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Chanhassen Minnesota is a small, Minnesota
community located just south of the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and
St. Paul. With an estimated
population of 21,561 (April 1, 2002), Chanhassen has 14,427 acres in
24 square miles. Most of the City is located within Carver County;
however, 154 acres in eastern Chanhassen are located in Hennepin
County.
There
are eleven beautiful, clean lakes wholly or partially located within
the City limits: Christmas Lake, Harrison Lake, Lake Ann, Lake Lucy,
Lake Minnewashta, Lake Riley, Lake St. Joe, Lake Susan, Lotus Lake,
Rice Marsh Lake, and Silver Lake. Five major highways traverse the community, making it easy to
reach other metropolitan areas. Trunk Highways 5, 7 and 212 run
east/west and Trunk Highway 41 and 101 run north/south.
The city is served by two public school districts: Minnetonka
District 276 and Chaska District 112. Many quality private schools
are also available. Law enforcement services are provided under a contractual
agreement with the Carver County Sheriff’s Department. The city
contracts for 48 hours of patrol services each day.
The Chanhassen Fire Department has 47 on-call members. The Main
Fire Station is located on Laredo Drive and a satellite station is
located on Minnewashta Parkway. Chanhassen’s 500-acre park system features five community parks
and 22 neighborhood parks scattered throughout the community. There
are 30 miles of trails and sidewalks for walkers, bikers, runners,
and in-line skaters to enjoy. The trails connect downtown, parks,
and neighborhoods.
The Chanhassen Senior Center, located in the lower level of City
Hall, is a social gathering place for people 55 and over. The center
offers programs, trips, meals on wheels, and congregate dining. The
Chanhassen Recreation Center (located on the east side of Bluff
Creek Elementary School) provides residents with the opportunity to
stay fit. There is a fitness room, gym, aerobic/dance studio, and
five public meeting rooms that are available for rent.
With the generous support of area businesses, the City hosts
several community events each year: February Festival, Easter
Egg/Candy Hunt, Arbor Day Celebration, July 4th Celebration, Fire
Department Open House, Halloween Party, and Tree Lighting Ceremony.
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