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Meeting Location: Municipal Center
City of
7100 147th Street West
Apple Valley, Minnesota 55124
April 4, 2024
PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE
INFORMAL MEETING TENTATIVE AGENDA
INFORMAL MEETING TO TAKE PLACE AT HAYES ARENA (14595 Hayes Rd)
6:00 p.m.
1.Parks Referendum Update
2.Misc. Committee / Staff Communications
PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE
REGULAR MEETING TENTATIVE AGENDA
7:00 p.m.
1.Call to Order and Pledge
2.Election of Officers – Chair and Secretary
3.Approval of the Agenda
4.Audience –10 Minutes Total Time Limit – For Items Not on this Agenda
5.Approval of the February 2024 Minutes
6.Agenda Items
A.Committee’s Annual Report
B. Department’s Annual Report
7.Committee / Staff Discussion Items
8.Adjourn
NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETINGS - Tentative:
Thursday, May 2, 2024 6:00 p.m. (Informal) and 7:00 p.m. (Regular)
Regular meetings are available on Spectrum Cable Channel180 and on the City’s website at
www.applevalleymn.gov
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PARKS & RECREATION ADVISORY
City of
April 4,2024
COMMITTEEMEETING DATE:
SECTION:
Regular
ITEM DESCRIPTION:
Election of Officers
STAFF CONTACT: DEPARTMENT/DIVISION:
Kayla Hechsel, Admin Coordinator Parks and Recreation Department
Action Requested:
Motion to Accept Vote Results for the Positions of Chairperson and Secretary
Summary:
City policy requires the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committeeannually electa Chairperson and a Secretary.
The Chairperson will preside over the meetings and the Secretary will sign any special meeting notifications and
will lead meetings in the event the Chairperson is absent. All current members of the Committee are eligible for
these offices. Once elections results have been announced, the new Chairperson will assume the role and
continue with the meeting.
Background:
Committee members may:
a.) Vote for any nominee, except where Minnesota Statutes §471.46 prohibits a member of the
Committee from voting for himself or herself.
b.) Abstain from voting.
A ballot will be provided at the meeting. After a vote has been received from each Committee member present,
the Administrative Coordinator will tally the votes and announce the results. A nominee must receive a majority
of votes of the quorum to be appointed. In case of a tie vote, the Chairperson shall make the appointment as
provided by state law, except Minnesota Statutes §471.46 prohibits a member of the Committee from voting for
himself or herself (Statute follows).
2024 Committee Members
Dave Freed
Noel Hammill
Lisa Hiebert
Matthew Hinrichs
Craig Long
Mark Schori
TBD
MINNESOTA STATUTES §471.46
471.46 VACANCIES; PERSONS INELIGIBLE TO APPOINTMENT.
No county, city, town, or school district officer shall be appointed to fill a vacancy in any elective office if
the officer has the power, either alone or as a member of a board, to make the appointment; and the ineligibility
shall not be affected by resignation before such appointment is made. This section shall not prevent the
appointment of a member of a city council to the office of mayor or clerk, but in that case the member shall not
vote in the appointment.
History:
(254-49) 1939 c 249; 1943 c 346 s 1;1959 c 422 s 1;1973 c 123 art 5 s 7; 1986 c 444
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4.
PARKS & RECREATION ADVISORY
City of
April 4, 2024
COMMITTEE MEETING DATE:
SECTION:
Regular
CITY OF APPLE VALLEY
PARKS AND RECREATION
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
April 4, 2024
Minutes of the February 1, 2024, Apple Valley Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee.
PRESENT: Committee Chair Brent Schulz; Committee Members Dave Freed, Lisa Hiebert,
Noel Hammill, and Craig Long; Parks and Recreation Director Eric Carlson; Parks
Superintendent Mike Endres; Recreation Facilities Manager Brian Christianson;
Administrative Coordinator Kayla Hechsel; Parks Maintenance Supervisor Steve Rother; and
Recreation Supervisor Bill Bird.
ABSENT: Committee Members Mark Schori and Matt Hinrichs; Recreation Superintendent
Nate Rosa; and Golf Course Manager Jim Zinck
ITEM 1. Call to Order
Chair Schulz called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Everyone took part in the Pledge of
Allegiance.
ITEM 2. Approval of Agenda
MOTION: by Freed, seconded by Hammill, approving the Agenda as
presented
VOTE: Yes – 5, No – 0
ITEM 3. Audience – 10 Minutes Total Time Limit – For Items Not on the Agenda
No one in the audience chose to speak at this time.
ITEM 4. Approval of the December 2023 Minutes.
MOTION:by Hammill, seconded by Hiebert, to approve the December 2023
minutes as presented.
VOTE: Yes – 5, No – 0
ITEM 5.A. Agenda Items – Consider Approval of the Park Sign Master Plan
One of the projects that is part of the 2023 Parks Referendum is redoing all signs across the
entire park system. City staff are asking the Committee to approve the sign master plan as
designed by Confluence, Inc. Parks Superintendent Mike Endres presented Confluence’s
CITY OF APPLE VALLEY
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ADVISORY COMMITTEE
April 4, 2024
design for the sign master plan, including renderings of the following kinds of signs: park
identification, trail markers, wayfinding, monument, park rules, and more. Parks
Superintendent highlighted where the existing park identification signs are and also showed a
map of where we would like future signs to go.
Committee Member Hammill suggested putting a lit monument sign at Hayes Rd by Fire
Station 1. Committee Chair Schulz stated that the Committee likes the design but wants more
information about how the signs will be constructed (what the posts will be made of, what
they will look like, etc.). Chair Schulz also brought up his concern that the white swoosh on
top of the signs might get lost visually. He suggested picture framing the sign to help.
Committee Members Hiebert and Long each emphasized the flexibility in the plan to allow
for where we put them. Committee Member Freed doesn’t feel comfortable approving the
master plan as presented because he doesn’t believe there are enough details within the
master plan. Director Carlson encouraged him to make a motion outlining what he is
comfortable approving.
