northeast side of the lake. Additional boat access
can be found at private marinas located in the city
of Waconia.
For winter fun, Lake Waconia Regional Park has
an 80-foot sledding hill with two runs: a smooth,
straight one and a more rough one.
A more recent addition to the park, Lake
Waconia Event Center is being operated by Lancer
Catering for events. The event center is ideal for
hosting wedding receptions, meetings, graduations,
family reunions, and other events.
Lake Waconia Regional Park is located just east
of the city of Waconia. Access to the park is off of
Highway 5, and parking permits are required. For
additional information, contact the park offi ce at
(952) 466-5250.
and natural surface trails, which run along Lake
Minnewashta and through forest and prairie
terrain, are available. Separate trails are groomed
for skiing and walking during the winter.
Additionally, a fi shing pier is located west of the
beach area. Besides facilitating anglers, the pier
also provides a scenic view of Lake Minnewashta.
The park also offers an off-leash dog area for
pet lovers who want to enjoy the park. The fenced-
in, 18-acre area includes nearly a mile of walking
trails, a separate area for dogs that weigh less
than 25 pounds, a fenced-in pond, two large open
interactive play spaces, and a water fountain for
humans and pets. Admittance to the dog park is
free, but all vehicles will require a parking permit.
Lake Minnewashta Park is located off of Highway
41 west of Chanhassen between Highway 5 and
Highway 7. For additional information, contact the
park offi ce at (952) 466-5250.
Properly displayed daily or annual parking
permits are required for all vehicles entering Carver
County parks. Permits can be purchased at the park
entrance through the gate house or the honor box.
(The gate house purchasing option is only available
during summer months.) Annual permits can also
be purchased online or by phone at (952) 466-5250
using a Discover, Master, or Visa card.
Lake Minnewashta Regional Park
Lake Minnewashta Regional Park is situated
on the shores of Lake Minnewashta. Facilities
include a swimming beach, bathhouse, reservable
picnic shelters, sand volleyball courts, creative
playground, paved boat access, paved bike trails,
ski and snowshoe rental, vending machines, canoe
storage, and a Little Free Library located near the
beach for guests who would like to enjoy a novel
during their time at the park.
For those who wish to exercise or stretch their
legs while enjoying the outdoors, fi ve miles of turf
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Offi cial Guide To Mayer & New Germany 2018-19