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2016 Lakes, Beaches, Pools and Splash Pads in Carver County, MN area

Local Water Fun!

By Jamie Schlechter - Macaroni Kid Publisher June 22, 2016
When the Summer heats up, here are some local places to COOL down in Carver County, Minnesota. Subscribe to our FREE newsletter to receive more local FUN!  

LAKES AND BEACHES
Chanhassen
Lake Ann Beach 
(952) 227-1121
1456 West 78th Street Chanhassen, MN 55317
Swimming beach, concessions, playground equipment and other fun activities.
Lifeguards on duty daily June-August from 11am-6pm (weather permitting)

Lake Minnewashta Regional Park 
(952) 466-5250
6900 Hazeltine Blvd., Chanhassen, MN 55331
Changing room with showers and restrooms on site, picnic tables, grills, and seasonal shade umbrellas.
Lifeguards on duty daily June 4-August 8 from 12-6pm (weather permitting)
$5/Day per Vehicle or $25 for Annual Vehicle Permit

Greenwood Shores Beach on Lake Ann
7110 Utica Lane, Chanhassen, MN 55317
No Lifeguards

Carver Beach on Lotus Lake
6891 Lotus Trail, Chanhassen, MN 55317 
No Lifeguards

Roundhouse Park Beach on Lake Minnewashta 
3950 Kings Road, Chanhassen, MN 55317
No Lifeguards


Chaska
Clayhole Beach at Fireman's Park
260 Highway 212, Chaska, MN 55318 
Restrooms and changing room, concession stand, playground and shade
Lifeguards on duty daily from 1:00 to 7:00 p.m. weather permitting. 
 
Waconia
Lake Waconia Regional Park 
(952) 466-5250
8170 Paradise Lane, Waconia, MN 55387
Changing, restrooms and seasonal shade umbrellas on site, picnic tables and grills nearby.
Lifeguards on duty daily June 4-August 8 from 12-6pm (weather permitting)
$5/Day per Vehicle or $25 for Annual Vehicle Permit


Norwood Young America
Baylor Regional Park - Eagle Lake
(952) 466-5250
10775 County Road 33, Norwood Young America, MN 55397
Changing and restrooms on site, picnic tables and grills, and paddle boat & canoe rentals available.
No Lifeguards
$5/Day per Vehicle or $25 for Annual Vehicle Permit


Eden Prairie
Riley Lake Park
9180 Riley Lake Road 
Swimming beach, picnic tables, grills.
Lifeguards on duty daily June 18-August from 11am-7pm

Round Lake Park
16691 Valley View Road 
Swimming, picnic area, playground.
Lifeguards on duty daily June 18-August from 11am-7pm

Bryant Lake Regional Park 
(763) 694-7764 
6800 Rowland Road Eden Prairie, MN 55344
Open daily from 9:00 AM–8:00 PM
No lifeguards on duty

Minnetrista
Lake Minnetonka Swimming Pond
Minnetonka Regional Park (763) 694-7754
4610 County Road 44 Minnetrista, MN 55331
Swimming Pond is surrounded by sand and a max depth of 6 feet. It has chlorinated water, a changing shelter and umbrellas for shade.
Open from May 28–Sept. 5 from 9:00 AM–8:00 PM
Lifeguards on duty daily from 11am-7pm till August 14
$5/person daily or $18/person season

POOLS
 
Chaska Community Center (952) 448-5633
1661 Park Ridge Drive, Chaska, MN 55318
Indoor Pool with waterslide, rope swing, and diving platform and Outdoor Splash Pad. 
Daily Fees apply ($5.75-8.75)
Free 1st Monday of the month for Chaska and Carver Residents.
 
Safari Island Community Center (952) 442-0695
1600 Community Drive, Waconia, MN 55387
Indoor Pool with waterslide and fountains.
Daily Fees apply ($6.50-9.00)
 
West Carver Community Pool (952) 467-1888
322 Reform Street S., Norwood Young America, MN
Outdoor Pool near park and playground
June 6 – August 21, 2016
Open Swim is Monday – Friday 1pm-4:45pm and 6:30pm–9:00pm
Saturday and Sunday from 1pm-9pm
Daily Fees apply ($4.00-5.00)
 
 
SPLASH PADS
 
Cologne City Square Park
107 John Ave N, Cologne, MN
Splash Pad open daily from 10am-8pm (through Labor Day weather permitting)
FREE

Chaska Community Center
(952) 448-5633
1661 Park Ridge Drive, Chaska, MN 55318
Splash Pad open daily May 31 - September 4, 2016 from 9am-9pm
Daily Fees apply, ($5.75-8.75)
Free 1st Monday of the month for Chaska and Carver Residents.
Miller Park Splash Pad
8200 Eden Prairie Road Eden Prairie, MN
Miller Park Splash Pad is open daily from 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
FREE
 
Round Lake Splash Pad
16691 Valley View Road Eden Prairie, MN
The Splash Pad is open daily from 10am-8pm through Labor Day. 
FREE

Hours can change without notice.  If in question please contact venue.  When swimming make sure to use proper safety gear and always supervise children.

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