SummerPARKS & RECREATION
SUMMER PROGRAMS
SUMMER IN THE PARK
Summer in the Park is an afternoon play-
ground program for children who have
completed kindergarten through age 12.
Activities include games, crafts, special
events and field trips.
Dates: June 16 - July 31
(Monday - Thursday)
Time: 1:00 - 4:00 PM
Cost: The program is free, however,
there is a charge for field trips
which will be on Thursdays.
To Register:
Registration is at the park dur-
ing the first week of the pro-
gram.Additional information and
field trip registration forms will
be distributed to the children as
they register.
Locations:
Rahn Park - Sandstone Drive, West
of Rahn School
Carnelian Park - Carnelian Lane at
Blackhawk Road
Woodhaven Park - Gold Trail,
southeast of Beau D'Rue Dr.
Ridgecliff Park - Covington Lane,
west of Johnny Cake Ridge Road
Oak Chase Park - Oak Chase Road
at Wilderness Run Road
Evergreen Park - Walfrid Street
to Lodgepole Dr.
Blackhawk Park - Riverton Ave.
Walnut Hill Park - Wilderness Run
Road at Lexington Ave.
The City of Eagan is committed to
the policy that all persons shall
have equal access to its programs,
facilities and employment without
regard to race, creed, color, sex,
national origin or handicap.
TINY TOTS
RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES
Tiny Tots is a program for children ages
3, 4, and 5. Activities such as games,
singing, crafts, stories, group play and
one field trip will be conducted.
Dates: June 16 - July 31
Time: 10:00 AM - Noon
Cost: $25.00 and an additional fee for
a field trip.
Locations:
Pilot Knob School - Lone Oak Rd.
Sec. I: Mondays & Wednesdays
Sec. II: Tuesdays & Thursdays
Rahn Park - Sandstone Drive
Sec. III: Mondays & Wednesdays
Sec. IV: Tuesdays & Thursdays
Northview School - Diffley Road
Sec. V: Mondays & Wednesdays
Sec. VI: Tuesdays & Thursdays
Group size is limited to the first 20
registered.
WAGONFUL O'FUN
The Eagan Parks and Recreation De-
partment has a mobile trailer that visits
neighborhood parks bringing rec-
reational staff, crafts, games and special
events to the neighborhood. The pro-
gram is for children who have completed
Kindergarten through age 12.
Dates: June 16 - July 31
Time: 10:00 AM - Noon
Locations:
Monday: Lexington Park
Tuesday: Pilot Knob School
Playground
Wednesday: Lexington Park
Thursday: Beacon Hill Trail
Time: 1:00 - 3:00 PM
Locations:
Monday: Lakeside Park
Tuesday: Burr Oaks
Wednesday: Lakeside Park
Thursday: Fish Lake Park
Cost: The program is free except for
a fee for one field trip which
will be offered.
To Register:
Come to one of the locations
listed above on the day and
time given for the park.
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PREVIEW TO '87
TRAPP FARM PARK
SUNDAY
AUGUST 31, 1986
NOON - 4:00 PM
Imagine a community picnic park
with pavilion large enough to host
200 people. Visualize this pavilion
constructed from wood and mason-
ry, nestled under ageless oak trees,
near the shore of Schwanz Lake.
Consider other park amenities you
will find such as an amphitheater,
an open field for games, hiking trails,
future small picnic areas, and warm-
ing house/restroom building for year
round use.
On Sunday, August 31, the com-
munity is invited to come to Trapp
Farm Park, 841 Wilderness Run
Road to experience the park and
take part in a large neighborhood
picnic.
Hot dogs and bratwurst will be sold
at a nominal fee, soft drinks will be
provided.
Leisure activities such as sand
volleyball, new games, frisbee antics,
perhaps a tug -o -war and tours of
the park will be planned.
A theatrical performance will be
slated in the amphitheater.
The community has long waited for
this facility. Join us in a "Preview of
'87 *Trapp Farm Park".
PRESCHOOL MOVEMENT
A program of creative movement, dance
and rhythm for three and four year olds.
Also incorporated into the program will
be beginning ball skills; a new aspect to
this program. This activity will teach
coordination, pride and self-esteem to
the children.
Dates: June 16 - July 31, 1986.
(Mondays & Wednesdays)
Location: Fire Admin. Bldg.
3795 Pilot Knob Road
Time: Sec I: 10:15 - 11:00 AM
Sec II: 1 1:00 - 1 1:45 AM
Cost: $5.00 (preregistration is
required.)
