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. 

Take This Short Survey for 10% Off Your Bill at Wayzata Bar & Grill

Please take this short survey to help us improve our restaurant experience and in return, we will give you 10% off your next bill.

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A Closer Look at Joining the Wayzata Fire Department as a Paid-On-Call Firefighter

Tune in to hear from John Berns, a Wayzata Firefighter, who has been with the department since 2003! Topics include recruitment, qualifications, greatest rewards and challenges, and a close look at what it takes to become a paid-on-call member of the Wayzata Fire Department.

Watch and listen to the episode here.

Apply today to become a paid-on-call firefighter. 

Applications are due by July 2nd.

Wayzata Boulevard Corridor Study 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.  

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.

Click here to learn more

Lakewalk Construction Begins Next Week

Panoway Lakewalk construction is set to begin next week! 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.

Toward Zero Deaths is a Minnesota State initiative in traffic safety with the goal of reducing traffic-related crashes, injuries, and deaths on Minnesota Roads. 

The Wayzata Police Department is a proud participant in TZD and in June the Wayzata Police Department focused their attention on:

- Inattention/Distraction

- Impairment

- Speeding

- Seat Belt Usage

Click here to read more about TZD

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

Did you know that Wayzata Has Summer Water Restrictions?

With the recent heat and lack of rain, it is important to be mindful of your water use. The City of Wayzata has an Ordinance restricting water use between May 1 and September 30, annually.

The restrictions are as follows:

A. Water supplied by the City of Wayzata may not be used to water lawns, sod or seeded areas between 12:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. daily. 

B. Properties with even-numbered addresses may only use water supplied by the City of Wayzata outdoors on even-numbered calendar days. Properties with odd-numbered addresses may only use water supplied by the City of Wayzata outdoors on odd-numbered calendar days. 

C. Homeowners associations and apartment complexes with multiple addresses that provide a common outdoor water irrigation system may only use water supplied by the City of Wayzata outdoors every other day. Such associations and complexes must inform the City that they have this type of system. 

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