WAYZATA — The City of Wayzata has rescheduled the official opening celebration for Klapprich Park to Saturday, January 17, shifting the event one week later than originally planned to allow for improved weather and ice conditions.
The community open house will take place from 1 to 3 p.m. at the park’s newly completed warming house and skating area. While the rink and warming house are already open to the public, city leaders say the January 17 gathering is intended as a welcoming, informal celebration that formally invites residents to experience the park’s updated winter amenities.
The event will begin with brief remarks from Andrew Mullin from 1 to 1:10 p.m., followed by open skating and hockey from 1:10 to 3 p.m. The remainder of the afternoon will feature complimentary hot cocoa and snacks, music, and free skate rentals, creating a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere.
According to Wayzata Parks & Trails Board Chair Tory Schalkle, the date change was made to ensure the ice and overall conditions are at their best for the community celebration. He noted that although the warming house and skating facilities are already in use, the event is meant to serve as an official welcome and gathering point for residents to enjoy the improvements together.
City officials also indicated that a separate celebration for the rest of Klapprich Park is planned for the spring, in partnership with Wayzata Community Education, once seasonal park features are fully open.
Residents are encouraged to stop by at any point during the afternoon—whether to catch the mayor’s remarks, take to the ice, or simply enjoy a winter afternoon with neighbors at one of Wayzata’s most beloved parks.