EAGANETTES
Eaganettes - "Fun with Dance" is a pro-
gram of dance, aerobics, dance ter-
minology and choreographed routines
for boys and girls ages 5 - 12. Marching
in the 4th of July Parade and a recital on
July 31 are some highlights of the pro-
gram.
Dates: June 16 - July 31, 1986.
Locations:
Cedar School
Mondays & Wednesdays
Sec I: 1:00-2:00 PM
for ages 5-7
Sec II: 2:00-3:30 PM
for ages 8-12
Pilot Knob School
Tuesdays & Thursdays
Sec III: 1:00-2:00 PM
for ages 5-7
Sec IV: 2:00-3:30 PM
for ages 8-12
Cost: $5.00
To Register:
Registration is the
first two weeks of
class at the lesson
site, but will be clos-
ed the remainder of
the session.
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EVENING IN THE PARK
Cedar Pond Park isthe home of Evening
in the Park, weekly free entertainment
in the summer. Performers such as pup-
peteers, story tellers, and live music are
scheduled.
All performances are on Wednesday
evenings at 7:00 PM. Bring a blanket or
lawn chair and the entire family can
enjoy:
June 25: CINNAMON STICKS & CO.
"Space Travelers, Ixpiot and
Thensor" audience par-
ticipation, silty fun for all.
July 2: "A SONG OF JOY" Sister
Cabrini presents puppets,
magic, ventriloquism; an
evening of comedy.
July 9: TEDDY BEAR BAND.
Richard Erickson performs
music familiar to the entire
family; emphasis on child-
ren's songs.
July 16: BANJOIST-LEROY LAR -
SON. You will be amazed
by the breadth of this artists'
talent.
July 23: THE GOLDEN TOUCH
CLIMB THEATRE presents
the King Midas story, told
through audience par-
ticipation. Especially for
youngsters.
July 30: APPLE VALLEY PUP-
PETEERS. Our old friends
return.
In the event of inclement weather, per-
formances may be moved indoors at the
Fire Administration Building, 3795 Pilot
Knob Road. No event will be cancelled.
WALK MINNESOTA
The Walk Minnesota Project will spon-
sor its second statewide walk program
this year. The Minnesota State Walk will
be in Minneapolis on August 2nd.
Minnesota State Walk
Walk Minnesota is a statewide program
aimed at promoting walking as an inex-
pensive, healthy, outdoor recreation
experience that can be done by people
of all ages as a lifelong activity. It is
sponsored by Minnesota Recreation
and Park Association, the Minneapolis
Parks and Recreation Board, and your
local parks and recreation agency. The
Minnesota State Walk, August 2nd, is
the second annual Minnesota State
event exclusively dedicated to the pro-
motion of walking.
The Minnesota State Walk will begin
at Minnehaha Park, home of the
famous Minnehaha Falls in Min-
neapolis, 48th and Minnehaha Park-
way. Minnehaha Park remains today
much like it was around the turn of the
century when honeymooners and pic-
nickers came to see the falls, long -ago
immortalized by Henry Wadsworth
Longfellow's poem.
The route will then follow Minnehaha
Creek to Lake Nakomis and on towards
Lake Harriet for those really die-hard
walkers. Participants can choose a dis-
tance of 5km, 10km, or 20km. The event
is sanctioned by IW and AVA. For further
information, call the MRPA at 612/420-
6915 or 1-800-862-3659 (toll free).
FIELD RESERVATIONS
CITY SOFTBALL/BASEBALL
FIELDS
Permits issued by the Parks and Rec-
reation Department are required for all
games played on City fields between
May 1 and September 1. Use of fields
for practice remains on a first come/first
served basis. Teams carrying a permit
for a game have priority over a practice.
!n addition, requests for use of fields for
eague play are to be directed to the
Department of Parks and Recreation.
FRIDAY FUN DAY
Friday Fun is a recreation program for youth ages 10-14. A series of five field
trips are planned for the summer beginning on June 20. Registration will begin
on May 19 at the Eagan Municipal Center. Parent or guardian permission slips
are required. All trips are supervised by our summer staff.
1. VALLEYFAIR
Join us for "The Biggest Day Around"
at Valleyfair. Ridethe"Flume", thrilling
roller coaster, the corkscrew, bumper
cars or any of the rides. See the two
dolphins perform their amazing tricks
and the ever popular !max Theatre as
well as the other special attractions.