Resident Brad Blackett of 457 Reflection Road shared his concern with the Committee that
the swoosh of the design is prevalent in other nearby community parks. He also suggested
having a QR code on the signs for visitors to use to obtain more information about the park.
Committee Member Long raised his concern that if the QR code were to be damaged, then it
would be useless. Committee Member Hiebert agreed.
MOTION: by Freed, seconded by Long, to approve the initial steps of the sign
master plan as presented.
VOTE: Yes – 5, No – 0
ITEM 6. Division Updates – Steve Rother
Due to a technical issue in the Council Chambers, Director Carlson directed Steve Rother to
give his presentation prior to the Mid-Winter Fest Reminder.
Parks Maintenance Supervisor Steve Rother provided the Committee with an update on the
park maintenance division. He highlighted the short outdoor skating season, snow plowing
operations, and the work staff are doing to mitigate Emerald Ash Borer in the park system.
Committee Member Long asked what the replanting will be for the boulevard trees being
removed for Emerald Ash Borer. Director Carlson stated that the City is offering reduced
price replacement trees for residents who lose boulevard trees under the condition that the
tree is planted in their front yard and not in the boulevard. Supervisor Rother wrapped up by
mentioning the preventative maintenance staff are doing and updating the Committee on the
staff training happening within the division.
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ITEM 5.B. Agenda Items – Mid-Winter Fest Reminder
Recreation Supervisor Bill Bird gave a reminder of the upcoming Mid-Winter Fest, which is
scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 3, and will take place at Johnny Cake Ridge Park West.
Recreation Supervisor Bird highlighted the scheduled events and showed a promotional
video.
ITEM 7. Committee/Staff Discussion Items
This being his last meeting, Director Carlson acknowledged Committee Chair Schulz’s 14-
year service on the Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee. Director Carlson thanked him
for his dedicated service and wished him well.
ITEM 8. Adjourn
There being no further business, the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee meeting was
adjourned.
MOTION: by Hammill, seconded by Freed, to adjourn the meeting at 7:52
p.m.
VOTE: Yes – 5, No – 0
Respectfully Submitted,
Kayla Hechsel, Administrative Coordinator
Approved by the Apple Valley Parks
and Recreation Advisory Committee Chair
on April 4, 2024.
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6.A.
PARKS & RECREATION ADVISORY
City of
April 4, 2024
COMMITTEEMEETING DATE:
SECTION:
Regular
ITEM DESCRIPTION:
Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee’s Annual Report
STAFF CONTACT: DEPARTMENT/DIVISION:
Kayla Hechsel, Admin CoordinatorParks and Recreation Department
Action Requested:
Motion to approvethe Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee’s 2023year-end report.
Summary:
By City ordinance, the Committee is required to provide an annual report to Council. A staff-prepared Parks &
Recreation Advisory Committee’s 2023year-end report is provided for your review.
Background:
Chapter 21 of the City Ordinances outlines establishment, membership and terms of the City’s advisory
committees. Section 32.03 of the Chapter directs that on or before April 1 of each year, the Committee shall submit
to the Council a report of its work during the preceding year. To that end, the Parks & Recreation Advisory
Committee’s 2023 year-end report is provided for your approval prior to its submission to Council.
ATTACHMENTS:
2023 year-end report
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PARKS & RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE
The Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee (PRAC) is an appointed committee of
volunteer citizens. The purpose of the PRAC is to advise and make recommendations
to City Council concerning parks, recreation, open space, and trail issues. In addition,
the PRAC provides input to City staff, acting as an advisory board on community
interests concerning recreation and parks.
The PRAC consists of seven members who are appointed by City Council for
three-year terms. The Chair and Secretary are elected annually by the committee at an
organizational meeting that is typically held in March.
2023 COMMITTEE MEMBERS
NAMETERM BEGANTERM ENDS
Dave Freed20202024
Noel Hammill20132025
Lisa Hiebert (Secretary)20192026
Matt Hinrichs20172026
Craig Long20222025
Mark Schori20192025
Brent Schulz (Chair)20102024
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MEMBERS’ ROLE
The PRAC’s work covers a broad range of issues that must be acted upon in a timely
manner. Occasionally, the formation of a “task force” or “study group” becomes
necessary to look into or work further on more complex issues. Participation in these
groups is voluntary. In 2023, PRAC members worked hard to engage the community on
the 2023 Parks Referendum.
PARK DEDICATION
The City has enacted an ordinance under Minnesota law that grants a community the
authority to receive land or cash (in lieu of land) for purposes of parks from residential
and commercial developers. This dedication is set depending on the size of the
proposed development and whether it is a residential or commercial development. If
the amount of land is not sufficient to support a park, a cash dedication is accepted.
The amount of the cash dedication is based on the type of residential or commercial
unit. The cash collected goes into a fund for purchase and/or development of parks
throughout the city. The PRAC reviews dedication funds annually.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN GUIDE
Required by the Metropolitan Council, the City of Apple Valley maintains a
“Comprehensive Guide Plan” for the City. Neighborhood service areas are defined to
help determine park needs for each portion of the City. A complete copy of the Plan is
available on the City’s website at www.applevalleymn.gov.
VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION
The City is fortunate to have many citizens who step forward and volunteer to help in
the community. One prime example can be found on our various advisory committees
and commissions, where we currently have over 40 active citizens dedicating their
time and talents to the betterment of our community. National Volunteer Recognition
Week was observed April 16–22, 2023, and the City extended thanks to all our
volunteers. In addition to our City committee/commission volunteer members, the
Parks & Recreation Department was extremely fortunate to have 797 individuals
volunteer over 3,000 hours in our parks system in 2023. We are grateful for their
dedication to keeping our parks clean and beautiful.
