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Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission 1 of 1 January 9, 2020
CITY OF PLYMOUTH
AGENDA
Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission
January 9, 2020 7:00 PM
Plymouth City Hall
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
3. OPEN FORUM
4. PRESENTATIONS/INFORMATIONAL (NON-ACTION ITEMS)
4A Parks & Forestry Operations – Barb Northway
4B Plymouth Creek Center Playground – Chris Fleck
5. NEW BUSINESS (ACTION/NON-ACTION ITEMS)
5A Draft 2020 Work Plan (Action) – Diane Evans
5B Plymouth Creek Center Exterior Design (Action) – Diane Evans
6. COMMISSIONER/STAFF UPDATE
6A 2020 Special Events
7. ADJOURNMENT
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November 14, 2019
Proposed Minutes
Park & Recreation Advisory Commission
Thursday, November 14, 2019
MEMBERS PRESENT: Chair Tricia DeBleeckere, Vice Chair Dick Burkhardt, Commissioners: Margie DuPuis, Ann
Hoekstra, Marilyn Sunseri, Michael Swanson, Vita Wilson
MEMBERS ABSENT:
STAFF PRESENT: Parks & Recreation Director Diane Evans, Deputy Director Barb Northway, Recreation Manager
Kari Hemp, Creek Center Manager Chris Fleck, Project Coordinator Sonja Rippe, Office Support Specialist Sarah
Josephs
COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVES: City Council Member Alise McGregor, Planning Commissioner Bryan Oakley
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chair DeBleeckere called the meeting to order at 6:57 p.m.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion by Vice Chair Burkhardt and seconded by Commissioner Sunseri recommending approval of
the July 11 Park and Recreation Advisory Commission meeting minutes as written. With all
members voting in favor, the motion carried.
3. OPEN FORUM:
Paul Hillen of 16130 48th Avenue North in Plymouth spoke during Open Forum.
“Hello, my name is Paul Hillen and I’ve lived at 16130 48th Ave. N. in Plymouth for 18 years. I’m a
member of the “Preserve Hollydale Green Space and Golf Course Committee” who represent 9
neighborhoods on and around the Hollydale Golf Course. These neighborhoods are comprised of
over 500 Plymouth Homeowners, over 1,000 Plymouth City Taxpayers, and over 3,000 City Plymouth
residents.
On behalf of those residents, I am here to ask the Plymouth City Parks and Recreation Advisory
Commission (PRAC) to advise the City Council to study and pursue the purchase of the Hollydale Golf
Course and operate it as: 1) An 18 hole golf course; 2) A recreational green space; and, 3) A
community gathering space for Plymouth residents.
Why are we asking for the PRAC to consider this?
1. The procurement and operation of the Hollydale Golf Course by the City is consistent with the
2040 City of Plymouth Comprehensive Plan, approved by the city council on July 23, 2019; just
15 weeks ago!
2. The potential for this land is far greater than just an 18-hole golf course, it can be a year-round
center of community activity and recreation space that can be the envy of every other city in
Minnesota.
3. Despite what some believe, golf is not only NOT DEAD, but it is growing.
4. The cost and methodology of acquiring and operating the recreation space is achievable.
So, what can Hollydale Golf Course and Greenspace become in the Future?
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In addition to being a profitable, wonderful greenspace that provides a great recreation venue for
ages 4 to 104 in Plymouth, it can be so much more. As a kid I grew up with a public golf course that
embraced all four seasons. It was the home of cross-country meets, fall festivals, cross country ski
trails, ice skating trails, a winter carnival, a winter picnic, neighborhood barn parties, spring fling,
learn to golf clinics, youth clinics, youth tournaments, and of course golf leagues for all ages. The
course was used every week of the year and was the center of the community. This is what
Hollydale can be for the city of Plymouth. With a little vision and imagination, this is a very doable
thing.
Golf Is NOT Dead
Similar to what Mark Twain said, the death of golf has been greatly exaggerated. AND, the city of
Plymouth agrees.
