Shakopee Snapshot: Summer 2025

PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT

‘What’s going there?’ New dog park with agility courses on the way We all want an answer to the burning question, “What’s going there?” when we learn about construction projects happening around the city. Here’s a rundown of some of the projects underway around town:

RICHLAND COURT The City Council approved a preliminary plat of Richland Court, a small development located north of County Road 78 and east of Townline Avenue (County Road 79). The property is 4.38 acres and will include eight single-family lots and two outlots consisting of a storm pond and wetland. A final plat must be approved by the City Council before construc tion can begin.

HIGHVIEW PARK 4TH AND 5TH ADDITIONS The City Council recently approved final plats for the fourth and fifth additions of the Highview Park single-family development. Highview Park is located south of County Road 78, east of Old Brick Yard Road, and west of Marystown Road. In total, these phases of the project will consist of 188 single-family homes. As of April, the third phase had just started construction, with the fourth and fifth additions to begin sometime in spring or early summer.

KILLARNEY HILLS PARK Construction will begin this summer on Killarney Hills Park at the cor ner of Sharon Parkway and Tyrone Drive. The park will include a meadow and pollinator habitat below the powerlines that cross the park property. A playground area will be located outside of the powerline easement, and the park will have picnic areas and expanded trails as well. For more information about the park design and playground features, visit engage.ShakopeeMN.gov .

WEST END DOG PARK After years of anticipation, the West End Dog Park planned for near the corner of Lusitano Street and Marystown Road will become a reality. The City Council approved a contract for construction of the off-leash dog park, which is expected to be open to the public by the end of the year. The site will feature separate fenced areas for large and small dogs, complete with agility courses that include teeter-totters, jumping hoops, stepping paws, and more. The park will also have shade struc tures, seating, and water stations. Portions of the park will be lined with artificial turf to reduce maintenance needs.

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