Shakopee Snapshot: Summer 2025

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Pop-Up Splash Pads: So hot right now

Mark your calendars for the following dates, weather permitting: ■ 5–7 p.m. July 18 at the Shakopee Community Center south parking lot (1255 Fuller St. S.) ■ 5–7 p.m. Aug. 29 at Green Meadows Park (3100 Thrush St.) Don’t miss out on this chance to cool down and create some splashy summer memories! Remember to bring your towels and something to sit on if you choose. These events are free and no registration is necessary.

Get ready to beat the heat because our ever-popular Pop-Up Splash Pad is back! Shakopee Parks and Recreation and the Shakopee Fire Department are partnering to bring this unique fan-favorite to the community on two occasions this summer. Participants can expect playful water features and the exciting pres ence of a real fire truck, complete with an opportunity to talk to real firefighters.

Police Chief Tate receives national Leadership Award for Advocacy and Community

agencies nationwide develop non-arrest pathways to treatment and recovery. The Shakopee Police Department’s commit ment to keeping our community safe remains a top priority, and we are extremely grateful to those who work tirelessly on a daily basis to ensure the safety and well-being of all the community members we serve.

Police Chief Jeff Tate was presented with the Leadership Award for Advocacy and Com munity by the Police Assisted Addiction and Recovery Initiative (PAARI) this spring. PAARI recognizes that law enforcement plays a critical role in addressing the opi oid epidemic and provides training, strate gic guidance, support, and resources to help

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