A slice of Eden Prairie's history has made a comeback, with the return of the Flying Red Horse. Once a beacon perched above a local café and gas station, the nostalgic icon has found a new home at the junction of Flying Cloud Drive and Town Center Place. As reported by the City of Eden Prairie, plans to illuminate the horse at night and to erect interpretive panels are currently underway.
In other community news, Eden Prairie residents can mark their calendars for March 5, 7 a.m., when registration for the Parks and Recreation spring and summer programs is set to open. Locals looking to get involved can preview the upcoming activities online at the city's official recreation page. From sports leagues to outdoor concerts, the lineup is designed to cater to a wide array of interests and age groups.
The Eden Prairie Chamber of Commerce is gearing up to host the 2025 "Everything Spring" Expo on March 8. Bound to be a full day of exhibitions, from home improvements to gardening, this free event at Grace Church will also feature kid-friendly attractions including baby goats, along with food trucks and seminars for the adults. The Expo expects to draw more than 800 attendees, as it does traditionally.
Adventure-seekers can look forward to the Polar Plunge taking place at noon the same day, March 8, at Riley Lake Park. Those brave enough to endure the icy waters can plunge to support the Special Olympics. Interested individuals can sign up or pledge online. Additionally, the Let's Go Fishing organization is set to host a fish fry fundraiser from 4 to 7 p.m. at St. Andrew Church, promising a good meal for a good cause.
Keeping an eye on local governance, the Parks, Recreation, and Natural Resources Commission is scheduled to convene at 7 p.m., March 3 at the City Center Heritage Rooms. Moreover, the City Council shall be holding a workshop at 5:30 p.m., just before its regular 7 p.m. meeting on March 4 in the Council Chambers. It's been announced, however, that the March 10 Planning Commission meeting has been canceled, setting adjustments in local civic engagement calendar.
