Moving to Waconia
With about 10,000 residents, the community of Waconia, MN would like to welcome you into our family. Our town is one that is growing in numbers and economically so you can expect big things while you live in Waconia. And since the town is just minutes away from the Twin Cities, you are never far from any shopping, businesses or companies. Check out your new home and explore the Waconia community!
The Waconia Ice Arena is a brand new facility which opened its doors in May of 2008. It is located at the corner of Community Drive and Oak Avenue. The Waconia Ice Arena is the place to go for open skating, lessons, hockey games and more. Lessons are available for all skill levels and ages. Call Kristie at (612) 237-9946 for more information on lessons and to register for an open class. If you would like to rent out the arena for a game or a party, call Chadd Benson at (952) 442-0694 to check availability and prices.
Many residents throughout Waconia work with the police department to set up and maintain Neighborhood Watch Programs. This is a program in which regular citizens get involved in watching their neighborhoods for suspicious or disruptive behavior. The citizens are trained to deal with these problems by learning self defense maneuvers, ways to make their home more secure and more. You can learn more about a Neighborhood Watch Program in your area by calling the Carver County Sheriff's Office at (952) 361-1212.
Summers are great in Waconia and many homeowners enjoy the taste and smell of a fresh outdoor barbecue. To keep the community safe, the fire department recommends that you stay near the grill the entire time that you are barbecuing, keep your grill at least 15 feet away from any buildings or structures, and always extinguish the charcoal or briquettes before leaving the grill. To get more safety tips for having a safe BBQ, call the Waconia Fire Department at (952) 442-2316.
Waconia's Safari Island Community Center is located at 1600 Community Driver. This is the ideal place for community gatherings and more. The center is complete with a state of the art fitness center and play areas for the kids. In fact, there are even child care providers on site so you can get your workout in while your children are cared for. You can also take swim lessons at the center and there are instructors available for all skill levels and ages. There are also four basketball and volleyball courts and they are each available for rental at $20 per hour during regular business hours. If you rent them for four hours, you get the fifth hour for free! Schedule your reservations at (952) 442-0695 or call the phone number for more information about the Safari Island Community Center.
