Chanhassen, MN
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N 44° 51.715 W 093° 30.808
15T E 459433 N 4967739
Chanhassen, MN population 20,321 per sign. An estimated population of 24,481 (April 1, 2009), according to the city of Chanhassen, MN web site. Sign located on Hwy 5 west of Dell RD.
Waymark Code: WM8YD6
Location: Minnesota, United States
Date Posted: 05/30/2010
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Chanhassen Minnesota is a small, Minnesota community located just southwest of the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul. Most of the City is located within Carver County; however, 154 acres in eastern Chanhassen are located in Hennepin County.
There are twelve 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 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.
A Great Place to Work…
Our thriving businesses include a variety of commercial and industrial companies. Downtown Chanhassen offers great shopping, eating, and entertainment. Office and warehouse buildings are located in various industrial parks throughout the city. Since 1995, the City has added 3 million square feet of commercial/industrial space, which includes approximately 550 businesses that employ over 9,500 people.
Chanhassen industries include: printing, financial services, medical products, engineering, food production, high-tech manufacturing, and many more.
A Great Place to Play…
Chanhassen’s 500-acre park system features five community parks and 22 neighborhood parks scattered throughout the community. There are 55 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.
According to Chanhassen, MN web site.
Address: http://www.ci.chanhassen.mn.us/
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