City of Chanhassen

County: Carver

Population: 20,321 (2000)

Median Income: $84,215

Avg. Assessed Mkt Value: $293,500 

Chamber of Commerce: Chanhassen Chamber of Commerce, 

Hospitals: St. Francis Regional Medical Center

School District(s):  Chaska (112),   Minnetonka (276)

Electric:
  Xcel Energy, www.xcelenergy.com, (800) 895-4999
  Minnesota Valley Electric Cooperative, www.mvec.net, (952) 492-2313
Gas:
  Centerpoint Energy, www.centerpointenergy.com, (612) 372-4727
Phone:
  Qwest Communications, www.qwest.com, (800) 244-1111
  Embarq, www.embarq.com, (800) 788-3500
Cable:
  Mediacom, www.mediacomcc.com, (800) 332-0245
Water/Sewer:
  City of Chanhassen, www.ci.chanhassen.mn.us, (952) 227-1144
Garbage:
  Allied Waste/BFI, www.alliedwaste.com, (763) 784-2104
  Randy's Sanitation, www.randyssanitation.com, (763) 972-3335
  Waste Management, www.wm.com, (952) 890-1100
  Dick's Sanitation/Lakeville Sanitary, (952) 469-5161
  Evergreen Sanitation, www.evergreensanitation.com, (952) 224-7100
  TCW Disposal Inc., www.tcwdisposal.com, (952) 467-3858
  Tidy Disposal, (952) 873-2636

About the Community of Chanhassen

The city of Chanhassen is a rapidly growing, family oriented community, 17 miles southwest of the Twin Cities. A thriving business and residential community, Chanhassen has a traditional downtown that is the hub of activity in the area. The beautiful parks with quite lakes, miles of bike trails and recreational opportunities for all ages, along with a wide variety of residential options and the fine public and private schools make Chanhassen desirable to young families and businesses alike. The city's year round festivals and special events receive tremendous support from local businesses. These celebrations of community keep the small town, friendly feel alive in Chanhassen. The area business community is comprised of more then 600 retail, service and manufacturing enterprises as well as commercial office centers. The high quality of life coupled with abundant residential amenities has made Chanhassen an attractive business destination. Southwest Metro Transit offers commuter service between Chanhassen and the downtown Twin Cities areas. Our city is also home to the Chanhassen Dinner Theatres, Life Time Fitness's corporate headquarters and Paisley Park Studios.

Chanhassen Parks & Recreation

www.ci.chanhassen.mn.us/parks

Parks:
Chanhassen’s 500-acre park system features 23 parks covering 418 acres, 7 lakes and a recreation center. There are 55 miles of trails and sidewalks for walkers, bikers, runners, and in-line skaters to enjoy. The trails connect downtown, parks, and neighborhoods.

Facilities:
The Chanhassen Senior Center, The Chanhassen Recreation Center has a fitness room, gym, aerobic/dance studio, and five public meeting rooms that are available for rent.
Chanhassen is home to the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum.

Chanhassen Recreation Center:
The Chanhassen Recreation Center opened in September of 1995 and serves the residents of Chanhassen and the surrounding area. We are located at 2310 Coulter Boulevard near the intersection of Highway 5 and Galpin Boulevard (east side of Bluff Creek Elementary School).

The Recreation Center takes pride in creating a fun and friendly atmosphere for people of all ages at an affordable price. The Recreation Center is a focal point for many of the city’s recreation activities. The facilities include a gym, fitness room, aerobics/dance room, and meeting rooms.

The Recreation Center offers a unique no pre-registration system that fits busy lifestyles. Go to the “club” when you feel like it and only pay for what you use (no yearly membership fees!). Simply pay for aerobics classes, the fitness room, and open gym when you check-in, or use your punch card. Punch cards are non-refundable.

Events:
February Festival, Easter Egg/Candy Hunt, Arbor Day Celebration, July 4th Celebration, Fire Department Open House, Halloween Party, and Tree Lighting Ceremony