WATERTOWN
COMMUNITY GUIDE 2026
Watertown offers small-town charm
Welcome to Watertown! For generations people have been drawn to the community because of the natural beauty, vast natural resources, and vibrant local economy. It is known for a great school system, the Luce Line Trail, the Crow River, a farmers’ market featuring local vendors, parks with playgrounds, good roads, safe neighborhoods and caring people. These are a just few things that make Watertown special.
Add in a vibrant arts and entertainment community that promotes plays, concerts, performances, and other events at the Performing Arts Center, and there is always something happening. Or, if sports is more your thing, you can take in an amateur baseball game at Highland Park, home of the Watertown Red Devils of the Crow River Valley baseball league.
The community prides itself in small town charm and sense of community which is showcased every year during Rails to Trails- an annual celebration held July
26 and 27, with live music, a classic car show, a 5K fun run, fireworks, and the hunt for the Golden Spike.
The city has a fairly low crime and peaceful neighborhoods thanks to our diligent first responders, welltrained fire department and courageous police force and have built a close relationship with Watertown-Mayer Public Schools to provide dynamic community education programming that draws hundreds of participants each year.
Plus, the city partners closely with Carver County to offer services through the Watertown Public Library; which was remodeled in 2013 to include a technology lab. The library is a gathering place year long, offering activities for all ages.
Residents enjoy this quality of life while being one of the most affordable communities in Carver County.
Whether you’ re looking for a place to visit, live or build a business, know that you are welcome in Watertown!
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