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2023 MEETINGS
Meetings were held on Jan. 5, Feb. 2, March 2, April 6, May 4, June 1, July 20 (park
tour), Aug. 3, Sept. 7, Oct. 5, Nov. 2, and Dec. 7, with additional special meetings called
on Jan. 12 and 19, April 13, July 13 and 27, and Nov. 7 and 9. Regular meetings were
held in the Municipal Center’s Council Chambers and video broadcast on Charter
Communication Cable Channel 180 starting at 7 p.m. Recordings of Regular meetings
were also made available on YouTube. Informal meetings were held at 6 p.m. in a
Municipal Center conference room prior to each Regular meeting. Special meetings
were also held in a Municipal conference room (mainly in conjunction with Informal
City Council meetings) and began between 5 and 6 p.m. The special meeting on Nov. 7
was held at the Tavern Grill, where the Committee and members of the community
gathered to await the results of the Parks Referendum in the Special Election.
Items of Discussion at Meetings Included:
•Parks referendum•Updating department logo
•Department staff changes•RisorApartments landscape plan
•Division updates•Storm water needs & the park system
•Valleywoodimprovement project•PinacleHockey Academy rental
•Bus tour of park system•Disc golf basket donation
•Sign master plan•Consultants for referendum projects
BUS TOUR OF THE PARK SYSTEM
(July 20, 2023)
Through many discussions throughout the year about
a potential parks referendum, PRAC members and
City staff toured four different sites of large projects
that were likely to be included on the referendum to
discuss improvement plans: Apple Valley Family
Aquatic Center, Kelley Park, Redwood Park, and
Apple Valley Community Center/Hayes Park. The
group also stopped at ValleywoodGolf Course to
receive an update on the irrigation and on-course
improvement project that was underway.
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2023 PARKS REFERENDUM
The Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee dedicated most of 2023 to engaging
with the community about the Parks Referendum. They spent the first half of the year
speaking with neighbors and local organizations to understand residents’ vision for our
entire park system, and they committed the remainder of the year to educating the
community on the proposed referendum package and encouraging everyone to cast
their vote.
ELECTION RESULTS
In a Special Election held on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023, Apple Valley residents voted in
favor of the Parks Referendum. The referendum had two separate ballot questions:
•Question 1 authorized the City to issue general obligation bonds in the amount of
$66,750,000 to fund improvements to parks, recreation facilities, and the trail
system
•Question 2 was contingent on the passage of Question 1 and authorized the City
to issue general obligation bonds in the amount of $6,500,000 to fund the
replacement of the Redwood Community Pool.
Question 1 passed with 66.52% of the vote, and Question 2
passed with 60.12% of the vote.
The Parks Referendum was presented as a direct response to residents’ requests for
improvements to our parks, trails, and recreational facilities. It is a result of thorough
research and public input and the tireless efforts of the PRAC, community
organizations, Apple Valley’s youth athletic associations, City consultants, and staff
across all City departments.
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PARKS REFERENDUM PROJECTS
With the passage of the 2023 Parks Referendum, the following projects will be
completed in the coming years:
Improving and Adding New Trails ($2,000,000)
Protecting Our Natural Resources ($2,000,000)
Preserving Amenities Throughout Our City
Parks ($16,750,000)
Improving the Apple Valley Family Aquatic
Center ($8,100,000)
Improving the Apple Valley Community Center
and Senior & Event Center ($10,600,000)
Redesigning and Reconstructing Redwood Park
and Redwood Community Pool ($16,100,000)
Improving Kelley Park ($8,600,000)
Constructing a Youth Baseball/Softball
Complex at Hayes Park ($5,200,000)
Improving Hayes Arena ($3,900,000)
For more information on the Parks Referendum
projects and their progress, visit
www.applevalleymn.gov/parksreferendum
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THANK YOU
Thank you to the Apple Valley City Council and the
residents of Apple Valley for your continued support of the
Parks & Recreation Departmentand the Parks &
Recreation Advisory Committeein our efforts to provide
opportunities for outstanding quality-of-life experiences.
Sincerely,
TheParks&RecreationAdvisoryCommittee
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ITEM:
6.B.
PARKS & RECREATION ADVISORY
City of
April 4, 2024
COMMITTEEMEETING DATE:
SECTION:
Regular
ITEM DESCRIPTION:
Parks & Recreation Department’s Annual Report
STAFF CONTACT: DEPARTMENT/DIVISION:
Kayla Hechsel, Admin CoordinatorParks and Recreation Department
Action Requested:
Motion to approvethe Parks & Recreation Department’s2023year-end report.
Summary:
Each department isrequired to provide an annual report to Council. Staff prepared theParks & Recreation
Department’s 2023year-end report, and itis provided for your review.
Background:
It is customary for City departments to provide the City Council with an annual report, and the Parks & Recreation
Department typically submits this report to Council at the end of March or beginning of April. According to
Chapter 21, Section 32.03 of the City Ordinances, the Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee shall also submit to
the Council a report of its work during the preceding year on or before April 1 of each year. The Parks &
Recreation Advisory Committee’s annual report makes up the first few pages of the full Parks & Recreation
Department’s report. The full Department’s 2023 year-end report is provided for your approval prior to its
submission to Council.
ATTACHMENTS:
Parks & Recreation Department 2023 year-end report
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PAGE(S)TOPIC
3Letter from the Director
4Demographics
5Staff Information
6–8Advisory Committee
9–10Parks Referendum
11–12Community Events
13–14Park Maintenance
15–16Arenas
17–19ValleywoodGolf Course
20–22SeniorCenter
23–24Aquatics
25–26Adult Athletics
27–29Youth & Family Recreation Programs
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Dear Apple Valley Resident:
As we reflect on the past year, we are thrilled to present
the Parks & Recreation Department Annual Report. We remain
committed to providing exceptional parks and recreation
services to our vibrant community. Throughout 2023, we have
strived to create inclusive and engaging opportunities for
residents of all ages and backgrounds to connect with nature,
foster healthy lifestyles, and build meaningful relationships with
neighbors and friends. Here are some highlights from 2023:
•AQUATICS –Over 75,000 visitors used the AVFAC and
Redwood Community Pool during the hot summer months.
Our certified lifeguards taught over 350 swimming lessons.
•EMERALD ASH BORER –Park staff have begun aggressively removing diseased trees across the
park system and replacing them with diverse species of trees to improve the urban forest.
