Old Schoolhouse Park , near the Mayer Community Center , provides a playground for children to enjoy .
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Mayer ’ s PARKS & EVENTS
Mayer ’ s park system provides a variety of options for residents to enjoy the outdoors .
West Ridge Park
This park is located one-half block east of Highway 25 , near downtown . An Oodle Swing has been added to the park for people with varying disabilities . A volley-ball court has also been added , and the city is currently building a new park shelter .
Bluejay Park
Bluejay Park is a neighborhood park that is located next to County Road 23 ( Bluejay Avenue ), and is adjacent to the water treatment plant .
The park offers full-court basketball and mature shade trees .
Old Schoolhouse Park
Old Schoolhouse Park is the largest park in Mayer at 16 acres , and is located next to the community center .
The park includes one baseball field , three softball / Little League fields , a concession stand with a covered picnic shelter , a Little Free Library , a 950-foot-long paved trail that runs between Old Schoolhouse Road and Bluejay Avenue , and plenty of open space .
Meadow Park and Discovery Park
Meadow Park , one of Mayer ’ s neighborhood parks , is located in the Hidden Creek subdivision , while another neighborhood park , Discovery Park , is situated in the Fieldstone subdivision .
Lake Waconia Regional Park
Lake Waconia Regional Park , currently a 100-acre park , is in its early development stage , expanding to a future 164- acre park , which will include Coney Island of the West . Situated on the southern shore of Lake Waconia , Lake Waconia Regional Park boasts a reservable group picnic shelter , play equipment , restrooms , small swimming beach , picnic tables , volleyball court , and grills . Outside the park , boat access is available at the Minnesota DNR boat access located on the 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 office at 952-466-5250 .
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 .
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