In fact, City Officials have been talking about golf and its importance to Plymouth since the ‘90s. The
2020 Comp Plan relied heavily on the results of a public survey. It said "According to the survey, a
large number – 52% of Plymouth residents indicated they or another member of their household
play golf. The overwhelming majority of these golfers – 89% do not belong to a private club. These
golfers tend to play one course regularly, and play at Hollydale, Baker National, and Elm Creek most
often. 37% reported they play more than 20 times a year. A significant number (28%) reported they
play over 30 times a year. This level of participation would rank golf second, behind walking, as the
most frequent recreational activity of Plymouth residents.” As we know, Elm Creek was sold in 2014
and has now been developed into housing.
The survey also asked Plymouth residents’ interest in keeping those courses. 79% thought the city
"should take steps to assure at least one of these courses remains open to the public", and 54%
favored spending funds to keep at least one of the courses open.
The conclusion in the 2020 Comp Plan was "In order to satisfy resident desires and to maintain the
present high level of service, quality of life, recreational diversity, and protection and enhancement
of natural areas, it is important Plymouth strive to preserve publicly accessible golf courses in the
City."
Golf is not dying. It's an $80 billion industry. 33.5 million people golf. In fact, participation is at the
same level as 1995, when Tiger Woods came on the scene and made it more popular. In fact, the
sport is growing again. In 2018, the National Golf Foundation reports nearly a 4% increase in overall
golf participation, and the largest number of beginners (2.6 million) ever in history. Demand is being
driven by venues like Top Golf, the junior segment, girls and non-Caucasians.
The other myth about golf is that it's not profitable. This is not true. Hollydale today is profitable
and would not have remained open during Plymouth's building boom if it had been losing money.
Additionally, we have met with multiple owners/operators of public golf courses, all of whom are
profitable, and, would be willing to share their knowledge on this effort. Additionally, we have
discovered several different ways to purchase, finance and payout a golf course. How a business
performs is a function how it is operated and supply and demand. And in Plymouth, where supply is
down with the closure of three 18-hole golf courses, demand for the game is strong.
The National Golf Foundation estimates there are 68,000 golfers within a 10-mile radius of
Hollydale, and 20,000 golfers within 5 miles. 20,000 is a lot more people than play pickle ball, or
tennis, or pickup basketball, or do yoga, or go to indoor play places.
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And while people of all ages play golf, the propensity to play golf more frequently increases with
age, suggesting a great match with Plymouth's demographics.
Plymouth is aging, there are now more residents in the 55 to 79 group than teens and kids.
Plymouth is a community of wonderful amenities - especially for kids. We have playgrounds,
athletic fields, a field house, ice rinks, swimming pools, walking trails, and great school facilities.
But if we let Hollydale get plowed over and completely destroyed, what we won't have is a golf
course, and we’ll be the biggest city in the state without an 18 hole golf course. Golf is a favorite
place for many in the growing, older demographic. The loss of the golf course will be a loss for the
city. We won't have that big, quiet, space outdoors where we can walk with our friends for six miles
and work on a skill that exercises the brain as well as the body. Where we can join a league and
make new friends and create community. Where we can spend four hours with our kids or our
grandkids and play together in a beautiful, natural environment, outdoors without the distractions
of phones and screens.
Golf Fits with the 2040 Comp Plan
Now, 20 years later, the 2040 Comp Plan, while using fewer words than the 2020 plan, essentially
says the same thing. Paraphrasing, it says,
"Golf is recognized by the City as a sport that is important to many Plymouth residents. The
consideration of public golf in the city is important for recreational diversity, provision of green
space and quality of life. As Plymouth’s population increases, it will be important to ensure that
this recreational diversity, natural resource preservation and quality of life are continued."
