Recreation Services Department Update; O’DeaRecreation Services Department
Shady Oak Beach Programming
Special Events
West Metro City
Recreation Staff Comparison
CITY PROGRAM MANAGERS POPULATION
Eden Prairie 7 64,179
Maple Grove 6 70,627
Plymouth 5 78,134
St. Louis Park 5 48,677
Hopkins/Minnetonka 5 71,407
Edina 3 51,746
ADULT LEAGUES # of TEAMS
Broomball 12
Kickball 9
Soccer 27
Softball 72
Volleyball 129
YOUTH PROGRAMS/LEAGUES # of PARTICIPANTS
Aquatics 283
Arts/Music/Dance 164
Martial Arts 144
Pre-School Sports 345
Youth Soccer League 369
2020 Programming Review
Effects of COVID on Programming
Many classes, programs and leagues canceled
Shortened seasons for adult soccer, softball and
kickball leagues
No Summer Park Adventures program
Reduced picnic reservations
Shady Oak Beach open without amenities, limited
lifeguards, no season pass sales
On the Bright Side
Heavy park & trail usage
Offered virtual programming options
Developed The Rec Box, at-home
recreation kits
Open access to Shady Oak Beach
A Look Ahead at 2021
Shady Oak Beach
Lifeguard shack renovation
Debut of new inflatables
Online season pass sales
Return of Rec on the Go, free mobile recreation
program
New structure of Park Adventures program