland Lake
entrances off Cliff Road in the eastern portion of Lebanon Hills Regional Park.
Access to the western ski trails is located at the Diamond "T' Ranch off Pilot
Knob Road.
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DANCE FOR CHILDREN
Dance lessons for children ages 3 thr<
10 are offered. The spring sessior
begin on March 5, 1986.
Classes are 1/2 hour in length and ru
10 weeks. Jazz, tap and novelty di
steps are learned. Morning and
school sessions are offered.
All classes meet on Wednesdays it
Community Room of the Fire Admini
tion Building.
Registration Fee: $20.00
Sections:
A) 10:00-10:30AM 3, 4 & 5 year
B) 10:30-11:00 AM 3, 4 & 5 year
C) 4:30- 5:00 PM 5, 6 & 7 year
D) 5:00- 5:30 PM 8, 9 & 10 year
Registration Deadline:
February 26, 1986
SLIDING HILLS
Hills in several neighborhood
community parks have been desigr
as official sliding areas. The hill 1
used will be posted for your conveni,
On street parking will be the usual
tice at neighborhood parks.
Trapp Farm Park: North of Wilder
Run Road, west of Lynx Court.
sliding hill runs from west to east.
Blackhawk Park: Palisade Way at I
ton Avenue. The sliding hill is towal
right from the park entrance. Slide
south to north.
Woodhaven Park: On Gold Trail, s
east of Beau D'Rue Drive. Slide
west to east.
Cedar Pond Park: On Diffley Flo
Diamond Drive Park on Garnet
Slide from west to east.
Peridot Path: On Turquoise Tr
Serpentine Drive. Slide from WE
east.
Rahn Park: Off Rahn Road, sot
Rahn School. Slide from south to
Country Home Park: On Egan A\
at Beam Lane. Slide east to west
Burr Oaks Park: On Chapel La
Highway 149. Slide west to east.
ADULT SKI LESSONS
The Parks & Recreation Department
offers beginner cross country ski lessons
for adults. The lessons may be taken using
your own equipment or with rental skis
and boots.
Dates: January 4, 11 & 18, 1986
Times:
A) 9:30 - 10:45 a.m.
B) 11:00 - 12:15 a.m. (For those who
have never skied).
C) 12:30 - 1:45 p.m.
The first class sessions will meet indoors
at the individually scheduled class time
in the Community Room of the Fire
Administration Building, 3795 Pilot Knob
Road. The indoor sessions will cover care
and use of equipment, suggested attire,
safety aspects and the skills to be used
during the two outdoor lessons.
Rental skis and boots will be reserved for
class members at Diamond "T" Ranch,
located on the west side of Pilot Knob
Road approximately 1/2 mile south of
Cliff Road.
The two outdoor sessions will be held in
Lebanon Hills Regional Park at the
Schultz Lake ski trail, south off Cliff Road
11/2 miles east of Pilot Knob Road.
Class Fee:
$10.00 with own equipment
$19.00 with rental equipment; indicate
height and shoe size.
Registration Deadline:
December 31, 9185.
TO RESERVE A RINK
All hockey team practices are schedu led
by the Parks & Recreation Department
through the hockey association's facili-
ties representative.
Broomball games are scheduled by the
Parks & Recreation Department and
require a permit. AH broomball activity
occurs at Highview and Woodhaven
Parks.
Special event skating parties for 4H
Clubs, scout troops, church groups, etc.,
require a permit in orderto avoid conflict
with previously scheduled events.
To receive a permit, please call the Parks
& Recreation Department at 454-8100,
at least one week prior to the planned
event.
A WINTER WEEKEND VACATION IN EAGAN
During the weekend of February 7-9, 1986, the Eagan Parks and Recreation
Department will sponsor the following winter weekend vacation in Eagan events.
Winter is a wonderful time to take advantage of the out-of-doors. Adults and
children alike are invited to participate.
