The Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Department helps to make Shakopee a great place to live, work and play. It is responsible for many different things, including the use of open space in the city, operating special facilities, assuring that the natural resources are protected and providing a wide range of recreation and sports for youth. It has a lot of information for families about the resources available. The city of Shakopee has a community center which holds an ice arena, workout area, basketball courts and a large track. The staff at the parks and rec department can also help you with information about trails, parks and special events. See its Web site for more information, events and registration details.