We agree. So do city residents. Our petition to save Hollydale has now reached over 1700 people – -
that’s more than the number of respondents to the Flash Survey that justified $51 million for the
PCC. Today we have an opportunity with Hollydale, and we ask you to not let it pass. BECAUSE, once
it's gone, it's gone forever. Why destroy this jewel in the middle of Plymouth?
So, our ask of you is this: As an Advisory Commission, we ask that you advise both the City Parks and
Rec Department and the City Council, to study and develop a plan for the City of Plymouth to
acquire and operate the Hollydale golf course and recreation space consistent with the 2040
Comprehensive Plan. Thank You.”
4. PRESENTATIONS (NON-ACTION ITEMS):
4a. Cartegraph Asset Management & Operations
Caretegraph is an asset management and operations software. The City of Plymouth went live with
the software in December of 2018. The software tracks requests, work orders, assets, resources, and
reports. There are currently over 55,000 assets loaded into the program for the Parks division alone.
An asset is anything physical that the city maintains; bench, building, garbage can, tree, fence. The
software is also being used with Public Works, Streets, Utilities, and Engineering. The Plymouth Ice
Center and Plymouth Creek Center/Fieldhouse will begin using the software in the next few months.
Since the site has gone live, we have received over 740 service requests from the public. Most
requests have been weed (400+) or tree (140+) complaints. Weed complaints are typically when a
neighbor calls and reports that their neighbor’s weeds are over 8”. The tree complaints are able to
be assigned to the specific tree that the concern is regarding. Each tree on public or park property
that is of a certain age or size has been logged in the software. There are over 36,000 trees logged
and each can have tasks assigned to them.
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When logging in a reported issue or concern, the software links with the city’s geographic
information system (GIS) so that the crew can know exactly where the work will need to be
completed. The issue is then tracked with what service was completed, any expenses incurred, and
follow up conversations with the resident.
Prior to the software, issues or concerns came in via voicemail, email, in person, post-its, and in
person. Tracking and managing all of the tasks was cumbersome at best.
Since going live, nearly 9,700 tasks have been completed. In 2020 staff will be adding an app to
integrate Cartegraph to the city website so that residents can log in and submit requests via our
website that then load directly into Cartegraph. The new app is called SeeClickFix and will take the
place of the extra emails that are coming in through Outlook and then being manually loaded into
Cartegraph. Once the feature is ready the Communications department will notify residents of the
process and how to use it.
5. NEW BUSINESS (ACTION ITEMS):
5a. NWG Trailhead Building
Recreation Manager Kari Hemp provided an update on Phase 5 of the Northwest Greenway project.
City Council has approved the overall project, the next step is for Commissioners to provide
feedback on the park shelter building design. The project is scheduled in the 2020 Capital
Improvement Program (CIP) using Park Dedication Funds.
On November 26, staff will present the Commissioners feedback to Council. The concept plan
provides for seating for 150 people, with spill-over space for large events and vista views. There will
also be indoor restrooms, a serving area, green room, storage space, and a room for staff.
The roof options for Commissioners to choose from are:
Option 1: Butterfly roof
Option 2: Shed roof
Option 3: Flat roof
Commissioner DuPuis asked if there were much difference in shade coverage during sunny times
between options 1 and 3. Manager Hemp shared that the consultants have reviewed those factors
and all three roofs would work fairly equal during any difference in weather.
Commissioner Hoekstra asked if snow or rain would collect and build up in the butterfly roof style.
Manager Hemp shared that the roof would be designed to drain well and prevent any pooling on the
roof. On the ground where the water is draining will be a rain garden to absorb the large amount of
rain. Commissioner Hoekstra shared that off the three roofs, she is not in favor of the butterfly roof.
Commissioner Swanson asked if there was an option for the shelter to be more fully enclosed to
allow for use more months of the year. Manager Hemp shared that that plan was initially looked at
in the design stage, but became cost prohibited. The trails will still be plowed during the winter
months so park users will still be able to walk through the Northwest Greenway in that area.
