Watertown & Mayer
COMMUNITY GUIDE 2025
Mayer offers break from metro hustle
Welcome to the city of Mayer, a small urban community in western Carver County and home to more than 2,400 residents. Please feel free to visit Mayer and see what the community has to offer.
The Dakota Regional Trail passes through the city. This biking and walking trail is enjoyed by residents and many visitors, and offers unique and picturesque views of the countryside.
The paved trail provides walking and biking access from Wayzata to Lester Prairie in McLeod County.
The city sponsors a number of community events. One great event is the annual 5K run in conjunction with the Mayer Rising Community Festival. The festival includes activities for youth and adults, including a car and tractor show.
For family and recreational use, there are several community parks with a wide variety of public fields and facilities, as well as playground equipment.
Mayer is also home to a variety of businesses that offer core services for its residents. Mayer is part of the Watertown / Mayer School District, and is also home to Zion Lutheran School( pre-school through 8th grade), and Mayer Lutheran High and Middle schools( 6-12).
Volunteers are an integral part of our community and an important part of the City of Mayer. The city is always looking for board and commission members. Contact city hall to see where you can become involved. Another way to be active in the community is by becoming a member of the Mayer Fire Department; which is taking applications.
City council meetings are held the second and fourth Mondays of the month. Agendas and packets can be found on the city’ s website. The public is welcome to attend. Inquiries may be directed to the mayor, city council members or staff. More at www. cityofmayer. com.
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