Downtown Parking Study

The City recently completed its Downtown Parking Study to address current and future parking demands in downtown Lakeville. The final report will include strategies to meet the needs of a variety of parking users and our downtown businesses. A major outco...

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National Business Survey

Lakeville recently completed its 2023 National Business Survey. Thanks to everyone who took the time to help us shape the future of Lakeville! 

The National Business Survey™, developed by Polco, gives local businesses the opportunity to ...

Holiday Closures

The Heritage Center will be closed on the following dates:

November 23 & 24 and December 25 & 26

December Lakeville Luncheon

December’s menu features a ham dinner with cheesy potatoes, carrots and apple crisp. Following lunch there will be music by Classic Voices chorus, sponsored by The Moments. 

Deadline is Wednesday, December 6.

Metro Dining Club Cards

Purchase one entrée and get the second free with Metro Dining Cards! There are 138 cards included this year in your pack, that can all be used monthly. What a great deal and a great way to visit your favorite restaurants or try some new ones. $...

Second Annual Fat Tuesday Mardi Gras Party

Join us to celebrate one of New Orleans famous parties, Mardi Gras. We will celebrate with King Cakes and refreshments. Don’t forget to dress in purple, green and gold. Sign up at the Heritage Center or by calling 952-985-4620. Cost is $2 per member.

Pardon our dust!

Lakeville City Hall will be undergoing renovations to create better customer service areas. Many of our departments will be temporarily relocated. During this time, we ask that you try to do your business online, over the phone or by calling 952-985-4400 ...

New! City Newsletter

Download the fall 2023 issue

Winter/Spring Programs & Classes

Recycle Your Holiday String Lights

Don’t throw your old holiday string lights in the trash—recycle them! In Lakeville, drop-off locations include City Hall and all four Lakeville Liquor stores. String lights will be collected now through January 31, 2024.

Winter parking ordinance is in effect

Lakeville's winter parking ordinance is in effect November 1 through April 1. No cars can be parked on the street between 2 a.m. and 6 a.m. even if there is no snow. There is also no on-street parking when it's snowing, until the roads have been cleared.

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Perform at "Live at the Lake" in 2024

We are now accepting applications for “Live at the Lake,” Lakeville’s Summer Outdoor Performance Series, held at the Casperson Park Performance Stage, located on beautiful Lake Marion.

This series will run from mid-June throug...

Food truck application

You must apply to bring your food truck to our "Live at the Lake" summer series and obtain a license from the City of Lakeville to operate in the city. Complete and submit the online application now! The deadline to apply is January 22, 2024.

Instructor Exhibition

December 1, 2023-January 25, 2024

Winter/spring 2023 art classes

Download the class list (PDF)

2023/2024 Performing Arts Guide

Download the playbill (PDF) and purchase tickets now!

We're Looking for Visual Arts Instructors

Apply now!

SRO Legislative Changes Joint Statement from Lakeville Police Department and Lakeville Area Schools

August 30, 2023

There has been a lot of recent attention and intrigue statewide regarding police officers and their roles in public schools due to new legislative changes. The Lakeville Police Department and Lakeville Area Schools have a long-standing part...

Lakeville Area Arts Center Expands Classrooms and Facilities

August 28, 2023

The City of Lakeville announces that it is purchasing the Alternative Learning Center (ALC) building, located next to the Lakeville Area Arts Center on Holyoke Avenue in downtown Lakeville. The purchase from Lakeville Area Schools, ISD 194,...

3-Alarm Fire Destroys Lakeville Duluth Trail Single-Family Home

August 20, 2023

The Lakeville Fire Department responded at 2:33 a.m. to a reported fire at 16577 Duluth Trail where a single-family residential, was found to be engulfed in flames. Firefighters from Rosemount and Apple Valley also responded to assist with ...

Lakeville Parks & Rec Receives $1 Million Donation

August 8, 2023

Lakeville Baseball Association leaders recently attended a City Council Meeting and pledged $1 million over 10 years towards enhancements to the construction of the baseball facility at Avonlea Park that will be constructed in 2024 and opene...