Commissioner Wilson shared that she recently toured the area and felt it was a gorgeous piece of
land. She is very excited for this project to move forward. She shared that she preferred the shed
roof option.
Commissioner DuPuis added that roof option 3 doesn’t look substantial. Due to the smaller size of
the shelter, roofs 1 and 2 make it appear larger. Chair DeBleeckere agreed that roofs 1 and 2 made
more of a visual impact on the building.
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Commissioner Sunseri asked if there was any large difference in cost between the roofs or
maintenance of the roofs. Manager Hemp shared that all three options cost roughly the same
amount.
Planning Commissioner Oakley commented on the height of the roofs. He shared that residents
were concerned about the roofs being too high and they being able to see the shelter. Manager
Hemp shared that the building is on a hill so there will be some residents that can see it from their
homes. There will be some additional landscaping put in along the southern portion of the project to
help buffer the view. Overall, the roof height was kept to a minimum.
Commissioner Hoekstra asked if the placement of the kitchen and bathrooms the same in each
design. Manager Hemp shared that the layouts are the same in each design, only the roof style is
different. Currently the restrooms are in a separate area, divided by a trail, while the kitchen, green
room, and seating area are all together.
Motion by Vice Chair Burkhardt, seconded by Commissioner Wilson, recommending the approval of
Option B: Shed roof for the Northwest Greenway Phase 5 Trailhead Shelter.
5b. Plymouth Creek Center Renovation & Expansion Project
Plymouth Creek Center Manager Chris Fleck provided an update on the Plymouth Creek Center
renovation and expansion project. Currently staff and architects are looking at the needs and look of
the inside rooms, storage rooms, and the exterior of the building. Consultants are also running tests
on the soil and water surrounding the Plymouth Creek Center.
Staff are reviewing ways that the project can meet B3 standards, which would be required by the
State of MN if the project receives State Bonding Funds. Standards include meeting sustainability
goals for site, water, energy, indoor environment, materials, and waste.
The building designs and development documents are anticipated to be completed by the end of
2019. Construction documents would then be completed in early 2020. If approved by Council, the
project would break ground in the fall of 2020.
Chair DeBleeckere inquired if the project team has been working with the utility companies to
ensure maximizing any energy rebates available. Manager Fleck shared that both Centerpoint
Energy and Xcel Energy have been involved in the planning process and have provided a great deal
of insight into ways to maximize energy savings. There is also a free program run through the State
in which a sub consultant architect studies the best rebate programs available to find the best
systems for the project and provide a lower annual cost.
The current building is very heavy with conference space. The new site would add more active play
and fitness spaces. The administration offices would move toward the entrance of the building to
have a better flow as well as a view of the indoor playground. The circular stairs in the center of the
building would be removed to provide a better flow of traffic around the ballroom area.
There are plans to add three classrooms on the first floor for senior classes and activities with three
classrooms above on the second floor for recreation and multi-purpose classes and meetings. This
will allow larger rental groups to host an event using the ballroom and have additional spaces for
break-out rooms.
The east side of the building will be the active activity side of the building. That side will have two
indoor gyms, fitness rooms, gender neutral changing rooms, and indoor playground, and party
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rooms. Above the gyms will be an indoor walking track that walkers can complete a mile in 6-7 laps.
Mechanical systems will be in place to support a potential third gym.
The plans include combining Meeting Room 3 and the Black Box Theater for a larger theater space.
There will be a green room added across the hall.
Staff are also adding new unique rooms such as; sensory rooms, nursing rooms, a green room, and
an art gallery.
Commissioner Wilson inquired if the indoor playground would be specific to one age group.
Manager Fleck shared that the playground would be playable for all ages; babies – at least 13 years
old. Adults and grandparents are welcome to play too.
Commissioner Wilson shared that she was pleased to see the number of lounges included in the
plans. It’s often hard to find a place to meet people. This will be a nice feature to have areas to site
and gather with others.
Gery Haag of 4960 Comstock Lane in Plymouth spoke after the presentation.
