Carver County
Parks
Lake Minnewashta Regional Park
6900 Hazeltine Blvd ., Chanhassen , MN 55331 Located along Hwy . 41 , between Hwy . 5 and Hwy . 7 , west of
Chanhassen
Lake Minnewashta Regional Park is a 340-acre park situated on the shores of Lake Minnewashta . Facilities include a swimming beach , bathhouse , off-leash dog area , reservable picnic shelters , sand volleyball courts , creative playground , paved boat access , paved bike trails , turf trails for walking and skiing , ski / snowshoe rental , and vending machines . Park hours are from 6 a . m . to 10 p . m . ( during the fishing season , the park will open at 5 a . m .)
Lake Waconia Regional Park
8170 Paradise Lane , Waconia , MN 55387 Located just east of Waconia off of Hwy . 5 , on Paradise Lane next to the Lakeside Ballroom
Lake Waconia Regional Park is a 100-acre park situated on the southern shore of Lake Waconia . This shoreline park offers views to the lake and Coney Island . The park is in its early development for the future 164-acre park including Coney Island of the West . Boat access is provided outside the park at the Minnesota DNR boat access located on the northeast side of the lake , and at private marinas located in the City of Waconia . Park hours are 6 a . m . to 10 p . m . daily .
Dakota Rail Regional Trail
Trail runs from New Germany along the county line to Hennepin County .
The New Germany Trailhead in New Germany is at County Rd . 30 and County Rd . 33 ( east side ). The Mayer Trailhead in Mayer is at Hwy , 25 and County Rd . 30 . St . Bonifacius in Hennepin County at Kennedy Memorial Dr . and Bell St . ( not managed by Carver County ).
Southwest Regional Trail
Minnesota River Bluffs Regional Trail Parks Office : Public works building 11360 Hwy . 212 West , Suite 2 , Cologne , MN 55322
Parks department staff
• Martin Walsh - Parks and Recreation Director mwalsh @ co . carver . mn . us 952-466-5252
• Sam Pertz - Parks and Recreation Supervisor spertz @ co . carver . mn . us 952-466-5253
File photos
This kiosk at the trailhead in Mayer , near the intersection of Hwy . 25 and County Rd . 30 , includes a map and other information about the Dakota Rail Regional Trail .
File photos
The Dakota Rail Regional Trail passes through Mayer and New Germany . The trailhead in New Germany is located across the street from city hall .
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