Date: June 20 Time: 10:00 AM -
4:00 PM
Cost: $10.50 includes all rides,
show, admission and transportation
(excluding the water slide; tickets are
six slides for $3.00). Carnival games
and food are extra also.
Registration Deadline: Monday,
June 16, 1986.
2. DIAMOND T -RANCH
Join us for an afternoon at the Ranch.
Trip includes an hour guided tour on
horseback, and plenty of fun. Par-
ticipants are asked to bring a bag
lunch.
Date: June 27 Time: 1:00 PM -
2:45 PM
Cost: $9.00 - includes tour and
transportation.
Registration Deadline: Monday,
June 23, 1986.
3. SLEEPOUT AT CAMP
SACAJAWEA ON
PILOT KNOB ROAD
Enjoy the great outdoors during this
special trip. Sleep under the stars or in
a tent, the choice is yours. Trip includes
Friday night supper, Saturday morn-
ing breakfast, games, hikes, volleyball,
campfire activities and others. Parents
are asked to provide transportation to
and from Camp Sacajawea; we will
provide the chaperones. Join the fun!
Date: July 11th and 12th.
Time: 5:00 - 5:30 PM Friday - 10:00
AM Saturday.
Cost: $5.00
Registration Deadline: Monday,
July 7, 1986.
* Tents are needed for this activity.
Please check on the permission slip
whether you have a tent to loan.
4. CLEARY LAKE PARK
Enjoy an afternoon at the Lake! Bring a
bag lunch and we'll have a picnic and
enjoy the sunshine. Volleyball facilities
are available too.
Date: July 18 Time: Noon - 3:00 PM
Cost: $2.00 - includes transportation
and admission to park.
Registration Deadline: Monday,
July 14, 1986.
5. BEAVER MOUNTAIN
WATER SLIDE
The only way to cool off on a hot sum-
mer day is by splashing through Beaver
Mountain's Water Slides! Two hours of
unlimited sliding on three giant water
slides will provide participants with an
afternoon of water fun.
Kids should bring their swimsuit and
a towel.
Date: July 25 Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00
PM
Cost: $7.00
Registration Deadline: Monday,
July 21, 1986.
Bus Pick-up Points
Pilot Knob School, Fire Administration Building, Oak Chase Park, Evergreen
Park, Carnelian Park and Rahn Park are designated pick-up points for Friday
Fun Day trips. Specific pick-up times will be determined after registration and
the participants will be notified.
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TRIPS AND TOURS
The outings listed below are co-sponsored by the Apple Valley, Eagan, Lakeville
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.
LAKE MINNETONKA ALA' LORD FLETCHERS
Thursday, June 26, 1986
This outing will begin with lunch overlooking Lake Minnetonka at Lord Fletchers
on the lake. It will feature: sauteedbreast of chicken, cream sauce, house salad,
vegetable, potato, fresh bread and coffee. Following lunch we will board the
Lady of the Lake Excursion Boat fora 11/2 hour cruise of Lake Minnetonka to see
its distinguished homes and colorful scenery.
The registration fee includes lunch at Lord Fletchers, boat tour and transporta-
tion via deluxe motor coach.
Cost: $22.00/person
Bus leaves:
Lakeville Senior Center (207th St. & Holt) - 9:15 AM
Rosemount Mali - 9:30 AM
Apple Valley City Hall (142nd & Cedar by MTC stop) - 9:45 AM
Cedarvale Shopping Center - 10:00 AM
Bus returns:
Approximately 3:45 PM
Deadline: June 13, 1986
VILLAGE OF THE SMOKY HILLS
Tuesday, July 22, 1986
Osage, Minnesota
The Village of the Smoky Hills is built like settler villages of old around a central
commons, nestled among towering trees. Enjoy a step back in time -enter the
creative world of woodworking, candle dipping, quilting, pottery and other
crafts.
Our one day tour includes deluxe motor coach transportation, a stop for coffee
and rolls near St. Cloud, admission to the Village, and an ethnic luncheon at one
of the Village restaurants. You will then have time to browse through the
Village.
Bus Departure:
Lakeville Senior Center - 7:00 AM
Rosemount Mali - 7:15 AM
Apple Valley City Hall 7:30 AM
Cedarvale Shopping Center - 7:45 AM
Bus Returns:
At approximately 8:00 PM at the first stop.
Cost: $30.50 per person
Registration Deadline: July 11
CANTERBURY DOWNS
Friday, August 8, 1986
Join the excitement of thoroughbred horse racing in Minnesota as Canterbury
Downs continues in its second year of operation. Don't miss this opportunity to
share the day with residents from the communities of Apple Valley, Rosemount
and Eagan. Fee includes transportation via school bus, admission and club-
house seats.