•MUSIC IN KELLEY PARK –This popular Friday night concert series continues to be a favorite
summertime event sponsored by the Apple Valley Arts Foundation.
•PARKS REFERENDUM –Residents supported two separate ballot questions totaling $73,250,000 in
improvements to the parks and recreation system. The improvements will be made over the
course of the next four to five years.
•SENIOR CENTER –Nearly 900 members belong to the Apple Valley Seniors Organization and over
23,000 visits were made to the Senior & Event Center in 2023.
•SPECIAL EVENTS –Mid-Winter Fest, Freedom Days, and Trunk-or-Treat are community favorites.
•VALLEYWOOD IRRIGATION PROJECT –This massive project to replace the 45-year-old irrigation
system and make on-course improvements to enhance the customer experience was completed.
Looking ahead, we are excited about the opportunities that 2024 holds. We are committed
to continuous improvement and innovation, and we look forward to introducing new initiatives and
programs that will further enrich the lives of our community.
None of our accomplishments would have been possible without the efforts of our dedicated
staff, Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee, City Council, volunteers, and our involved community.
On behalf of the Parks & Recreation Department, we extend our sincere gratitude for your ongoing
support and collaboration.
As we embark on the journey ahead, we invite you to join us in shaping the future of parks
and recreation in our city. Please check out our website for updates on the parks referendum
projects (www.applevalleymn.gov/parksreferendum). Together we can create a more vibrant,
healthy, and connected community that will endure for generations to come.
On behalf of our 38 full-time and 400+ seasonal employees, it is our privilege to serve you,
the citizens of Apple Valley.
Sincerely,
Eric Carlson, Parks & Recreation Director
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POPULATIONHOUSEHOLDSEMPLOYMENTHOUSEHOLD SIZE
55,67321,41215,5492.60
ETHNICITY
MEDIAN
AVERAGE
White: 70%
HOUSEHOLD
WAGE
Asian: 6%
INCOME
49,768
Hispanic: 8%
$97,600
Black: 10%
Apple
BenchmarkAverageBurnsvilleEaganLakevilleRosemount
Valley
Population Estimate57,97155,67364,52268,88973,82826,943
Square Miles301827333835
Number of City Parks585176606736
Number of City Park Acres
1,0247011,1061,3961,214705
(excl. golf course)
Number of City Park Acres
1,0678911,1271,3961,214705
(incl. golf course)
Miles of Concrete
5914540378971
Sidewalk
Miles of Bituminous Trails87745711214251
Residents per Square Mile2,1893,2832,5992,2092,044810
*Data obtained from Met Council, 2022
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FULL TIME/PART SEASONAL (NON-
FULL-TIME EQUIVALENTS (FTEs)TOTAL
TIME (BENEFITTED)BENEFITTED)
Parks & Recreation Administration7.9-7.9
Park Maintenance17.04.7321.73
Recreation Programs-1.581.58
Apple Valley Community Center1.002.963.96
Apple Valley Senior Center3.140.493.63
Aquatics-14.9814.98
ValleywoodGolf Course4.011.7815.78
Arenas2.03.275.27
Total FTEs35.0439.7974.83
Number of People38400 +/-
PARKS & REC EMPLOYEES20192020202120222023
Combined Years of Service725777850801679
TWO STAFF RETIRED IN 2023.
Thank you for your combined 56 years of dedicated service,
Chuck Kopesky(18 years) & Mark Weimelt(38 years)!
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PARKS & RECREATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE
The Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee (PRAC) is an appointed committee of
volunteer citizens. The purpose of the PRAC is to advise and make recommendations
to City Council concerning parks, recreation, open space, and trail issues. In addition,
the PRAC provides input to City staff, acting as an advisory board on community
interests concerning recreation and parks.
The PRAC consists of seven members who are appointed by City Council for
three-year terms. The Chair and Secretary are elected annually by the committee at an
organizational meeting that is typically held in March.
2023 COMMITTEE MEMBERS
NAMETERM BEGANTERM ENDS
Dave Freed20202024
Noel Hammill20132025
Lisa Hiebert (Secretary)20192026
Matt Hinrichs20172026
Craig Long20222025
Mark Schori20192025
Brent Schulz (Chair)20102024
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MEMBERS’ ROLE
The PRAC’s work covers a broad range of issues that must be acted upon in a timely
manner. Occasionally, the formation of a “task force” or “study group” becomes
necessary to look into or work further on more complex issues. Participation in these
groups is voluntary. In 2023, PRAC members worked hard to engage the community on
the 2023 Parks Referendum.
PARK DEDICATION
The City has enacted an ordinance under Minnesota law that grants a community the
authority to receive land or cash (in lieu of land) for purposes of parks from residential
and commercial developers. This dedication is set depending on the size of the
proposed development and whether it is a residential or commercial development. If
the amount of land is not sufficient to support a park, a cash dedication is accepted.
The amount of the cash dedication is based on the type of residential or commercial
unit. The cash collected goes into a fund for purchase and/or development of parks
throughout the city. The PRAC reviews dedication funds annually.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN GUIDE
Required by the Metropolitan Council, the City of Apple Valley maintains a
“Comprehensive Guide Plan” for the City. Neighborhood service areas are defined to
help determine park needs for each portion of the City. A complete copy of the Plan is
available on the City’s website at www.applevalleymn.gov.
VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION
The City is fortunate to have many citizens who step forward and volunteer to help in
the community. One prime example can be found on our various advisory committees
and commissions, where we currently have over 40 active citizens dedicating their
time and talents to the betterment of our community. National Volunteer Recognition
Week was observed April 16–22, 2023, and the City extended thanks to all our
volunteers. In addition to our City committee/commission volunteer members, the
Parks & Recreation Department was extremely fortunate to have 797 individuals
volunteer over 3,000 hours in our parks system in 2023. We are grateful for their
dedication to keeping our parks clean and beautiful.
