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Lakefront Park

Address
5000 Kop Pkwy SE
Prior Lake, MN 55372 Get Directions
Phone (952) 447-9820
Website https://www.priorlakemn.gov/Facilities/Facility/Details/Lakefront-Park-13

Lakefront Park is Prior Lake's main city park, 5000 Kop Parkway SE, on the shore of Prior Lake a couple of blocks from downtown. It is where the town gathers: the amphitheater hill where Lakefront Music Fest and the Music in the Park nights happen, Watzl's Beach (a quarter-mile walk from the parking lots), a fishing dock, seasonal boat slips, canoe and kayak racks, picnic shelters and grills, an enclosed pavilion, a big playground, a skate park, tennis and basketball courts, soccer and football fields, and trails through the wooded and prairie parts of the park. In winter the hill is 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 launched from Watzl's Point, Lakefront Music Fest in July, Music in the Park, 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.

The park is open daily 5 am to 10 pm. The city rents the pavilion, the open-air shelters, boat slips and rack space through its online catalog at secure.rec1.com; Parks and Recreation is 952-447-9820. Beer, cider and wine are allowed in the park and the shelters; hard liquor and glass are not.

Know before you go

Hours
Daily 5 am to 10 pm
Good to know
  • Watzl's Beach is a quarter-mile walk from the parking lots.
  • The pavilion, shelters, boat slips and kayak racks rent through the city's catalog at secure.rec1.com; Parks and Recreation 952-447-9820.
  • For Music Fest and the fireworks, plan on parking downtown or in a reserved lot and walking in.

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

Events at this venue

Today

  • Minnesota Starwatch at Lakefront Park

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

    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. Registration closed Monday, Oct. 12.

    $8

  • 9th Annual Woo Woo Pawlooza

    Fundraiser
    Lakefront Park 5000 Kop Pkwy SE, Prior Lake, MN

    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

  • Music in the Park: The C-Notes

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

    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

  • See Me Neurodiverse Community Fest

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

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

  • Music in the Park: Skitzo Fonik

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

    Skitzo Fonik plays the free Music in the Park series at Lakefront Park, 6 to 8 p.m. Bring a chair and a cooler, no glass please; food vendors on site.

    Free

  • Pickup Truck Opera Vol. 6: Tales of Hoffmann

    Theater & Performing Arts
    Lakefront Park 5000 Kop Pkwy SE, Prior Lake, MN

    Opera off a pickup truck tailgate at Lakefront Park, with 90s grunge in the mix. Suggested donation, kids free.

    Suggested donation

  • Flow & Go: Yoga & SUP

    Fitness/Wellness
    Lakefront Park 5000 Kop Pkwy SE, Prior Lake, MN

    Morning beach yoga at Watzl's Point followed by a guided paddle around Prior Lake. Boards provided and beginners welcome.

  • Muddy Buddy Run

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

    Kids 5 to 12 take on a muddy obstacle course at Lakefront Park, running it as many times as they want inside their 30 minute slot. Registration closed August 12, so this one is for the kids already signed up.

  • Music in the Park: Prior Lake Windjammers

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

    The Prior Lake Windjammers play a free show at Lakefront Park, part of the city's summer Music in the Park series. Music runs 6 to 7 p.m. Bring a chair or a blanket.

  • Club Prior 250th USA Celebration BBQ (Ages 55+)

    Parks & Recreation
    Lakefront Park 5000 Kop Pkwy SE, Prior Lake, MN

    Club Prior hosts a 250th USA Celebration BBQ for area residents 55 and older on Wednesday, July 15 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at the Lakefront Park Pavilion in Prior Lake. Come out to mark the country’s 250th birthday with a barbecue, live music, games, entertainment, and friends. The event is free and donations are...

  • Country Night – Lakefront Music Fest

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

    Keith Urban closes out the fest on country night, with Jackson Dean and Karley Scott Collins opening. Reserved parking at Holy Trinity church is still available for Saturday too. It's a short walk from the park and supports the church's next mission trip. Reserve a spot here.