PLEASURE SPEED/DISTANCE SKATE
Friday, February 7, 1986
7:00 P.M., Goat Hill Skating Rink
Whether your blades are long, hockey or figure. Whether you are 6 years old or
92. Whetheryou skate leisurely or pell-mell; join the crowd gathered around the
pleasure skate oval at Goat Hill Park off Lexington Avenue, just north of Wilder-
ness Run Road, on Friday evening, February 7.
A challenge to all: To seta goal and skate it. Feel the wind to your back, hear the
swish of your blades on the ice and breathe in the crisp fresh air. Then, join
Parks and Recreation in a cup of hot cider.
FISHING BRAGGING RITES
Saturday, February 8, 1986
1:30 - 4:30 P.M., Carlson Lake
Rumor has it that "Jaws" has taken up residence in Carlson Lake. Perhaps
Humphrey the Humpback Whale has taken another wrong turn. Another rumor
has it that there may be fish in Carlson Lake.
Bundle up the family, grabthe fishing poles and ice auger and join in on the fun. It
all starts happening at the public access to the lake off Carlson Lake Lane at
Malmo Circle.
Parks and Recreation will serve hot cider and hear all fish stories in their
glorious detail.
M OONLIGHT SKIING
Saturday, February 8, 1986
7:00 P.M., Blue Cross/Blue Shield Cross Country Ski Tail
The Cross Country Ski Trail at Blue Cross/Blue Shield will be outfitted for
moonlight skiing on the evening of February 8. Candle illuminaria will mark the
trail for your enjoyment.
Hot cider will be served from 7 - 9 p.m. Join us in this adventure.
SLIDING PARTY AND WINTER PICNIC
Sunday, February 9, 1986
Noon - 4:00 P.M., Trapp Farm Park
Parks and Recreation will host a family sliding party and winter picnic near the
shores of Schwanz Lake in Trapp Farm Park on Sunday, February 9.
A roaring bonfire will provide warmth between slides down the hill and the
wherewithal to cook your hotdogs. Hot cider will be served by Parks and
Recreation.
Inner tubes will be on site for an alternate ride from your own miniboggans and
flying saucers. Join us for an afternoon of family fun at Trapp Farm Park.
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TRIPS AND TOURS
The outings listed on these two pages are co-sponsored by the Apple Valley,
Eagan, and Rosemount Parks and Recreation Departments. Registration may be
made with any of the Recreation Departments.
* NOTE: NO REFUNDS will be issued after the registration deadline of an outing.
Please specify pick up point when you register
SLIDING AT ORCHARDS GARDENS
Thursday, January 2, 1986
Don't miss out on the thrill of the wintertime when weventureto Orchard Gar-
dens for two hours of fun packed innertubing. This trip is for children 6 years
of age and older. Innertubes are provided. Beverages and foods are sold at
the hill.
Who: 6 years of age and older
Cost: $6.00
Bus Departs: Cedarvale Shopping Mall - 11:00 A.M.
Rosemount Middle School - 11:15 A.M.
Hayes Community Center - 11:30 A.M.
Bus Returns: Hayes Community Center - 3:00 P.M.
Rosemount Middle School - 3:15 P.M.
Cedarvale Shopping Mall - 3:30 P.M.
Registration Deadline: Friday, December 27, 1985
DOWNHILL SKIING
AT AFTON ALPS
Friday, January 17, 1986
Join us for a great clay of skiing when
we go to Afton Alps, located 15 miles
east of St. Paul. With 18 chairlifts and
34 runs of varying degrees of difficulty,
everyone can have hours of fun! Les-
sons at all levels and rental equipment
packages are available. Participants
must provide their own lunch.
Who: All 6, 7 & 8 graders
Bus Departs:
Cedarvale Shopping Mall- 8:15 A.M.
Hayes Community Center- 8:30 A.M.
Rosemount Mall - 8:45 A.M.
Bus Returns:
Approximately 4'.30 P.M.