“My name is Gery Haag, my address is 4960 Comstock Lane N. Plymouth. I am here this evening to
discuss the expansion of Plymouth Creek Center. I will have to admit I did not hear much about the
proposed expansion over the months and years it has been in the planning stage, so I have a lot of
research. I want to make clear I am not here to say I am for or against. These are a few of many
articles written that has given me a good understanding of The Project.
One article reported: the expansion is to take the existing 30,000 square foot Creek Center that was
built in 2000 and expand it to 80,000 square feet to host an indoor walking track, senior activity
spaces, art spaces, health and wellness spaces and 2 gymnasiums, according to the city's Director of
Parks and Recreation Diane Evans.
Another article reported: approx. 300 people attended an open house, spending an average of 20-
30 minutes talking to council members or staff. Just over 200 feedback forms were turned in after
the open house. Staff created a flash vote survey, 1,145 people participated in the survey.
Another article reported: three Council members voted against the resolution — Jim Prom, Nick
Roehl and Alise McGregor. All three cited similar concerns about the project and its timing.
“I am not in support of doing this now,” Prom said at the meeting. “I honestly think we should wait
until we do the rest of the things we need to do. I’m not against doing it when we don’t have other
things coming down the line. But I will tell you as a Council member for the last five years, it’s
surprising how things come up after we make decisions on things.”
The point I want make this evening is I believe $52 million is way too much to spend on 2 Gyms, an
indoor walking track, an indoor playground, an art gallery, an art room, a renovated ballroom, and
new community rooms.
Plymouth already has 45 playgrounds, 72 athletic fields, a field house, 13 outdoor ice rinks, 3 indoor
ice rinks, 4 swimming pools, 172 miles of walking trails, and an entire health club we can go to
without being a member. In addition, Wayzata Schools alone has 6 theaters, 18 gymnasiums, 6
tennis courts, approximately 500 classrooms, STEM facilities that are among the best in the nation,
exquisite music practice spaces, and a dome for winter sports. Do we really need a $51 MM
expansion of Plymouth Creek Center?
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As a resident and taxpayer of Plymouth I have a hard time with supporting a $52 million expansion.
If I was a Councilman sitting on the City of Plymouth council, I would have to vote no on spending
this kind of money, especially with a flash vote of only 1,145. To me 1,145 votes is showing the
project does not have much community support at all. I am not saying we don’t upgrade the existing
community center, what I am asking is to take part of the $52 million and invest it in the purchase of
Hollydale Golf Course.
We could do both.”
5c. 2020 Meeting Schedule
In looking ahead to the PRAC meetings in 2020, there are six meetings on the schedule. More may
be added as projects or open houses become needed. At this time, all meetings are scheduled at
City Hall in the Council Chambers.
Chair DeBleeckere is unable to attend the meetings in January and February. Vice Chair Burkhardt
will lead the meetings if able to attend.
Motion by Vice Chair Burkhardt, seconded by Commissioner Swanson, recommending the approval
of the 2020 Meeting Schedule.
6. COMMISSIONER/STAFF UPDATE
Old Fashioned Christmas will be held on Saturday, December 7 at Plymouth Creek Playfield.
Tickets are now available for After Hours at the Creek, our adults-only event held on January 24
at the Plymouth Creek Center.
A new, 1-day event, Discover Plymouth will be held on April 18 at the Fieldhouse. This event will
combine the City Sampler, State of the City, Home Expo, and Health Fair while promoting
recreation programs, local businesses, non-profits, volunteer opportunities, and organizations.
There will also be a kid’s play area and touch-a-truck interactive zone.
Halloween at the Creek was very well attended again this year. We had a record turnout with
just over 1,700 people at the event.
7. ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Commissioner Swanson, seconded by Commissioner Wilson, recommending
adjournment of the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission meeting. With no objection, Chair
DeBleeckere adjourned the meeting at 8:23 p.m.
