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Life on lake offers chance to recreate
Whether it ’ s fishing , swimming , water skiing , windsurfing or just spending time at the beach , citizens who love being on or near the water are in luck in Waconia .
The main attraction , Lake Waconia , covers 2,996 acres with a maximum depth of 37 feet according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources . For those who enjoy fishing , the lake features a diverse amount of fish , including walleye , perch , crappie , muskellunge , northern pike and five species of panfish .
For recreation activities , one of the best spots to spend time at the lake is Lake Waconia Regional Park , which is located just east of Waconia on Paradise Lane off of Highway 5 . At more than 100 acres , Lake Waconia Regional Park has the room to offer a number of amenities that are sure to please everyone in your group .
The park , which is situated on the south shore of the lake , features terrific views of the lake and Coney Island . Groups , family reunions and other casual events can find a venue at the park ’ s reservable group picnic shelter that has seating for up to 80 people . Conveniently , the shelter provides electrical outlets , a grill and a water faucet . The park has a swimming beach , which is the only public swimming beach on the lake . From mid June through mid August , lifeguard service is provided at the beach seven days a week , weather permitting . The regional park is currently undergoing a re-envisioning process , with multiple upgrades having been finished and other still in the planning stages .
Boat access can be found at the Minnesota DNR boat access located on the northeast side of the lake off of CSAH 30 and at private marinas in Waconia . A daily or annual parking permit for Carver County Parks is required for all vehicles in the park .
While the Lake Waconia Event Center is no longer standing , construction has begun on its replacement - a regional park services building operated by Carver County .
In the wintertime , Lake Waconia Regional Park is used by many thrill seekers who visit the park ’ s popular sledding hill . Known as Mt . Waconia , this hill is 80 feet high .
For more information on Lake Waconia Regional Park , visit www . co . carver . mn . us or contact ( 952 ) 466- 5250 .
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