Summer 2021 Hometown Messenger

Community Center returns to normal operations

After a year of accommodations to keep guests safe, the Shakopee Community Center is inching closer to "normal" following the state's latest COVID recommendations in May. With increased capacity, reservations are no longer required to use most Community Center amenities. The Community Center will maintain

Community Center cardio equipment gets upgrade In May, Shakopee Parks and Recreation replaced 35 cardio equipment units on the fitness floor at Shakopee Community Center. “Our cardio equipment gets a lot of miles put on,” explained Fitness Coordinator Kelsey Theis. “It often needs more frequent maintenance.” For that reason, renting the equipment is the most cost-effective option for the city. All the strength equipment is owned by the city. The fitness floor now has more ellipticals, upgraded stair climbers and new treadmills. While most of the equipment, which is leased from Push Pedal Pull, is similar to what users know, you will find some new equipment with exciting new features. “One of my favorites is the Lifecore Fitness Assault Airrunner,” Theis said. “This treadmill does not use a motor and is highly responsive to the user’s movement. This piece is great for sprinting and HITT running, because you don’t have to wait for the motor to get to a certain speed.” Upgraded consoles also give residents and members more options. An important feature is language control, eliminating a barrier for non-English speakers at the Community Center. The fitness upgrades not only allow more people to use equipment at any given time, but it also provides residents and members with new exercise options, an important element to anyone’s health and fitness goals. “The key to staying fit and healthy is finding an exercise that you enjoy," Theis said.

reservations for fitness classes. Class users can reserve spots up to 24 hours in advance at www.ShakopeeMN.gov/ fitness . Beginning June 1, the Lookout indoor playground and Ṡ akpe ti Lounge will fully reopen. These facilities will be open to guests during normal business hours. Kids Cove will remain closed for the short-term as Community Center boosts staffing levels. Enigma Teen Center will not reopen until fall. In accordance with the state's guidance in early May, masks are no longer required inside city facilities. "We appreciate all our guests'

patience and understanding over this past year," said Parks and Recreation Director Jay Tobin. "We are looking forward to reopening the Community Center at full capacity and returning to some semblance of 'normal.'" For more information about the Community Center and its amenities, visit www.ShakopeeMN.gov/ communitycenter .

Free Fitness in the Park classes return Get ready to jump, sweat and dance your way around Shakopee’s parks this summer as Fitness in the Park returns.

This popular program offers free drop- in classes for residents looking to get an extra workout while enjoying the great outdoors. Classes will be offered throughout the week, including: • Zumba, Mondays, 5:30-6:30 p.m. & Saturdays, 9-10 a.m. • Mix It Up, Tuesdays, 5:30-6:30 p.m. • Cardio Kickboxing, Wednesdays, 5:30-6:30 p.m. • Boot Camp, Saturdays, 9-10 a.m.

All classes are held at Huber Park with the exception of Boot Camp, which will be held at Lions Park and SandVenture Aquatic Park. Participants 12 and up are welcome; ages 12 to 14 must be accompanied by an adult. No registration required. Learn more at www.ShakopeeMN.gov/fitness .

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