This river valley suburb feels more like a "town" than a "city" with its rich heritage and unique geographical offerings. Sprawling prairies and wetlands amidst scenic ridges provide a backdrop for Huntington Park and Shakopee Hillside Estates a broad range of outdoor and indoor activities. Major veins for commuting from Shakopee are Highways 169 & 101 as well as County Road 18.
Shakopee Business
Shakopee is home to the largest planned business park in the area. Valley Green Business Park has 2,250 acres. Valleyfair has about 1,200 seasonal employees. Other major Shakopee employers include Anchor Glass Co., Scott County, St. Francis Regional Medical Center, Tsmura International, Certain Teed Corp., K'mart Distribution and Toro Company, Seagate and Canterbury Park. Shakopee Location
Incorporated in 1857, Shakopee is a city with a bustling downtown and a history as the site of a Dakota village called Tintonwan "Village on the Prairie". Shakopee, 30 miles southwest of Minneapolis and the seat of Scott County, retains its identity as a city rather than a suburb, with enough attractions, people, and character to prevent it from fading into surrounding suburbs. Access to the metro area is via Highways 169-101, and Highway 169 across the new Bloomington Ferry Bridge. Shakopee Recreation
The Minnesota River, which separates the city from adjacent more heavily populated Hennepin County, provides fishing and boating opportunities. With plenty of open space, the area has several striking geographic features, including an expanse of wetlands along the Minnesota River Valley, a sprawling prairie and a series of scenic rises. There are about 250 acres in the city park system in addition to the 1,120 acre James Wilke Regional Park Reserve. There are miles of paved nature trails for hiking and biking. |
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Shakopee Schools
| Shakopee Public Schools (District 720) serves Shakopee, Prior Lake and Savage. The elementary classes emphasize core subjects, offer art, music, physical education, health and media. The junior high offers a strong basic skills program while providing motivation toward independence, self-direction and scholastic achievement. In the senior high, the basics are emphasized while maintaining a vision of the future. In addition to the well rounded classes offered, School District 720 offers extensive after-school activities and parent involved programs such as Booster clubs and PTO. | | |
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Shakopee Shopping/Restaurants/Attractions
The 30 square mile city is known for such popular attractions as Valleyfair, the annual Renaissance Festival, Murphy's Landing, Mystic Lakes Casino, Raceway Park and Canterbury Park. Shakopee has a full-serve downtown, a busy focus of the community. This is where you will find the coffee shops, restaurants and fraternal organizations that long have been gathering places for residents and visitors. Shakopee Other Links
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