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Fridays in Freeman Park

The following children's programs meet at the Eddy Station picnic shelter. Contact Shorewood City Hall to register for any Friday in Freeman Park Activity.

DNR FiN Program - July 16@ 11:30 a.m.
This program will be about 1 ½ hours.  There will be casting, fish identification, and a craft project.  This activity is for children age 5-10 years old.  Registration will be taken for up to 20 kids. There is no fee for this program.

Zoomobile - July 23 @ 11:00 a.m.
The program length is 45 minutes.  It is for all ages. If you bring a picnic lunch, please plan to have it before or after the program.

Safety Camp

Join us for our annual Safety Camp – safety education in a camp setting. Safety topics of discussion will include fire, water, bike, pedestrian, drug awareness and more. Snacks and lunch will be provided. Participants will also receive a t-shirt. Camp is sponsored by South Lake Police, Excelsior Fire, and Shorewood Parks and Recreation Departments.

  • Who: Youth entering 3rd and 4th grade
  • Where: Badger Park
  • When: Wednesday, August 11. 9:00 am.-3:00 pm
  • Fee: $20.
  • Registration is required. Maximum number is 40.

Tennis in the Park

Saturday, June 5  - Tennis Block Party
Carlson Tennis has teamed up with the City of Shorewood to bring a free tennis experience to all the children of Shorewood.  This event showcases the unparalleled health and social benefits of tennis in a fun and dynamic way.

  • 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.: 4-6 year olds
  • 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.:7-9 year olds
  • 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.: 10-14 year olds
    Register at Carlson Tennis for block party

Free Fun Fridays: A free hour of tennis games and drills

  • June 25, 2010 @ Badger Park
    • Ages 4-8, 10:00am-11:00am
    • Ages 9-14, 11:00am-12:00pm
  • June 25, 2010 @ Manor Park
    • Ages 4-8, 1:00pm – 2:00pm
  • July 30, 2010 @ Badger Park
    • Ages 4-8, 10:00am-11:00am
    • A ages 9-14, 11:00am-12:00

Day Camps: Carlson Tennis will be running three week long tennis camps at Badger Park. The camps will be for ages 4-12 and class sizes will be limited to a 6:1 student tennis pro ratio.  There will be three classes offered based on ages. For class descriptions, fees, and registration contact Carlson Tennis

  •  When: July 6-9 , Aug. 3-6, Aug. 31 – Sept. 3

Summer Recreation at Freeman Park

Hey parents, looking for some summer activities for your children? Join us at Freeman Park (Ages 4-11) for some outside fun! Spend the day enjoying games, arts & crafts, nature activities and much more.

Crescent Beach Kayaking

Kayaking with Three Rivers Park District

This activity is for kids age 9-13.
Cost is $15 per child.
Registration will be taken for up to 10 kids per session.
Contact Shorewood City Hall for registration

  • Friday, June 25th @ 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
  • Friday, July 9th @ 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Skateboarding Camp

Sports Unlimited will host a skateboarding camp for ages 6-12 at the South Shore Skate Park. The camp is designed for beginner to intermediate skaters. Experienced instructors will help each student to learn balance, stopping, turning, ollie, nollie, kickflip, heelflip, and much more along with skate park safety and skate park etiquette. Helmet is required.

  • Where: South Shore Community Park
  • When: June 21 – June 24, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
  • Fee: $85.00
  • Registration is Required

Rain Garden Workshop Available

May 11, 2010
Metro Blooms is pleased to partner with the City of Shorewood and the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District to offer low-cost raingarden workshops and design assistance once again in Shorewood and surrounding cities in 2010. 

Learn how to manage stormwater runoff by installing a raingarden that not only improves water quality in local lakes and streams, but also attracts beautiful birds and butterflies to your yard.

  • When: 6:00-9:00 p.m.
  • Where: South Shore Center (5735 Country Club Road, Excelsior)
  • Cost: $10 per household (limit two members).
  • Registration: call Metro Blooms at 651-699-2426 or visit the website at www.metroblooms.org.

Music in the Park - Freeman Park

July 9, 2010
Each summer Shorewood residents gather for a free Music in the Park event. Various talented artists have performed and entertained our community. Plan to bring your family and enjoy a night of great music, food and fun in the park.

Garage Band Jam Highlights

July 23, 2010
In the summer of 2009 Shorewood hosted their first Garage Band Jam Competition. It was so much fun, plans are already underway for the 2010 event. Watch for registration details in late spring. Thank you to all who participated in this competition. Congratulations to 2009 1st place winner: Flow and the Mingos.

Gardens

Adopt-A-Garden
This is a volunteer program to help beautify our community. Groups or individuals who adopt one of the park entrances, or the signs at City Hall are responsible for planting, weeding and watering of adopted area. For more information contact City Hall at 952.960.7900.

Community Garden Plots
Do you like growing your own vegetables and herbs? The Community Garden program is designed to provided gardening opportunities for the physical and social benefit of the people and neighborhoods of Shorewood. Ten community garden plots are planned for the 2010 growing season.

Arctic Fever

Winter gets heated up with Arctic Fever, a community wide event offering non-stop activities to choose from for all ages. This event takes place the third Saturday in January.

SouthShore Center

Shorewood is home to the SouthShore Center. This beautiful facility is located next to Shorewood City Hall at 5735 Country Club Road. SouthShore Center offers a variety of daily activities, outings, classes, and special events. The Center is open weekdays from 8:30 to 4:00. Beyond housing various programs and general community events, it is a wonderful facility for private parties or meetings. For rental information or for a list of activities, call the center at 952.474.7635.

Minnetonka Community Education and Services

Minnetonka Community Education (MCES) offers a variety of classes and activities for all ages.

  • Phone: 952.401.5094
  • MCES web site