Watertown & Mayer
COMMUNITY GUIDE 2025
Country life near the Twin Cities
Just a short drive away from the Twin Cities, the communities of Watertown and Mayer are located in scenic northwestern Carver County, which is home to 11 cities, 11 townships and nearly 107,000 residents as of the 2020 census. The county has seen tremendous growth over the last several decades, with the population growing more than doubling since its 1990 population of 47,915.
The benefits of small-town living— knowing one’ s neighbors, chances for community involvement, a slightly slower pace from big city life— are abundant in the communities of Watertown and Mayer, which offer the best that small town living has to offer.
The county seat is in Chaska, a rapidly-growing part of county that is expected to continue to develop thanks to the recent addition of a new portion of Highway 212 that cuts through the area.
The Carver County Government Center is located at 600 E. Fourth St. in Chaska. The Carver County Board of Commissioners consists of five members representing five districts. The Watertown and Mayer areas are represented by
District 4 Commissioner, currently Tim Lynch, who has served in the role since 2004. To get more information about Carver County and / or its services, visit the website at www. co. carver. mn. us or contact( 952) 361-1500.
The Watertown and Mayer area is served by the Watertown- Mayer School District, along with several parochial schools.
All are committed to providing area children with a quality education and ample chances for extra-curricular activities. The area is full of leisure and recreation opportunities, from scenic trails and regional parks to golf courses and town team baseball games.
Of course, like any good communities, there are area festivals that build community spirit every year.
What follows in this guide are the organizations, schools, clubs, local governments and so much more that make up the vibrant communities of Watertown and Mayer.
But of course, there is so much more magic, mystery and community to be discovered beyond these pages in the hearts of this place – two little slices of heaven right in Minnesota.
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