City of Watertown
People have been drawn to Watertown because of the natural beauty , natural resources , and robust local economy . The city is known for a great school system , the Luce Line Trail , the Crow River , parks with playgrounds , good roads , safe neighborhoods , and caring people .
Arts & Recreation
The arts and entertainment community in the city promotes plays , concerts , performances , and other events at the Performing Arts Center . Those who enjoy sports can take in an amateur baseball game at Highland Park , home of the Watertown Red Devils of the Crow River Valley baseball league .
The community prides itself on small town charm and a sense of community , which is showcased every year during Rails to Trails . The annual celebration takes place the third weekend of every July , with live music , a classic car show , a 5K fun run , fireworks , and the hunt for the Golden Spike .
Safety & Education
Watertown has a low crime rate and peaceful neighborhoods . It is proud of its first responders , well-trained fire department , and police force .
Watertown-Mayer Public Schools provides dynamic community education programming that draws hundreds of participants each year .
Carver County offers services through the Watertown Public Library which was remodeled in 2013 to include a technology lab . The library is a year roundgathering place , offering activities for all ages .
Contact information
City hall : 952-955-2681 309 Lewis Ave . S Watertown , MN 55388 Law enforcement : 952-361-1231
Public meetings
City council meetings take place at 6:30 p . m . the second and fourth Tuesday every month at 309 Lewis Avenue So ., Room C , Watertown , MN 55388
File photo
Fox 9 Town Ball Tour stopped by the home of the Red Devils this year . Picture here is the Highland Park baseball complex .
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