REGULAR
PRAC MEETING
January 9, 2020
Agenda
Number: 5A
To: Parks & Recreation Commission Members
Prepared by: Diane Evans, Director of Parks & Recreation
Reviewed by:
Item: Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission Annual
Work Plan
1. ACTION REQUESTED:
Review the draft 2020 Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Work Plan.
2. BACKGROUND:
Every year, the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission submits a work plan. The Work Plan
provides the City Council with an overview of Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission
initiatives and goals for the year. The draft Work Plan is attached for review and/or
modifications. The finalized Work Plan will be forwarded to City Council for their approval.
3. BUDGET IMPACT:
There is no budget impact for this action item.
4. ATTACHMENTS:
2020 Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Work Plan
PLYMOUTH PARKS & RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION 2020
WORK PLAN
Commission Purpose
The Purpose of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission (PRAC) is to act in an advisory capacity to the Council on all matters
relating to park and recreation programs and issues in the City. PRAC will review, hold public meetings and open houses and make
recommendations to the City Council.
2020 Work Plan
GOALS/PLANNING
ON-GOING
Review current and future community park and recreation needs, programs, and facilities and recommend actions
which will promote the implementation of the City’s park and recreation plans
FIRST QUARTER Commission orientation
Appoint Commission Chair & Vice Chair
Prepare 2020 work plan
Review annual report
Review Recreation operations
West Medicine Lake Playground open house and approval of replacement
Swan Lake Playground open house and approval of replacement
Review Joint Powers and License Agreements
SECOND QUARTER
Review CIP (2021-2025)
Plymouth Creek Center project update
Review Volunteer Program operations
Park Projects – NWG Trail Head; Field Renovation; Playground replacement at West Medicine Lake; Playground
replacement at Swan Lake; boardwalk replacement at Lake Camelot; Bocce Ball courts; East Medicine Lake Parking
lot project; Plymouth Playfield Tennis Court project; PIC Dasher board replacement
THIRD QUARTER Review Plymouth Creek Center operations
Review Historical Society long-term operations plan and facility improvements
FOURTH QUARTER Review Plymouth Ice Center operations
Review Parks & Forestry operations
REGULAR
PRAC MEETING
January 9, 2020
Agenda
Number: 5B
To: Parks & Recreation Commission Members
Prepared by: Diane Evans, Director of Parks & Recreation
Reviewed by:
Item: Plymouth Creek Center Exterior Design
1. ACTION REQUESTED:
Discuss Plymouth Creek Center renovation and expansion project exterior building colors and
provide feedback.
2. BACKGROUND:
On September 10, 2019 the Council authorized staff to complete design and construction
documents for the Plymouth Creek Center renovation and expansion project. One of the final
decisions that still needs to be addressed is the exterior color of the facility. At this point in
time, the architect is working with three color schemes; deep blue, light gray, or a gray and
bronze blend.
3. BUDGET IMPACT:
There is no budget impact for this action item.
4. ATTACHMENTS:
Provided at the meeting
Skate the garden
January 16, 6-8 pm / Millennium gardens
Embrace winter and see this special facility in a whole new way -
lights, music and a frozen pond will replace blooming flowers.
after hourS at the Creek
January 24, 6:30-10:00 pm / Plymouth Creek Center
This adults-only event features a comedian, music, food, cash bar,
games and inflatables.
fire & iCe feStival
feb 1, 3-7 pm / Parkers lake Park
Feel the Minnesota winter nostalgia with cold weather fun;
winter games, music, skating, hayrides and fireworks at 6:30 p.m.
Wedding oPen houSe/exPo
Winter: february 13 / fall: tBd, 5-7:30 pm
Plymouth Creek Center
Search ideas and inspiration by visiting with our exclusive caterers,
photographers, florists, bakeries, party rentals and much more.