  • Rock Night – Lakefront Music Fest

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

    Billy Idol headlines rock night, with George Thorogood & The Destroyers and Jefferson Starship opening. If you'd rather skip the shuttle lines, Holy Trinity church still has reserved parking a short walk from the park. It's $20 to $25 and supports their next mission trip. Reserve a spot here.

  • Prior Lake 4th of July Fireworks

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

    Update (July 5): Saturday night's storms pushed the show back a night. Per the Prior Lake Association, the fireworks now launch tonight, Sunday, July 5, at 10 PM from Watzl's Point Beach. Watzl's Beach is closed until Monday for fireworks setup, and Sandpoint Beach is open as normal. The Prior Lake Association presents its annual...

  • 4th of July Boat Parade

    Outdoor & Recreation
    Lakefront Park 5000 Kop Pkwy SE, Prior Lake, MN

    The ever-popular 4th of July Boat Parade returns to Prior Lake on Saturday, July 4. Decorated boats convene on Upper Prior Lake near the docks at Charlie's on Prior, where a brief judging period begins at 1 p.m. From there, the Sheriff's boat leads the fleet under the Hwy 21 bridge, through the channel, and...

  • Great Scott Classic Bike Ride

    Fitness/Wellness
    Lakefront Park 5000 Kop Pkwy SE, Prior Lake, MN

    The Great Scott Cycling Club hosts its Classic Bike Ride on Saturday, July 4, a fully supported Independence Day ride through Scott County's countryside. All routes start and end at Lakefront Park in Prior Lake. Check-in begins at 7:15 a.m. at the Lakefront Park Pavilion. The 50-mile route departs at 8:00 a.m. and the 25-mile...

    $20 – $35

  • Prior Lake Soccer Club 50th Anniversary Party

    Sports/Live Events
    Lakefront Park 5000 Kop Pkwy SE, Prior Lake, MN

    Weather note: Storms are possible tonight. Check the organizer’s page before heading out in case plans change. The Prior Lake Soccer Club celebrates 50 years of community soccer (est. 1976) with a party at Lakefront Park. Bring your family, reconnect with former teammates and coaches, and help honor five decades of memories on the pitch....

  • Coin Carnival

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

    Kids' Coin Carnival returns to Lakefront Park on Friday, June 12 from 4 to 7 p.m. Bring your coins — they won't be available on-site — and try each game for a chance to win carnival prizes.Activities include face painting, the Lucky Duck Pond, Plinko, inflatables, and more. Any game can be played with any...

  • Music in the Park — Zero Below

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

    Prior Lake's free summer concert series kicks off Friday, May 15 with Zero Below at Lakefront Park from 6 to 8 p.m. Bring a chair and a cooler — no glass, please.Food available on-site from Smashed Food Truck and Paulson's Pronto Pups.2026 Music in the Park lineup:Friday, May 15, 6–8 p.m.: Zero BelowFriday, June 5,...

  • Story Stroll at Lakefront Park

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

    Lakefront Park hosts a Story Stroll May 15–17. Self-guided and family-friendly, the 0.6-mile wooded loop starts near the bandshell and displays the Watercress storyboards along the trail so walkers can read as they stroll.Visit any time during park open hours. Free. Presented by Scott County Library and Scott County Parks in partnership with Three Rivers,...

  • Winter Fest (Prior Lake Student Council Winter Event)

    Community
    Lakefront Park 5000 Kop Pkwy SE, Prior Lake, MN

    The Prior Lake Student Council is hosting Winter Fest, a free winter celebration at the Lakefront! This outdoor event will feature ice skating, sledding, food, games, music, and hot cocoa. The event is geared toward Prior Lake students, and serves as a winter alternative to the traditional school dance. 🧤 Dress for the weather

    Free

  • DecembRRR Dazzle with Tree Lighting

    Holiday Events
    Featured
    Lakefront Park 5000 Kop Pkwy SE, Prior Lake, MN

    Get excited with us for DecemBRRR Dazzle! – Friday, Dec. 5th, 5:30-8pm at Lakefront Park, 5000 Kop Parkway SE. Join us as we kick off the night with the second annual DecemBRRR Dazzle Tree Lighting Ceremony, followed by a festive fireworks show! Continue the night of cheer by taking your photo with Santa at the...

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