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New Prague
Population: 8,248 Incorporated: 1877 (Settled 1856) Community Center: 100 12th St. NW, 952-758-7825 City Offi ce: 118 Central Ave. N, 952-758-4401 ci.new-prague. mn.us Community Center/Ice Arena: 100 12th St. NW, 952-7587825 New Prague Aquatic and Fitness Center: 410 Central Ave. N., 952-758-1753 Chamber of Commerce: 101 E. Main St., 952-758-4360, newprague.com Library: 400 Main St. E., 952-758-2391 Post Offi ce: 124 Main St. E., 952-758-7678
What to do
Virtual Run New Prague - A Chamber sponsored virtual event in 2021 held May 1-8 and includes a virtual half marathon/ relay, 10k, 5k and kids fun run. Visit www.runnewprague.com to register!
Czech Out New Prague - New Prague’s business and community expo takes place the fi rst Thursday in August every year from 5 pm – 8 pm in Memorial Park, sponsored by the New Prague Chamber. The New Prague Fire Department organizes a Jr. Fire Fighter Challenge, there are local demonstrations and many local business showcase what they have to offer the local community with interactive activities. It’s fun for the whole family.
Classic Car Cruise - a kickoff to the Annual Dožínky Festival, features approximately 400 vintage cars and trucks. Following the car cruise, there is a street dance and live band and the Chamber beer garden on Central Ave N.
Dozinky Festival- Czech harvest festival, patterned after the “old country” original, is held Sept. 17-18th, 2021. Festivities center around on Main Street, which is closed to traffi c. The event kicks off with a car cruise on Friday evening and continues with a parade and many activities on Saturday. The Parade of Farm Pride begins at noon. Booths, demonstrations and the Czech Heritage Village line Main Street. Ethnic bands, singers and dancers perform on two stages. Mouth-watering ethnic and harvest treats to tempt every palate. Visit newprague.com, or Dozinky Festival and Car Cruise, and the New Prague Chamber of Commerce on Facebook @ newpraguechamber.
Holiday Parade of Lights & Celebration takes place in New Prague on the fi rst Friday in December every year as a kickoff to the shop local holiday promotions. In 2021, the event will be held on December 3rd starting with a parade at 6:30 pm along Main Street and ends at Memorial Park for Santa, a tree lighting, hot cocoa, and fi reworks.
Historic downtown - Home to many historic buildings, three are on the National Register of Historic Places: St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church, First National Bank and the recently renovated Hotel Broz, all located on Main Street. The church, completed in 1907, is named for a former Duke of Bohemia and is based on a church in Prague, Czech Republic. The hotel, a Georgianrevival structure, opened in 1898. The bank is a renaissance revival and known for its terra cotta façade. Downtown is also home to a number of building murals that depict scenes from the city’s heritage. A historic context study and downtown historical reconnaissance survey are at ci.new-prague.mn.us.
Farmers Market - Provides locally grown, in-season produce, baked goods, jams, jellies and honey. Open Wednesdays and Saturdays from May to October in the East Town Plaza parking lot.
Parks and trails - Nine city parks include ball fi elds, disc golf, a skate park and even an archery range. New Prague has over 7 miles of walking trails and 24 miles of sidewalks. Scott County’s Cedar Lake Farm Regional Park, located on the south shore of Cedar Lake, is a picturesque site for picnicking, swimming, and shore fi shing. Kayaks and canoes are available for rent Friday through Sunday and holidays from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Visit threeriversparks.org/parks/cedar-lake-farm.aspx.
New Prague Golf Course -An 18-hole, municipal golf course in Memorial Park has been a fi xture for over 85 years. Visit newpraguegolf.com.
What’s new?
Navigate New Prague is a collaborate effort between city offi cials, downtown business owners, the Economic Development Authority, and the Chamber of Commerce to keep local consumers in-the-know and downtown business robust during the Main Street renovation project. Visit www.navigatenewprague.com for quick updates on the Main Street construction and promotional efforts.
Churches
Calvary Church – PO Box 185, 952-758-4862 Community Baptist Church - 500 County Road 37, 952758-3287 FaithPoint Lutheran Church - 201 Central Ave. N, 952-7586297 Friedens Evangelical Lutheran - 28982 181st Ave., 952758-3245 HillSpring Church - 200 E. 280th St., 952-758-4151 Holy Trinity Lutheran Church - 1300 Main St. E, 952-7583513 NewDay Church - 1201 First St. NE, 952-758-5683 St. John’s Catholic Church - 20087 Hub Dr., Union Hill, 952-758-4642 St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church - 215 E. Main St., 952758-3225 Spirit of Life Church - 540 W. 280th St., 952-758-2894
Private/Charter Schools
Holy Cross Catholic School
6100 37th St W, Webster, MN 55088 952-652-6100
St. Wenceslaus Catholic School
227 Main St. E., New Prague, 952-758-3133, swsai
Hospitals/Clinics
Mayo Clinic Health System Hospital/Urgent Care - 301 Second St. NE, 952-758-4431
Mayo Clinic Health System Clinic - 212 County Road 37, 952-758-4461
Parkview Medical Clinic - 1400 First St. NE, 952-758-2535
Nursing Homes / Assisted Living Facilities
Mala Strana - 1001 Columbus Ave. N., 952-758-2511
Praha Village - 1100 1st Street SE, 952-855-8855 55+ Housing
Queens Court - 311 Columbus Ave. N., 952-758-4595 (+/- 38 units)
Liberty Park Apartments - 204 Liberty Park, 952-758-4991 (47 units – 3 handicapped -– income guidelines)
Phillips Square -11601st Ave NW, 952-758-4610 (55 units – senior/55 & over – no income guidelines)
Millpond Apartments - 210 1st St. NW, 952-758-4333 (HUD assisted, 62 & older, handicapped)
Daycare Centers
Memories and Milestones Academy - 1501 1st Street NE, 952-758-5437
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100 N. Minnesota Ave
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