PriMavera
april 17-19, times vary / Plymouth Creek Center
Come support local creatives. Primavera features a juried art exhibit,
performances in music, drama and the literary arts. Primavera is a
partnership with Plymouth Arts Council and City of Plymouth.
diSCover PlyMouth
april 18, 9am-2pm / Plymouth Creek Center dome
Visit with local businesses, community groups and non-profits.
Learn about city services and connect with City Council. Shop the
marketplace for homemade and handmade goods. Explore health and
wellness opportunities. Discover your community.
kidS garage Sale
May 3, 12-2:30pm / Plymouth Creek Center
Support young entrepreneurs by shopping for clothes, books, games,
toys and more.
Bark in the Park
May 30, 10 am - 1 pm / hilde Performance Center
Spoil your favorite furry friend out at the park to meet other dog
lovers. Activities and contests along with info and products from local
vendors.
haPPy Birthday aMeriCa Parade
June 24, 10 am–12 pm / hilde Performance Center
Bring your bikes, trikes, wagons and friends. Decorate with streamers
and balloons which are provided or bring your own.
farMerS Market
every Wed, June 17-Sept 30, 2:30-6:30 pm
Parkers lake Playfield
The market enhances community health with fresh, Minnesota grown
produce and plants as well as locally made breads, jams, honey and
much more.
SuMMer SerieS Skate event
tBd / Plymouth Creek Skate Park
Skateboard contest co-run with 3rd Lair. Free to enter, jam format,
and includes prizing down to 3rd place in each division.
MuSiC in PlyMouth 5k
June 20
Join runners and walkers in a 3.1 mile tour of the City Center area.
Families are welcome. This is a fundraiser sponsored by the Plymouth
Civic League. For more info, email mip5k@aol.com.
MuSiC in PlyMouth
July 14, 5:30-10:30 pm / hilde Performance Center
Revel in an enchanted evening of music under the stars featuring
musical performances including the Minnesota Orchestra. Stay for the
grand finale, a spectacular fireworks display set to music! Sponsored by
the Plymouth Civic League. For more info, visit musicinplymouth.org
entertainMent in the ParkS
June-august, thursday evenings / times vary
hilde Performance Center
Concerts, drama, dance performances, movies in the park, water ski
shows and more – all free of cost for to the community to enjoy.
kidS feSt
august 6, 6:00–9:00 pm / hilde Performance Center
Enjoy an evening of kid’s activities including inflatables, games, face
painting, entertainment, eco-friendly activities and more.
PlyMouth on Parade
Sept 19, 9:30 am-12:30 pm / City Center
Celebrate our community with family activities and a parade
through City Center.
PuMP traCk tiMe trialS
tBd / Plymouth Playfield Pump track
Free event! Come test your skills and speed on the unique Plymouth
Pump Track. Bring your bike and ride the track to compete for prizes.
Event co-ran with 3rd Lair.
halloWeen at the Creek
oct 23, 5:30-9 pm / Plymouth Creek Center
The one and only stop you need to make to celebrate Halloween!
A family festival which includes carnival games, prizes, inflatables,
entertainment and treats.
PlyMouth artS fair
nov 21-22, times vary / Plymouth Creek Center
The creatives in your community will proudly display and sell their
artwork. This event features live music and other entertainment the
whole family can appreciate.
old faShioned ChriStMaS
dec 5, 2-5 pm / Plymouth Creek Park
Enjoy the sights, sounds, smells and tastes of the holidays;
sleigh rides, musical performances and cookies. Co-sponsored
by the Plymouth Historical Society.
the Parks and recreation department provides quality community events for residents of all ages and interests.
Partnerships with local businesses, civic groups and volunteers help to make these free or low cost events possible for 2020.
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2020 SPeCial eventS
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Fireworks Finale at 6:30pm
parkers lake park, county road 6 & niagara lane
February 1 • 3-7pm
activities
Hayrides • Pony and sled dog rides
recycle Bin races • games on ice
youtH ice FisHing contest • skating
Food vendors and more!
times vary between 3-6pm