Cost
Lift Ticket Only - $15.00
Lift Ticket & Lesson - $16.00
Lift Ticket & Rental - $20.00
Lift Ticket, Rental Equipment
& Lesson - $21.00
Deadline:
Friday, January 10, 1986
0 LD LOG THEATRE
"ALONE TOGETHER" - LUNCH
Friday, January 17, 1896
Join us for a delicious baked pork lunch and the delightful comedy
"Alone Together" at the Old Log Dinner Theatre. The play will have
you laughing from start to finish as a middle-aged couple are finally
alone for the first time in 35 years after sending the last of three
sons off to college. The time is short, however, because all three
sons who have left the nest come home to roost. You won't want to
miss all the fun!
Date: Friday, January 17, 1985.
Cost: Adult — $19.50, Seniors — $18.50 (Includes lunch, show, tax,
gratuity and transportation).
Bus Departs: Ken Rose Shopping Center- 10:45 A.M.
Hayes Community Center- 11:00 A.M.
Cedarvale Shopping Mall - 11:45 A.M.
Bus Returns: Cedarvale Shopping Mall - 4:30 P.M.
Hayes Community Center- 4:45 P.M.
Ken Rose Shopping Center- 5:00 P.M.
Deadline: January 10, 1986
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DULUTH'S SPIRIT MOUNTAIN - SKIING
Friday, January 24, 1986
Secondary schools are closed Friday, January 24, 1986, so let's go
skiing. There's nothing quite like Spirit Mountain's exciting slopes
to provide a fun -filled action -packed day of skiing. This outing would
make an excellent Christmas gift for even the hardest to please
teenager.
Date: Friday, January 24, 1986
Cost: Grades 6-12 - $25.00 (Includes lift ticket, deluxe motor
coach transportation, breakfast snack and free ski rental.)
Adult -$26.00 (Includes lift ticket, deluxe motor coach trans-
portation and breakfast snack.)
Adult -$35.00 (Includes lift ticket, deluxe motor coach trans-
portation, breakfast snack and ski rental.)
Bus Departs: Ken Rose Shopping Center- 6:30 A.M.
Hayes Community Center- 6:45 A.M.
Cedarvale Shopping Mall - 7:00 A.M.
Bus Returns: Cedarvale Shopping Mall - 9:30 P.M.
Hayes Community Center- 9:45 P.M.
Ken Rose Shopping Center- 10:00 P.M.
Registration Deadline: Monday, January 20, 1986
*Note: Lunch and supper are on your own. Chalet facilities and con-
cessions are available and a brief stop will be made on the trip home
for supper.
WOODY HERMAN &
HIS BIG BAND
Ordway Music Theatre
and Dinner
Tuesday, February 25, 1986
This evening of grandeur begins with din-
ner in the warm atmosphere of Pacific
Gardens. The menu is a limited selection
of Oriental and American cuisine. After
dinner we will listen to the King of the Big
Band era and his classic hits - "Wood -
choppers Ball", "Blues in the Night" and
more! Reserved tickets are at orchestra
level. Don't miss this grand event at the
magnificent Ordway Theatre.
Cost:
$32.00 - includes deluxe motor coach,
tickets, and dinner.
Bus Departs:
'Cedarvale Shopping Mall - 5:00 P.M.
Hayes Community Center - 5:15 P.M.
Rosemount Mall - 5:30 P.M.
Bus Returns:
Approximately 10:45 P.M.
Deadline: Monday, February 3, 1986
EXPERIENCE
MINNEAPOLIS &
GOOD COMPANY
Wednesday, March 5, 1986
We are going to be on T.V.... join us! This
outing will begin at the K.S.T. P. studios in
Minneapolis/St. Paul to see the filming of
"Good Company". After filming we will
move over to the Walker Art Center for
Lunch in their Gallery 8 restaurant. The
Gallery 8 is located on the eighth floor of
the Walker Art Center and features a
cafeteria style menu which will offer a
variety of items for your enjoyment.
Following lunch will be a guided tour of
the Walker Art Centerwith time to browse
afterwards. Cost of lunch is not included
and is on your own.
Cost:
$6.00/person (includes transportation via
school bus and tours.)
Bus Leaves:
Ken Rose Shopping Center- 9:30 A.M.
Hayes Community Center - 9:45 A.M.
Cedarvale Shopping Mall - 10:00 A.M.
