3 Recreation Program ReportCITYOF
CHANHASSEN
690 City Ce,ter Drive, PO Box I47
Chanhasse., Minnesota 55317
Phone 612.937.1900
Ge,eral Fax 612. 937.5739
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MEMORANDUM
TO:
Todd Hoffman, Park and Recreation Director
FROM:
Tracy K. Petersen, Recreation Supervisor(~
DATE:
February 16, 2000
SUB J: Monthly Update
February Festival
The 2000 February Festival took place on Saturday. February 5 at Lake Ann Park.
From all initial accounts, the event was a success. A more detailed evaluation and
budget analysis will be seen in the March parks and recreation commission
packet.
Tot Time Sweetheart Dance
This first annual event for ages 6 and under was held at the Chaska Community
Center and was done as a joint pro~amming effort between the City of Chaska
and the City of Chanhassen parks and recreation departments. Over 250 people
attended this successful event. In the fall, the Chanhassen Recreation Center will
be host to a joint effort tot time dance.
_Daddy/Daughter Date Nights
The Daddy/Daughter Date nights were held on February 10 & 11 at the Recreation
Center. The two nights were a great success with 40 daddy/daughter couples
attending each night. The event continues to grow and be successful with many
participants returning for multiple years. Staffwill continue to try and keep the
event exciting and fresh with new ideas.
Ice Rinks
All Chanhassen ice rinks and warming houses officially closed on Saturday,
February 12. Weather permitting, the parks maintenance staff will continue to
maintain the rinks for general use as well as hockey association practices. A final
rink user report will be available for the park and recreation commission's review
in March.
Spring & Summer Programming
The Spring edition of the Chanhassen Connection was distributed to residents the
week of February 14. Staff has also begun preparing for summer programs and
activities, including the Fourth of July Celebration.
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