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About Shakopee Parks & Recreation

The Shakopee Parks and Recreation Department is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for residents and visitors by providing a diverse range of programs, facilities and events for people of all ages and abilities. From fitness classes and aquatic activities to year-round community events, the team is committed to creating engaging and inclusive experiences.

This department oversees and maintains the City's parks and operates key recreational facilities such as the Shakopee Community Center, SandVenture Aquatic Park, and the Shakopee Ice Arena. In addition to programming, the department offers meaningful opportunities for individuals and organizations to get involved through volunteering and sponsorships.

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Staff Directory

The Parks & Recreation Department currently has 20 full-time staff and numerous part-time staff. Here is a directory of our full-time staff members: 


Name

 Title Email Phone

McNutt, Kelsi

 Director of Parks & Recreation KMcNutt@ShakopeeMN.gov 952-233-9514

Dvorak, Sherry

 Assistant Director of Recreation SDvorak@ShakopeeMN.gov 952-233-9509

Benz, Jeremy

 Building Maintenance Manager JBenz@ShakopeeMN.gov 952-233-9506

Bland, Rachel

 Community Center & Outreach Manager RBland@ShakopeeMN.gov 952-233-9516

Ciernia, Troy

 Ice Facilities Manager TCiernia@ShakopeeMN.gov 952-233-9530

Feltmann, Mary

 Recreation Coordinator
(Active Older Adults)		 MFeltmann@ShakopeeMN.gov 952-233-9507

Foley, Sarah

 Fitness Supervisor SFoley@ShakopeeMN.gov 952-233-9515

Improta, Hannah

 Aquatics Coordinator HImprota@ShakopeeMN.gov 952-233-9528

Meyer, Katie

 Aquatics Manager KMeyer@ShakopeeMN.gov 952-233-9508

Moore, Mason

 Recreation Coordinator MMoore@ShakopeeMN.gov 952-233-9513

Schneider, Mark

 Recreation Program Manager MSchneider@ShakopeeMN.gov 952-233-9511

Potthier, Barb

 Recreation Facilities Specialist BPotthier@ShakopeeMN.gov 952-233-9505

Courtney, Satterthwaite

 Recreation Coordinator CSatterthwaite@ShakopeeMN.gov 952-233-9518

Valiant, Madison

  Ice Arena Supervisor MValiant@ShakopeeMN.gov 952-233-9531
Parks & Recreation Facilities

The City of Shakopee Parks & Recreation Department manages, maintains, and runs 3 facilities and over 36 City parks, and counting. Among these spaces, some of the most notable are:

Shakopee Community Center
The Shakopee Community Center offers fitness equipment, gyms, a walking track, an indoor aquatic center, an indoor playground, fitness classes, and meeting spaces. It is also home to the Shakopee Ice Arena, Ṡakpe ti Lounge, and the Shakopee Skate Park. Visit the Community Center page for more information about this space.

Shakopee Ice Arena
Shakopee Ice Arena is available year-round for practices, games, recreational skating, lessons, camps, and tournaments by local and surrounding community organizations. It includes two sheets of ice, locker rooms and bleacher seating for 900 (Rink 1) and 335 (Rink 2). The arena is next door to the Shakopee Community Center. Visit the Ice Arena page for more information about this space.

SandVenture Aquatic Park
This unique pool space was modeled after area lakes and offers a sand beach leading out to a sand-bottom, chlorinated pool. Soak up the sun or build sand castles with the kids on a relaxing summer day. Visit the SandVenture page for more information about this space.

Shakopee's Signature Parks
Among Shakopee's many parks are our signature parks. These parks feature iconic designs, unique landscaping, cultural or recreational attractions, and serve as gathering places for the community. Shakopee's 5 signature parks include:
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