Bus Returns:
Cedarvale Shopping Mall - 4:15 P.M.
Hayes Community Center - 4:30 P.M.
Ken Rose Shopping Center- 4:45 P.M.
Deadline: February 21, 1986.
ROLLERSKATING & PIZZA PARTY
Monday, March 24, 1986
Come join us for an exciting afternoon of rollerskating at Skateville
of Burnsville, followed by a pizza party at Chuck E. Cheese. All ages
welcome; children under8 years must be accompanied by an adult.
Participants should be capable of skating on their own. Registra-
tion fees include: skate rental, individual mini pizzas, soft drink, and
$1.00 in game tokens at Chuck E. Cheese. Participants should
bring extra money if they want refreshments at Skateville or
additional game tokens at Chuck E. Cheese.
Who: Anyone who rollerskates
Where: Skateville & Chuck E. Cheese
Bus Departs: Rosemount Middle School - 12:15
Hayes Community Center - 12:30
Cedarvale Shopping Mall - 12:45
Bus Returns: Cedarvale Shopping Mali - 4:45
Hayes Community Center - 5:00
Rosemount Middle School - 5:15
Cost: $8.50/person
Deadline: March 20, 1986.
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EAGAN SENIOR CITIZENS
Eagan seniors meet twice each month
in the Community Room of the Fire
Administration Building, 3795 Pilot Knob
Road. Meetings are held from 1:00 - 4:00
PM on the second Wednesday and fourth
Tuesday.
Trips are planned three or four times a
year. Recent trips have been to the Old
Log Theatre, on the Josiah Snelling and
to the Old Country Buffet.
Potluck lunches are regularly held. Other
activites have included bingo, 500,
Eucre, and entertainment such as
accordian music and story telling. The
fun is in getting together.
If you are an Eagan Senior and wish to
be placed on the mailing list to receive
the monthly program announcements,
please call Parks and Recreation at
454-8100.
REGISTRATION
INFORMATION
December 16, 1985, is the opening date
for registration for all winter programs
sponsored by the Parks and Recreation
Department. Registrations are accep-
ted in person or by mail at the Eagan
Municipal Center, 3830 Pilot Knob Road.
Office hours are 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p. m. for
in-person registration.
Programs for which registration is re-
quired:
Cross country ski lessons for adults.
Dance lessons for children.
Dog Obedience.
Tiny Tots recreational activities.
Trips and tours.
ALL REGISTRATIONS ARE TO BE MADE IN PERSON
OR BY MAIL
Eagan Parks & Recreation Department
Name
Address
Phone Business #
Name of Acitivity
Other Activity Information (day, time, section,
# of tickets, etc.)
Make check payable to: City of Eagan
Enclosed is $ to cover registration.
DOG OBEDIENCE
Dog obedience training is offered quar-
terly. Classes meet on Thursday evenings.
The wintersession begins onJanuary9,
1986.
Dogs should be nine months old or older
to train effectively. A certificate of rabies
vaccination must be brought to the first
class session.
The handler may be an adult or youth,
eleven years or older, however, the same
individual is to work the dog each week.
Equipment required is a choke chain and
a six foot leather leash.
Dogs registered forthe novice class must
have taken beginner lessons previously.
Registration Fee: $15.00 pre -registra-
tion required.
Class Times: Beginner6:00-7:00 p.m.
Novice 7:15 - 8:15 p.m.
Where: Community Room, FireAdminis-
tration Building.
Registration Deadline: January 3, 1986.
REFUND POLICY
Registration fees for programs can-
celled by Parks and Recreation will be
fully refunded. A $2.00 service fee will
be charged for registration can-
cellations made prior to the start of an
activity or its registration deadline. No
refunds can be made after registration
deadlines or the start of an acitivity.
ALL REGISTRATIONS ARE TO BE MADE IN PERSON
OR BY MAIL
Eagan Parks & Recreation Department
Name
Address
Phone Business #
Name of Activity
Other Activity Information (day, time, section,
# of tickets, etc.)
Make check payable to: City of Eagan
Enclosed is $ to cover registration.
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