Archery Range at Ponds Park

• The City of Prior Lake offers a free, public archery range at Ponds Park, located between Fields 8 and 9.
• The range includes:
  • Six shooting lanes
  • Targets set at 10 to 50 yards
  • A designated lane for broadhead arrow practice

Archery Range Rules

• Open sunrise to sunset

• Broadhead arrows are allowed only in the designated lane
• Shoot only at established targets in your lane
• Maximum of 6 arrows per round
• Be courteous of others waiting to shoot

• Archers must retrieve arrows at the same time
• Do not shoot while someone is retrieving arrows
• Bows are not allowed down‑range
• Pets, alcohol, and firearms are not permitted

• The range may close during City‑sponsored programming

• Call 911
• Location: 17429 Ponds Parkway SE, Prior Lake, MN 55372

Honor a Loved One in a Prior Lake Park

The Memorial Bench Program allows friends and family to honor a loved one with a dedicated park bench in one of Prior Lake’s parks or along the trail system.

A memorial bench:

Prior Lake parks and trails are enjoyed daily and serve as gathering places for events, celebrations, and quiet reflection. Your gift will be appreciated by the community for years to come.

 Cost

• View available benches and submit a request online:
  • City of Prior Lake, MN | SeeMyLegacy

• Courts are designated for open play, except during City‑approved programs.
• All players must follow open play guidelines.
• Be respectful, welcoming, and inclusive of players of all skill levels.

• Bikes
• In‑line skates
• Skateboards

• Doubles play is recommended when courts are busy to maintain game flow.
• Singles play is allowed when courts are available.

Court Rotation (When All Courts Are Full)

• Play one game to 11 points, then rotate off.
• Waiting players should place paddles in the paddle organizer.
• Groups must rotate in order.
• Partial groups may not be skipped.
• These rules apply to all players, including foursomes who wish to stay together.

Pickleball Programs

• Learn more about pickleball lessons, leagues, and events offered by the City.

Public Swimming Beaches

• Sand Point Beach
• Watzl’s Beach

Beach Rules

• Dunking, pushing, shoving, or throwing sand
• Swimming outside the roped swim area
• Hanging or pulling on swim ropes
• Bicycles, pets, glass containers, smoking, or alcohol
• Watercraft in the swim area or on the beach
• Swimming to or from boats outside the swim area
• Non–U.S. Coast Guard approved flotation devices
• Launching inflatables (air mattresses, rafts, beach balls, etc.)
• Motorized vehicles outside of designated parking areas

• Parents must accompany children in the water.
• Swim responsibly and always swim with a buddy.

Sand Point Beach

• Sandy swimming beach
• Two picnic shelters
• Playground equipment
• Three sand volleyball courts
• Permanent bean bag boards
• Fishing pier
• Restrooms
• Day‑use boat slips
• Canoe, kayak, and paddleboard rack storage

• Daily: 5:00 AM–10:00 PM

Sand Point Beach Parking

• A parking fee applies to all users.
• Parking is first come, first served and vehicles only (no trailers).
• $7 daily parking fee, credit card only (Visa, MasterCard, or Discover).
• $60 seasonal parking pass available per vehicle.
• Vehicles with trailers must use the adjacent DNR parking lot or nearby legal street parking.
• Credit card charges will appear as Cale America Inc., Clearwater, Florida.

Watzl’s Beach

• Requires a ¼‑mile walk from Lakefront Park parking areas.
• Seasonal boat slips and canoe/kayak racks can be reserved on the rental website.

Water Quality Monitoring

• Sand Point Beach
• Watzl’s Beach (Lakefront Park)

What the City Provides