Date: Friday, August 8, 1986
Fee: $1 1.00 - Dinner is on your
Pick up times:
Rosemount Mall - 1:45 PM
Apple Valley City Hall - 2:00 PM
Cedarvale Shopping Center 2:15 PM
Approx. Return Time to Eagan: 9:45 PM
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GOLF LESSONS FOR ADULTS
The Parks and Recreation Department
offers golf lessons for adult beginners.
Group size is limited to allow for indivi-
dual instruction. The lessons consist of
six (6) one-hour sessions. Each sche-
duled class meets twice a week for 3
weeks.
Class members are to furnish their own
clubs.
Classes will meet at Galaxie Driving
Range on County Road 42, 1/2 mile east
of Pilot Knob Road in Apple Valley. In
addition to the registration fee, cost will
be incurred at the driving range for prac-
tice balls.
Lessons postponed due to rain will be
rescheduled by the instructor.
Session 1 - Tuesdays & Thursdays
June 17 - July 3
Section 1 - 5:00-6:00 PM
Section 2 - 6:00-7:00 PM
Section 3 - 7:00-8:00 PM
Session II - Tuesdays & Thursdays
July 15- July 31
Section 1 - 5:00-6:00 PM
Section 2 - 6:00-7:00 PM
Section 3 - 7:00-8:00 PM
Cost: $10.00
Registration begins May 19, 1986.
T -BALL
Recreational T -Ball is a softball/
baseball program for children ages 6
and 7. It is a low -organized game and the
emphasis is on FUN. Children learn the
basics of the game such as batting, throw-
ing and fielding. The purpose of the pro-
gram is to provide children an opportunity
to have fun, develop physically and
socially, and learn the most basic fun-
damentals of the sports of baseball and
softball.
Dates: June 16 - July 31, 1986
Locations:
Pilot Knob School
Mondays & Wednesdays
Sec. I: 10:00-11:00 AM
Sec. II: 11:00 -Noon
Rahn Park- Ballfield #3
Tuesdays & Thursdays
Sec. III: 10:00-11:00 AM
Sec. IV: 11:00-N oon
Cost: $8.00 - includes instructional
fees and Eagan Parks &
Recreation cap.
MIXED DOUBLES
TENNIS LEAGUE
A mixed doubles tennis league for adults
will be offered this spring. The league is
open to beginners through advanced
players.
A handicapping system will be used to
equalize the opportunity to win.
Following registration and an organiza-
tional meeting, a weekly schedule will
be drawn up and mailed to you. The
league will begin in early June and run
into August.
Cost: $15.00 per couple.
Register by: May 30, 1986.
TENNIS LESSONS
The Department of Parks and Recreation offers tennis lessons for youths ages 5
and older and for adults. Classes have been scheduled for beginners, advanced
beginners and intermediates. This orderly progression of instruction provides a
challenge to those who have never played tennis as well as for those who"playat
the game".
Drills and the lesson format this summer will be conducted in cooperation with
Bill Henderson, Director of Tennis at Eagandale.
The summer's lessons are divided into two three-week sessions. Session I begins
the week of June 16; Session II begins the week of July 14.
Each class meets for six (6) one-hour lessons, scheduled twice a week for 3
weeks. Classes cancelled due to rain are rescheduled for makeup by the instruc-
tor. Class size is limited to allow for individual instruction. Class members are to
provide their own rackets; practice balls are furnished.
Class Fee: $14.00 pre -registration is required.