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2023 MEETINGS
Meetings were held on Jan. 5, Feb. 2, March 2, April 6, May 4, June 1, July 20 (park
tour), Aug. 3, Sept. 7, Oct. 5, Nov. 2, and Dec. 7, with additional special meetings called
on Jan. 12 and 19, April 13, July 13 and 27, and Nov. 7 and 9. Regular meetings were
held in the Municipal Center’s Council Chambers and video broadcast on Charter
Communication Cable Channel 180 starting at 7 p.m. Recordings of Regular meetings
were also made available on YouTube. Informal meetings were held at 6 p.m. in a
Municipal Center conference room prior to each Regular meeting. Special meetings
were also held in a Municipal conference room (mainly in conjunction with Informal
City Council meetings) and began between 5 and 6 p.m. The special meeting on Nov. 7
was held at the Tavern Grill, where the Committee and members of the community
gathered to await the results of the Parks Referendum in the Special Election.
Items of Discussion at Meetings Included:
•Parks referendum•Updating department logo
•Department staff changes•RisorApartments landscape plan
•Division updates•Storm water needs & the park system
•Valleywoodimprovement project•PinacleHockey Academy rental
•Bus tour of park system•Disc golf basket donation
•Sign master plan•Consultants for referendum projects
BUS TOUR OF THE PARK SYSTEM
(July 20, 2023)
Through many discussions throughout the year about
a potential parks referendum, PRAC members and
City staff toured four different sites of large projects
that were likely to be included on the referendum to
discuss improvement plans: Apple Valley Family
Aquatic Center, Kelley Park, Redwood Park, and
Apple Valley Community Center/Hayes Park. The
group also stopped at ValleywoodGolf Course to
receive an update on the irrigation and on-course
improvement project that was underway.
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2023 PARKS REFERENDUM
The Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee dedicated most of 2023 to engaging
with the community about the Parks Referendum. They spent the first half of the year
speaking with neighbors and local organizations to understand residents’ vision for our
entire park system, and they committed the remainder of the year to educating the
community on the proposed referendum package and encouraging everyone to cast
their vote.
ELECTION RESULTS
In a Special Election held on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023, Apple Valley residents voted in
favor of the Parks Referendum. The referendum had two separate ballot questions:
•Question 1 authorized the City to issue general obligation bonds in the amount of
$66,750,000 to fund improvements to parks, recreation facilities, and the trail
system
•Question 2 was contingent on the passage of Question 1 and authorized the City
to issue general obligation bonds in the amount of $6,500,000 to fund the
replacement of the Redwood Community Pool.
Question 1 passed with 66.52% of the vote, and Question 2
passed with 60.12% of the vote.
The Parks Referendum was presented as a direct response to residents’ requests for
improvements to our parks, trails, and recreational facilities. It is a result of thorough
research and public input and the tireless efforts of the PRAC, community
organizations, Apple Valley’s youth athletic associations, City consultants, and staff
across all City departments.
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PARKS REFERENDUM PROJECTS
With the passage of the 2023 Parks Referendum, the following projects will be
completed in the coming years:
Improving and Adding New Trails ($2,000,000)
Protecting Our Natural Resources ($2,000,000)
Preserving Amenities Throughout Our City
Parks ($16,750,000)
Improving the Apple Valley Family Aquatic
Center ($8,100,000)
Improving the Apple Valley Community Center
and Senior & Event Center ($10,600,000)
Redesigning and Reconstructing Redwood Park
and Redwood Community Pool ($16,100,000)
Improving Kelley Park ($8,600,000)
Constructing a Youth Baseball/Softball
Complex at Hayes Park ($5,200,000)
Improving Hayes Arena ($3,900,000)
For more information on the Parks Referendum
projects and their progress, visit
www.applevalleymn.gov/parksreferendum
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Apple Valley Parks & Recreation hosts special
events throughout the year to bring the
community together in celebration. The two
primary events held every year are Mid-Winter
Fest in February and Freedom Days in July. This
year’s events also included the third annual
Trunk-or-Treat, which was held in the parking
lot of the Apple Valley Family Aquatic Center.
The Apple Valley Police Department hosts this
event, and Parks & Recreation assists.
MID-WINTER FEST (Saturday, Feb. 4)
Mild temperatures spurred hundreds of people to get outdoors and enjoy activities,
entertainment, and refreshments at the annual Mid-Winter Fest at Johnny Cake Ridge Park.
The morning kicked off with a Mites Hockey Jamboree that was coordinated by Eastview
Hockey Association and drew 300 skaters and spectators. Afternoon highlights included
snowshoeing, sledding, skating, horse-pulled wagon rides, and hours of garden-cart train
rides pulled by the Police Department’s UTV. KidsdanceDJ got the little ones dancing and
the Scary Numan Band took everyone back to the 80s by playing dozens of popular cover
songs.
The food trucks were busy from start to finish and featured menu items of tacos and
brick-oven pizzas. The newly added beverage garden provided a nice retreat for people to
enjoy hot chocolate and hot cider provided by the Rotary Club of Apple Valley and beer and
wine provided by Rascal’s. The event concluded with a spectacular fireworks show. Thank
you to our sponsors for making the event a huge success: Eastview Hockey Association,
Apple Valley Hockey Association, Apple Valley Arts Foundation, Rotary Club of Apple Valley,
and Royal Credit Union.
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FREEDOM DAYS (Wednesday, June 28–Tuesday, July 4, 2023)
The annual July Fourth celebration, Freedom Days,
has been coordinated by a committee of dedicated
volunteers for many years. The Parks & Recreation
Department hosted the annual two-and five-mile
Fun Runs, which were held on the morning of
Tuesday, July 4. A total of 240 people of all ages
participated. New in 2023, the Apple Valley Seniors
Organization hosted a root beer float event.
Beverages were sold for $1 apiece from 12:30–2
p.m. on Saturday, July 1. Approximately 150 people
came out to enjoy this cool treat on what turned
out to be a very hot day!
