Shady Oak Beach
Facility manager: Jenny Garvey
Experience and enjoy the summer season at Shady Oak Beach located at 5200 Shady Oak Road in Minnetonka. This facility is owned by the City of Hopkins, and operated by the City of Minnetonka’s Recreation Department.
This 85 acre, fully recreational area offers 76′ of sandy beach shoreline and clear spring-fed waters, great amenities including, water play area, lifeguards, swimming, high dive, concessions, changing area, canoe rental, sand volleyball, fishing and free parking. Daily admission is $5, or you can purchase a season pass.
2008 Beach Hours and
Days of Operation
(hours are subject to change)
- June 6–August 3: 10 a.m.–9 p.m.
- August 4–August 24: 10 a.m.–8 p.m.
Swimming in the lake will end a half hour before sunset. A daily time will be posted at the beach.
Please note hours of operations on these days:
- June 21: 11 a.m.–9 p.m.
- June 27: 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
- July 4: 10 a.m.–7 p.m.
Daily Admission (2008 rate)
- $5 per person (ages 2 and under are free)
- Twilight rate: $3 after 6 p.m.
Season passes
Purchase options
- Call 952.939.8203 to purchase by phone using a credit card. Visa or Master Card is accepted.
- Visit Minnetonka City Hall, Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
- Visit Shady Oak Beach starting June 6: cash, checks, or credit card (Visa or Master Card only!)
- By mail: Please use the Hopkins-Minnetonka Recreation Services brochure and complete the Household Information. Enclose check or credit card information.
- Make checks payable to: Recreation Services.
2008 season pass rates
New rates: buy early and save!
| Date | Number | Resident | Non-resident |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purchased on or before June 5 | 1–3 passes | $12/person | $24/person |
| Additional passes | $6/person | $12/person | |
| Purchased after June 5 | 1–3 passes | $17/person | $29/person |
| Additional passes | $8/person | $15/person |
- Note to senior citizens: The rates listed above also apply. There is no free or reduced price pass for senior citizens.
- Ages 2 and under are free.
- All children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult
All persons not included on a season pass will need to pay a daily admission of $5 to use the beach.
Membership card ID
The purchase of a 2008 season pass and a valid Membership Card ID is required to gain access to Shady Oak Beach (June 6–August 24.)
Season passes can be purchased now through Recreation Services by calling 952.939.8203. A new Membership Card ID can be issued at Minnetonka City Hall until June 5. After June 5 they will be issued at Shady Oak Beach only. Season passes are not sold or issued at Hopkins City Hall.
A new membership ID card will be issued for each 2008 season pass purchased. Always remember to bring your card with you to the beach.
Additional notes
- Please allow for minor delays on your first visit to the beach especially if you have not purchased your season pass beforehand.
- The Membership Card ID is used to verify your purchase of a 2008 season pass every time you access Shady Oak Beach. Failure to provide a valid Membership Card ID at the gate entrance will result in a delay while staff verifies your season pass.
- We appreciate your cooperation during this transition!
Reserving the Picnic Shelter
Please refer to the picnic shelter reservations page for details on how to reserve the picnic shelter.
