Lakefront Park

Address
5000 Kop Pkwy SE
Prior Lake, MN 55372 Get Directions
Website https://www.priorlakemn.gov/Home/Components/FacilityDirectory/FacilityDirectory/56/388

Lakefront Park is Prior Lake's main city park, 5000 Kop Parkway SE, sitting on the shore of Prior Lake a couple of blocks from downtown. It is the town's front yard: the outdoor amphitheater where the summer concerts and Lakefront Music Fest happen, Watzl's Beach, a fishing dock, boat slips and canoe and kayak rack rentals, picnic shelters and grills, a big playground, a skate park, tennis, basketball and volleyball courts, ball fields, and a network of walking trails through the wooded and prairie parts of the park. In winter the hill becomes the sledding hill and the rinks flood for skating and hockey.

Most of the big community events on this site happen here: the Fourth of July fireworks over the lake off Watzl's Beach, Lakefront Music Fest in July, Music in the Park nights, DecembRRR Dazzle and the tree lighting in December, and the student council's Winter Fest. The Saturday farmers market is a couple of blocks away on Main Avenue downtown. The park is open daily 6 am to 10 pm and shelters can be reserved through Prior Lake Parks and Recreation.

Know before you go

Hours
Daily 6 am to 10 pm
Good to know
  • Watzl's Beach is unguarded and is also reachable by boat.
  • Shelter reservations through Prior Lake Parks and Recreation (plrec.recdesk.com).
  • Big events (fireworks, Music Fest) fill the lots early; downtown street parking is a short walk.

Hours and prices change. Confirm with the venue before you make the trip. Details checked August 2026.

Events at this venue

Today

  • See Me Neurodiverse Community Fest

    Kids & Family
    Lakefront Park 5000 Kop Pkwy SE, Prior Lake, MN +1 more

    An afternoon at Lakefront Park built around neurodiversity, with a ninja course, sensory friendly spaces, inflatables, crafts, and resource booths.

  • Music in the Park: The C-Notes

    Live Music
    Lakefront Park 5000 Kop Pkwy SE, Prior Lake, MN +1 more

    The C-Notes finally get their Music in the Park date after June's postponement. Free show at Lakefront Park, so bring a blanket or a camp chair.

    Free

  • 9th Annual Woo Woo Pawlooza

    Fundraiser
    Lakefront Park 5000 Kop Pkwy SE, Prior Lake, MN +1 more

    Adopt A Husky Minnesota's biggest fundraiser of the year: a group dog walk at Lakefront Park plus silent auction, raffle, wine pull, bake sale, and vendors. Raise or donate $60 for the t-shirt, lunch, and goodie bag.

    Free to attend

  • Minnesota Starwatch at Lakefront Park

    Kids & Family
    Lakefront Park 5000 Kop Pkwy SE, Prior Lake, MN +1 more

    Retired WCCO meteorologist Mike Lynch aims giant telescopes at Saturn, star clusters, and galaxies over Lakefront Park, with star maps and constellation stories to take home. Ages 7 and up.

    $8

  • DecemBRRR Dazzle with Tree Lighting

    Holiday Events
    Lakefront Park 5000 Kop Pkwy SE, Prior Lake, MN +1 more

    Prior Lake lights the tree at Lakefront Park on Friday, December 4 from 5:30 to 8 p.m., with fireworks, Santa photos, ice carving, and a giant bonfire.

  • Rock Night – Lakefront Music Fest 2027

    Live Music
    Lakefront Park 5000 Kop Pkwy SE, Prior Lake, MN +1 more

    Train headlines rock night to open Lakefront Music Fest 2027 at Lakefront Park. Tickets are already on sale at 2026 pricing, $135 for both nights.

  • Country Night – Lakefront Music Fest 2027

    Live Music
    Lakefront Park 5000 Kop Pkwy SE, Prior Lake, MN +1 more

    Jon Pardi headlines country night with Lee Brice to close Lakefront Music Fest 2027. Tickets are on sale now at 2026 pricing, $135 for both nights.

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