PILOT KNOB -M & W
Session
9-10 AM
10-11 AM
11 AM -Noon
6:30-7:30 PM
7:30-8:30 PM
Session II
9-10 AM
10-11 AM
11 AM -Noon
6:30-7:30 PM
7:30-8:30 PM
Age 5-9 Beginners
Youth Beginner
Youth Adv. Beginner
Adult Beginner
Adult Adv. Beginner
Age 5-9 Beginners
Youth Beginner
Youth Adv. Beginner
Adult Adv. Beginner
Adult lntermediate
WOODHAVEN - M & W
Session I
10-11 AM
11 AM -Noon
6:30-7:30 PM
7:30-8:30 PM
Session II
10-11 AM
11 AM -Noon
6:30-7:30 PM
7:30-8:30 PM
Youth Beginner
Youth Adv. Beginner
Adult Beginner
Adult Beginner
Youth Beginner
Youth Intermediate
Adult Adv. Beginner
Adult Intermediate
RAHN - T & Th
Session
10-11 AM Youth Beginner
11 AM -Noon Youth Adv. Beginner
6:30-7:30 PM Adult Beginner
7:30-8:30 PM Adult intermediate
Session 11
10-11 AM Youth Adv. Beginner
11 AM -Noon Youth Intermediate
6:30-7:30 PM Adult Beginner
7:30-8:30 PM Adult Adv. Beginner
OAK CHASE - T & Th
Session
9-10 AM
10-11 AM
11 AM -Noon
6:30-7:30 PM
7:30-8:30 PM
Session II
9-10AM
10-11 AM
11 AM -Noon
6:30-7:30 PM
7:30-8:30 PM
Age 5-9 Beginners
Youth Beginner
Youth Adv. Beginner
Adult Beginner
Adult Adv. Beginner
Age 5-9 Beginners
Youth Beginner
Youth Adv. Beginner
Adult Beginner
Adult Intermediate
TENNIS CLINIC
The City of Eagan Parks and Recreation Department and Bill Henderson, Direc-
tor of Tennis at Eagandale, announce a free tennis clinic to be held on Saturday,
May 31, at the Rahn Tennis Courts.
Mr. Henderson brings to us eight years of teaching experience throughout the
country. H is interest is player development and he has been active with National
Junior Tennis Leagues.
This introduction to summertennis in Eagan is open to all interested children and
adults. No pre -registration is required.
10:00-11:00 AM
11:00 AM -Noon
4:00-5:00 PM
5:00-6:00 PM
Youth, ages 5-8
Youth, ages 9 and up
Adults who play "a little" or not at all
Adults with playing experience
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PICNIC KITS
The City of Eagan Parks & Recreation Department will again offer"picnic kits" as a ser-
vice to the community. To arrange for any of the following "picnic kits" call Parks & Rec-
reation at 454-8100 at least one week prior to the event.
1. In any neighborhood park for large group gatherings: picnic tables and trash
barrels will be delivered to the site. This service is free with a permit to use the
park.
2. At a private home: portable volleyball standards can be delivered and picked up by
the City. The volleyball net and ball are to be picked up at the Public Works Garage,
3501 Coachman Road, between the hours of 7:00 AM and 3:30 PM by the user. A
$3.00 fee will be charged.
3. For group gatherings, a more extensive "picnic kit" is available. It includes horse
shoes, bocce ball and badminton equipment in addition to a volleyball and net. A
fee of $5.00 is charged at the time the equipment is picked up at the Public
Works Garage.
4. Chuckwagon charcoal cooker: this trailer mounted covered cooker is ideal for
large group gatherings. Dozens of brats, hot dogs and hamburgers can be pre-
pared at one time. The chuckwagon requires a 178" ball hitch for towing. A fee of
$15.00 is charged.
5. Tent canopy: Reservations for use of the canopy require two weeks advance
notice. A rental fee of $50.00 is charged.
Full service on "Picnic Kits" is available from Memorial Day through Labor
Day weekends.
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.) (Child's Age)
Make check payable to: City of Eagan
Enclosed is $ to cover registration.
ADULT SOCCER LEAGUE
The Parks and Recreation Departments
of the cities of Apple Valley, Burnsville,
Eagan, Lakeville and Rosemount are
again sponsoring an adult soccer league.
The league is open to persons 20 years
and older, men and women alike. Play is
on Sunday evenings, beginning in mid
June.
To enter a team, managers are asked to
call the Lakeville Parks and Recreation
Department at 469-4431 by May 30,
1986. Individuals wishing to have their
names placed on a draft list should also
call the City of Lakeville. An organiza-
tional meeting will be held on June 1,
1986.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
May 19 1986, is the opening date
for registration for ail summer pro-
grams sponsored by the Eagan'
Department of Parks` and Recrea-
tion. Registrations are accepted in
person or by mall at the Eagan
Municipal Center, 3830 Pilot Knob'
Road. Office ,hours are 800 AM -
4:30 PM for in-person registration.
Please Note Registrations for''.
several of the programs offered for'
children are taken at ,the time of
the activity.
efund Policy
Registration fees for programs carr
celled by Parks and Recreation will
be fully refunded. A $2.00 service
fee will be charged: for registration
cancellations made priortothe start
of an activity or its registration stead-
lne. No refunds can be,made alter';
registration or the start of an activity.
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.) (Child's Age)
Make check payable to: City of Eagan
Enclosed is $
to cover registration.
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