TRUNK-OR-TREAT
(Saturday, October 28, 2023)
The third annual Trunk-or-Treat event was
help on Saturday, October 28, in the
Apple Valley Family Aquatic Center
parking lot. From 11 a.m.–1 p.m.,
approximately 1,500 kids wearing
costumes trick-or-treated their way
through rows of decorate vehicles
sponsored by local businesses,
community groups, Dakota County, and
City of Apple Valley departments. A total
of 25 Trunk-or-Treat groups handed out
candy and snacks. This event is organized
by the Apple Valley Police Department
with assistance from the Apple Valley
Parks & Recreation Department.
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PARK MAINTENANCE DIVISION
In 2023, the Park Maintenance Division continued
to maintain more than 680 acres of parkland on a
daily basis. These efforts ensured our facilities,
athletic fields, trails, and playgrounds remained
clean, safe, and playable.
DID YOU KNOW?
In 2023, 46 of Apple Valley’s 51 parks were
adopted by the Adopt-a-Park program.
During snow events, over 81 miles of
pathways and walkways are plowed by Park
Maintenance crews.
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PROJECTS COMPLETED IN 2023
•Completed GIS mapping of all trees
planted in the park system in the past five
years
•Introduced the Productive Parks software
to streamline day-to-day operations. We
are currently using it to track inspections
and duties.
•Downsized planting beds at Kelley Park.
•Renovated maintenance shop at Johnny
Cake Ridge Park East.
•Coordinated with the Natural
Resources Division to remove 82 trees
infected with Emerald Ash Borer on
five park properties. For each tree
removed, one new tree was planted in
its place, and diverse variety of trees
were planted.
•Implemented a new, fully autonomous
field striper to streamline our athletic
field striping operations.
•Removed old fencing around the
courts at the Hayes Complex
•Chip sealed, fog sealed, and striped all
parking lots at the Johnny Cake Ridge
Park East athletic complex.
•Coordinated with a group of over 150
volunteers from Wings Financial to
remove invasive willows growing around
Cobblestone Lake.
•Worked with Tree Trust to complete
landscape project at Cobblestone Lake.
•Assisted with three Eagle Scout projects.
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HAYES ARENA
At Hayes Arena, our second year of year-round ice went very well. There was an increase in
both ice rental and overall use from the previous year. We hosted 20 weeks of Learn to Skate
lessons from April through September (lessons in October through February are hosted at the
Sports Arena). Additionally, for the first time, we hosted 19 public skating, open freestyle, and
open hockey on Saturdays after the Learn to Skate lessons. And due to the warm winter
temperatures creating challenges for outdoor ice, the Hayes Arena hosted two free open
skating sessions for the public around the holidays.
The biggest project of the year at Hayes Arena was the replacement of the sound system,
which was original to the facility. This replacement has been a welcome change and greatly
appreciated by our users.
HAYES HOURS OF ICE DRY FLOOR
ARENATIME RENTEDHOURS RENTED
20191,630305
20201,180-
20211,478165
20221,914-
20231,928-
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SPORTS ARENA
At the Sports Arena, 2023 brought a great ice season. In the dry floor season, the Sports Arena
hosted the Apple Valley High School Men’s and Women’s tennis teams, Apple Valley High
School gym classes, two craft sales, a week-long consignment sale, and the City’s first Family
Fun Fest (which we hope to make an annual event).
SPORTS ARENA20192020202120222023
Hours of Ice Time Rented1,1139089541,1781,189
Hours of Ice Time per JPA458347456565611
Learn to Skate Participants342240380470491
Dry Floor Hours Rented13070110105147
Dry Floor Time Used per JPA215115220233268
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VALLEYWOOD GOLF COURSE
In 2023, Valleywoodhad its most important year in its history with the long overdue
replacement of the 45-year-old irrigation system. The contractors involved (Leibold
Irrigation, EC Irrigation Design and Norby Golf Architects) did a wonderful job keeping staff
and the golfers informed of their progress and minimizing the negative impact on the
golfers’ experience while the project was underway. While the number of rounds of golf
were down in 2023—mostly attributable to poor weather in April and the on-course
projects requiring hole closures in the fall—revenue for the year reached an all-time high.
Even with the large on-course project and an increase in the City’s seasonal wage scales,
Valleywoodended the year with a healthy operational profit.
Additionally, virtually all our leagues have filled back up to pre-pandemic numbers with
very few spaces remaining available in any of our public leagues. We also saw strong
growth in our event operation this year thanks to the dedicated efforts of our event staff.
WEBSITE UPGRADE
Valleywoodlaunched a new website in
February 2023! To book a tee time, sign up
for a golf league, or learn more about
renting our banquet room, visit
www.valleywoodgolf.com.
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STRATEGIC BUSINESS PLAN
Valleywoodhas continued to follow the priorities spelled out in the Valleywood
Strategic Business Plan, which was established by the City Council in July 2021.
•Operating the food and beverage business as a “deli”-type operation has worked
well, and the food and beverage staff excelled in 2023 (their third year working in
this model).
•We have had great success using various caterers for outside events, and the event
hosts appreciate the ability to bring in the caterer of their choice for their event.
•The event business growth is currently outpacing the goals of the Business Plan.
•Revenue per round of golf has increased by nearly $2 per round.
IRRIGATION AND ON-COURSE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
In 2023, we completed a massive construction project to improve the playability and
course conditions of Valleywood. This project consisted of the following:
•Replacement of the 45-year-old irrigation system with 920 new sprinkler heads,
miles of new piping, and a new pump system.
•Upgrades to the driving range including a realignment of the tee, new aiming
targets, new netting on the west side of the range, and new hitting mats.
•Construction of new tee complexes on holes 3 and 15.
•Realignment of a few fairways to improve course playability.
•Made drainage improvements throughout the course.
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VALLEYWOOD EVENTS
This year, Valleywoodhosted a variety of events such
as golf tournaments, public events, meetings,
banquets, weddings, and other celebrations. The
events below are just a snapshot of all the gatherings
hosted by Valleywoodin 2023.
