COMMUNITY GUIDE | 2023
NORWOOD YOUNG AMERICA
ROOTED IN SMALL TOWN VALUES
Cologne is a growing community
Cologne , which is located in the middle of Carver County , has a long history of tradition dating to 1881 when the area was two communities : Benton and Cologne . The community ultimately became Cologne and grew from there .
The population of the city is just over 2,000 currently , and with the recent construction of new homes , officials anticipate by the time 2024 comes along the city will be over 2,500 residents .
Located on Highway 212 , Cologne offers residents , businesses and visitors a location that , in our opinion , is second to none . Just 20 minutes from Eden Prairie and 35 minutes to downtown Minneapolis , the community allows residents to get where they need to be in a very short time but also escape the busy life of the bigger city .
Several businesses call Cologne home , employing many of the best at what they do . Any company looking to expand or relocate would find the community very friendly , helpful and eager to work .
As a community , Cologne offers many opportunities to raise a family in an environment that shares a passion of caring and helpfulness . The city has great neighborhoods to live in and homes that fit all types of lifestyles . In the center of our city is Benton Lake , a place that the city and community leaders are working together to revitalize . A walking path makes its way around a good portion of the lake and connects the city from
North to South . The fishing pier is a great place for the kids to fish and for people to hang out and watch the sunset .
One of the more recent improvements to the city came when lights were installed at Fritz Field in 2014 . The addition of lights has enabled the Cologne Hollanders and other ball clubs to hold night games , drawing many fans to a beautiful city for a great night of baseball .
The City of Cologne has many parks for use by the residents and guests . You can have a picnic , family reunion , ball games or just spend time letting the kids run around .
The city installed a splash pad at City Square Park in summer 2016 . Each year , the city is host to two great community events : Glad Days and the Firehouse Drive In .
The Community Center offers a gym that can transform into a great facility to host a large event such as a wedding reception , anniversary party , graduation party , baby or bridal shower , community functions and birthday parties . The fitness center offers a low cost option to work out with top of the line equipment and 24 / 7 access . Insurance reimbursement is a benefit that is provided to eligible fitness members . Cologne now offers credit card bill pay for your convenience for your rental fees , license and permit fees and utility bills .
Cologne has a lot to offer as a small community and it welcomes you to come visit , live and work here .
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