Wayzata Weekly

Wayzata Art Experience is This Weekend!

Kick off the summer with the lakeside festival, Wayzata Art Experience, June 24 - 25. Taking place in downtown Wayzata on the shores of Lake Minnetonka, this two-day event, hosted by the Wayzata Area Chamber of Commerce, will feature 150 juried artists, food trucks, a food artisan market, an activity zone for families and kids, a beer + wine garden, free sailboat rides, as well live music all weekend long.

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Wayzata Boulevard Corridor Stud Draft: Key Findings and Summary 

The Wayzata Boulevard Corridor Study set out to explore the future potential for this key area of the community. The study engaged with the community and analyzed technical data to create a framework and strategies to guide decision-making along the corridor.  

Key findings from the draft study include: 

1. Land Use & Development: Update land use regulations to guide mixed-use development along the corridor, including an increase to a 4-story building height for properties east of Central Avenue.

2. Safety Improvements: Implement short-term safety improvements including curb extensions, crosswalks, and signage to improve pedestrian and bicycle safety at all major intersections. 

3. Transportation & Mobility: Collaborate with Hennepin County to redesign Wayzata Boulevard between Superior Boulevard and Bushaway Road to include a center planted median that reduces conflicting turning movements and add a pedestrian crossing. 

4. Public Realm: Create a Wayzata gateway plan to create a welcoming design for entrances into the community. 

Council will review the study later this summer.

Click here to learn more and read the full summary

Wells Fargo Construction Update

Over the last three years, Mithun Enterprises has worked collaboratively with the City of Wayzata to undertake redevelopment of the existing Wells Fargo Bank Building at 900 Wayzata Blvd E.  After an extensive public review process, the construction will begin this summer. The approved plans include a residential building, commercial office space, and a redesigned Wells Fargo branch.

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Lakewalk Construction Updates

Panoway Lakewalk construction is set to begin this month. The project will be a 1,200 foot-long lakewalk that will stretch along restored shoreline of Lake Minnetonka from the Depot docks to the Broadway docks. 

Construction updates will be available for the duration of the project at Wayzata.org/panowaylakewalkconstruction.

4th of July Events in Wayzata

Flying Pancake Breakfast

Guests will “catch ‘em if they can” pancakes tossed from the grill at the historic Wayzata Depot. Breakfast will be from 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and is $9.00 (cash or checks only) at the door. USA Veterans eat free. A short ceremony and flag-raising, including a rifle salute, will be conducted.

Hosted by the National Society of Children of the American Revolution - Lake Minnetonka Society

Broadway Kiddie Parade & Mini Olympics

The Broadway Kiddie Parade will take place at 10:00 a.m. on the corner of Park Street and Broadway Avenue. Kids need to be accompanied by a parent or guardian in order to participate. Please do not bring any battery-operated or motorized vehicles to the event.

The Wayzata Fire Department will once again sponsor the annual Mini Olympics for kids at the Wayzata West Middle School football field. The events, starting at 12:30 p.m., include a softball throw, running races and the running broad jump. Events for children four and under include running races and penny hunting.

Klapprich Park Community Meeting

On Tuesday, July 11, the Wayzata Parks & Trails Board is holding a community meeting from 5:00 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. to share information about the comprehensive Klapprich Park Plan and to receive community input on high-level concept plans for various improvements to Klapprich Park. Potential improvements include new sidewalks and trails and updates to the playground and warming house. This meeting will take place at Klapprich Park. 

The Splash Pad is Now Open 

The splash pad located on Lake Street is now open for the season! This year, the splash pad will operate from 10:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. each night. 

Questions? Call 952-404-5300.

Sunday Music in the Park Returns on August 6 with IPSO FACTO

Wayzata Parks and Trails presents Sunday Music in the Park! Every Sunday in August from 4:30 - 5:30 p.m on the Great Lawn in front of the Hotel Landing. The series will kick off on August 6 with IPSO FACTO, a 5-piece reggae band with singers. 

Click here to see the full lineup