•High School Boys’ & Girls’ Conference
Tournaments
•Chamber of Commerce Tournament
•Grand Fall Tasting Event
•Police Department SWAT Training
•MPGA Meetings
•Graduation Parties
•High School Athletics Banquets
VALLEYWOOD BY THE NUMBERS
20192020202120222023
Patron Card Holders6321418673
Senior Patron Card Holders324184284274271
Members –Women’s League (18)9092939376
Members –Women’s League (9)132116136143143
Members –Men’s League13072104120116
Members –Senior League1099611010598
Number of Rounds Played28,84132,91038,95934,46532,747
Large Range Buckets Sold4,4956,8747,0038,7057,133
Medium Range Buckets Sold1,9941,8462,8252,6702,189
18-Hole Cart Rentals8,55511,87714,39113,51413,412
9-Hole Cart Rentals5,9785,9078,7668,7668,916
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APPLE VALLEY SENIOR & EVENT CENTER
The Apple Valley Senior & Event Center is a 21,000 square foot facility that provides space
for senior recreation during weekdays and meeting/banquet space available for rent in the
evening and on weekends. In the 2022–23 fiscal year, there were 860 members of the
Apple Valley Seniors Organization (presently there are 917 members in the 2023–24 fiscal
year). Senior programming focuses on education, recreation, arts and crafts, exercise,
entertainment, games, and day trips.
REGULARLY SCHEDULED ACTIVITIES AT THE SENIOR & EVENT CENTER
Men’s & Ladies’ BilliardsFeed My Starving Children
Bicycle GroupFriday Flicks
BingoGather Around Music Jam
Board Games*Gentle Yoga
Book ClubsHardanger Embroidery
Bunco Dice*Knitting & Crocheting
Caretakers’ Support Group*Morning Stretch Exercise
Core & Cardio*Quilting Bees
Card Games (Bridge, Cribbage, Hand & Painters
Foot, Pinochle, 500, Euchre*)Re-Created Cards
Dinner Club*Senior Learning Zoom*
Donated BreadStitchers
DominoesStorytelling*
Driver ImprovementTable Tennis
Drumming
*New this year!
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APPLE VALLEY SENIORS ORGANIZATION
The Senior & Event Center is home to the Apple Valley Seniors Organization. The Apple
Valley Seniors is headed up by a volunteer Executive Committee consisting of a
President, Vice President, Treasurer, Assistant Treasurer, Secretary, and Member-at-
Large. Other volunteer committees include Education & Service, Finance, Historians,
Membership, and Lettuce Do Lunch. Adults aged 55+ are eligible to become a member,
and benefits of membership include a monthly newsletter, discounts on some
activities, new member orientation and tour of the Senior & Event Center, and
participation in bingo, movies, and the Discounted Bread program.
OUR MEMBERS
There are currently 917 members, which is 57 more members than last year. Our
members come from all over the state (with 8 out-of-state members).
*CITY# OF MEMBERS
Apple Valley559
Burnsville118
Lakeville74
Rosemount44
Eagan39
Farmington21
Bloomington8
SENIOR & EVENT CENTER ACTIVITY
Prior Lake8
PARTICIPANTS IN 2023
Savage8
January1,480July2,079
February1,612August2,033
*Three or fewer members come from the
following cities: Brainerd, Eden Prairie, Forest
March2,034September1,819
Lake, Milaca, Shakopee, South St. Paul, St.
April2,066October2,315
Paul, Minneapolis, Lake Elmo, Crystal, Edina,
May2,459November2,201
Hampton, Hopkins, Hastings, IGH, Richfield,
West St. Paul, and Woodbury
June2,035December1,450
TOTAL23,403
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RENTAL GROUPS
The Apple Valley Senior & Event Center is the ideal location for celebrations, events,
banquets, and meetings. Groups as small as five and as large as 216 will find this facility a
welcoming place to host their event.
ROOM# OF RENTALSHOURS RESERVED
1 Section of Yellowstone Room84298
2 Sections of Yellowstone Room1988
Full Yellowstone Room (3 Sections)15108
Glacier Room1227
Yosemite Room62183
TOTALS192704
FACILITY PROJECTS
Projects that occurred at the facility in 2023 include:
•New parts for pumps and motors were installed in all heat pumps on the first floor.
•Commercial carpet cleaners cleaned all carpet in the facility during the annual
summer cleaning shut down.
•Two water softeners were replaced.
•One warming oven was purchased by the Apple Valley Seniors.
•Paint touchups were done throughout the building.
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AQUATICS PROGRAM
The summer of 2023 was almost
perfect for fun at the pools! With
long stretches of hot weather and
very little rain, it was a summer of
maximums. There were 42 days with
the daytime high temperature about
80 degrees, and 22 days with high
temps in the 90s. Heat indexes were
over 100 degrees several times.
AIR QUALITY STANDARDS
Due to wildfires in Canada, there were a few
summer days of poor air quality. This resulted in
the Recreation Division defining a standard to help
decide when and which activities should be
postponed due to air quality. Some swimming
lessons were postponed when air quality was
hazardous for all users and additional rest was
recommended for staff facing high exposure.
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APPLE VALLEY FAMILY AQUATIC CENTER
Attendance at the Apple Valley Family Aquatic Center came in just above summer 2022
with almost 68,000 entries—a new post-pandemic high. This growth was driven by an
ever-increasing interest in Water Walking for adults in the early evening, attendance
for which has been up 33% year over year.
FAMILY AQUATIC CENTER20192020202120222023
Open Swim Attendance49,155-53,95057,33067,909
Water Walking Attendance5,091-8,7706,3338,430
Days Open68-797276
Days Closed13-353
Average Daily Attendance723-683796893
REDWOOD COMMUNITY POOL
Attendance was very strong at the Redwood Community Pool in 2023. Swimming
lessons had 355 registered students, which is up slightly from the 340 registered
students who participated in 2022.
