Temporary Staring Lake Sport Courts Closure

Beginning Monday, Sept. 1, the sport courts at Staring Lake Park are closing to be resurfaced. The project is designed to improve the playing surfaces and extend the life of the pickleball, tennis and basketball courts. While the Staring Lake Park courts are closed, residents are encouraged to visit other facilities throughout the City, including the newest courts at Miller Park. A complete list of pickleball courts and schedules can be found at edenprairie.org/Pickleball. Learn about other park projects at edenprairie.org/ParkProjects.

City Seeking Human Services Grant Applications

The City is accepting applications for 2026–2027 funding from local providers to help address human services needs identified within the community. Applications are due Monday, Sept. 15. Learn more and apply.

Sustainable Eden Prairie Award Nominations

The City is now accepting nominations for the annual Sustainable Eden Prairie Award, which recognizes significant and innovative investments that contribute to the overall vitality and sustainability of the community. Initiatives implemented by Eden Prairie residents, businesses or organizations that serve Eden Prairie are eligible. The nomination deadline is Friday, Sept. 26. Visit edenprairie.org/SustainableAward to learn more and submit a nomination.

Prairie Wine and Brewfest

The Eden Prairie Community Foundation is hosting the 11th annual Prairie Wine and Brewfest from 3 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 6 at Purgatory Creek Park. The event features tastings from local and regional brewers, live music, door prizes and more. All ticket proceeds help the Foundation support neighbors in need. Learn more and purchase tickets.

Students on Commissions Orientation

This week our newly appointed student commission members attended orientation to learn more about the City and their roles as student commission members during the 2025-2026 school year. The City's Students on Commissions program gives Eden Prairie students the opportunity to contribute to their community in an official capacity, while gaining valuable insight about municipal government.

Holiday Hours

City Center is closed Monday, Sept. 1 in observance of the Labor Day holiday. Holiday hours for other City facilities are available at edenprairie.org/Calendar.

Upcoming City Meetings

• The City Council meets at 5:30 p.m. for a workshop in the Heritage Rooms prior to its regular meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 2 in the Council Chambers
• The Sept. 8 Planning Commission meeting is canceled
• The Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission meets at 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 8 at the Senior Center

City Council and Commissions Meeting Minutes

Development Projects Map

Events Calendar

Job Opportunities