FAMILY AQUATIC CENTER20192020202120222023
Open Swim Attendance3,366-5,0215,4415,544
Swim Lesson Participants238-240340355
Private Pool Reservations49-777467
Days Open65-677273
Days Closed5-1276
Average Daily Attendance52-7510191
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ADULT ATHLETICS
The Parks & Recreation Department offers adult leagues in the following sports: volleyball,
cornhole/bean bag toss, softball, basketball, and kickball. When fields are not in use by
our programs or local youth athletic organizations, they are rented out to private groups
and clubs. Field rentals were heavy again in 2023, bringing in additional revenue for the
department.
CORNHOLE/BEAN BAG TOSS LEAGUES
Cornhole/bean bag toss leagues continue to be well-attended but have leveled out after
more than doubling from 2021 to 2022. Indoor leagues are offered in the winter, spring,
and late fall at the Apple Valley Community Center. Leagues move outdoors to Johnny
Cake Ridge Park East during the summer and early fall seasons. A total of 128 teams
participated in leagues in 2023.
Cornhole League Registrations
149
160
128
140
120
100
68
80
60
60
32
40
20
0
20192020202120222023
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VOLLEYBALL LEAGUES
2023 was another banner year for the adult
Adult Volleyball Team Registrations
volleyball program with 381 total volleyball
450
teams participating in leagues and an
381
400
annual tournament, which is a 13% increase
337
350
over 2022. Apple Valley offers adult
287
300
volleyball leagues year-round, as well as
250
216
208
tournament during Mid-Winter Fest. Indoor
200
leagues at the Apple Valley Community
150
Center include women’s officiated, women’s
100
self-officiated, open self-officiated, and co-
50
rec self-officiated play. Summer outdoor
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sand volleyball leagues are also offered at
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Johnny Cake Ridge Park East.
SOFTBALL LEAGUES
Softball League Registrations
New for 2023, Apple Valley’s softball
160
140
program tried a collaborative softball
140
129
program with the City of Eagan. The
115
120
104
competitive league was a success with both
100
cities having four teams in the league and
77
80
each city hosting the league for six weeks.
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Softball numbers continue to trend down
state-wide, and Apple Valley’s softball
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program has mirrored those trends with a
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9.6% decrease in teams in 2023 from 2022.
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Even so, 104 teams participated in the
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summer and fall seasons.
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RECREATION PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH AND FAMILIES
The Parks & Recreation Department offers many recreation programs for youth and
families that emphasize all different kinds of learning and fun. These programs include the
Little Orchard Preschool, preschool classes, the summer playground program and puppet
wagon, holiday programming, open gyms, outdoor ice skating, and contracted programs
such as Music Together and Soccer Shots.
LITTLE ORCHARD PRESCHOOL &
PRESCHOOL CLASSES
Little Orchard Preschool is held on
Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at the
Apple Valley Community Center from
September through May. For children not
enrolled in Little Orchard Preschool, we
offer other preschool classes throughout
the year.
MUSIC TOGETHER & SOCCER SHOTS
We continue to share successful partnerships
with local programs Music in the Valley
Together and Soccer Shots, which are both
geared toward children up to five years of age.
In 2023, we had 35 Music Together
participants and 73 Soccer Shots participants.
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SUMMER PROGRAMS
SUMMER PLAYGROUND PROGRAM –182Total Participants in 2023
One of Apple Valley’s longest-running programs, the Summer Playground Program
keeps kids ages 6–11 active and engage on summer mornings. In 2023, the program
was held for six weeks Mondays through Thursdays at Hayes Park, Redwood Park, and
Cedar Isle Park.
SUMMER CAMPS –236 Total Campers in 2023
We expanded our camp offerings for children ages 6–11 to include more full-day
opportunities. Camps included Summer Surge, Day Camp, Camp Whatever, Camp
Quest, and Awesome Adventure Camp.
PUPPET THEATER –3,100 Total Attendees in 2023
The Apple Valley Puppet Theater made a triumphant return in 2023 and visited 16
parks per week from June 12 through August 11. This was the 45th season of the
puppet wagon!
HOLIDAY PROGRAMS
We love to celebrate holidays in Apple
Valley! The following popular programs
help families get in the festive spirit:
•My House Got Egged by the Easter
Bunny
•Breakfast with the Easter Bunny
•Black Light Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt
•Trunk or Treat (in partnership with the
Apple Valley Police and Fire
Departments)
•Bowl with Santa (in partnership with
Bogart’s Entertainment Center)
•Skating with Santa
In 2023, we had 1,169 people participate in
holiday programs.
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OUTDOOR SKATING
The 2022–23 outdoor skating season ran
from December 24 through February 20.
The 58-day season was slightly shorter
than the 2021–22 season (63 days) but was
higher than the five-year season average of
53 days. There were 6,428 skaters counted
on the half hour during the season,
compared with 9,702 during the milder
2021–22 season.
Five warming houses were open this
season: Johnny Cake Activity Center,
GalaxiePark, Huntington Park, Apple Valley
East Park, and Apple Valley Community
Center.
OPEN GYM PROGRAMS
Open gym time for youth and families is offered at the Apple Valley Community Center
seven days a week and at no cost or a nominal fee. A new standard has been set for K–
12 where these programs will be available on non-school days and holiday breaks
moving forward.
PRESCHOOL OPEN GYM –108Registered Families in 2023
Preschoolers ages five and under have full access to scooters, trikes, balls, and
tumbling mats during this gym time, which is held on Mondays, Wednesdays, and
Fridays during the school year and Wednesdays in the summer.
YOUTH OPEN GYM –340 Registered Participants in 2023
Youth open gym is designed for students in grades 6–12 to play basketball or volleyball
Mondays through Fridays from 2:30–4:30 p.m. and weekends from noon–2 p.m. The
program is free, and parents do not stay.
FAMILY OPEN GYM
Adults and children ages 17 and under play basketball and volleyball together during
this free gym time. Family Open Gym is offered daily from noon–2 p.m.
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THANK YOU
Thank you to the Apple Valley City Council, the Apple
Valley Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee, and the
residents of Apple Valley for your continued support of the
Parks & Recreation Department in our efforts to provide
opportunities for outstanding quality-of-life experiences.
Sincerely,
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