Lakeville Woman Opening Indoor Playground in Eagan

The recreation facility, Good Times Park, will feature a basketball court, inflatable games, artificial turf and other amenities, according to owner Bonnie O'Meara.

Lakeville mom Bonnie O'Meara knows firsthand how difficult it can be to find budget-friendly activities that entertain the whole family. That challenge served as the impetus behind O'Meara's new business, "Good Times Park", which is set to open in Eagan later this spring. Located in a 25,000-square-foot space at 3265 Northwood Cir., the business will feature an expansive indoor playground designed for children 12 years old or younger, O'Meara said. The plans for Good Time Park include a basketball court, inflatable games, indoor playground equipment, an artificial turf area and a hologram projector that projects kid-friendly games onto the floor, among other features. To use the facility, parents can pay a monthly membership fee that …

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South Metro News Roundup

South Metro Roundup: Dog Left in 98-Degree Car, UMore Causes Stir

In other south metro news, three juveniles pleaded guilty to charges in the Lakeville middle school photo scandal.

You can't be in front of your computer 24 hours a day, so each weekend, Patch reviews the most important recent news from across the region. Here are some of the past week's stories that may have affected you. To see the whole stories, click on the headline. Residents Revolt, Rage Against U of M during UMore Park Meeting A planned open house-format presentation on UMore Park contamination quickly turned into an open forum as residents insisted on transparency. 'Best of the Road' is Burnsville-Bound After losing to Lafayette, LA, last year, Burnsville is once again a contender for "Best Food" in Rand McNally's "Best of the Road" contest. As a part of the contest, Rand McNally sends out judges to see the competing towns in person. This year …

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Visions for Vacancies

Visions for Vacancies: What Business Should Fill Old Mr. Movies?

What business would you like to see come to Lakeville and fill this vacant commercial space?

Lakeville's business landscape is constantly changing—and part of that change includes vacant properties sprinkled throughout the community. And there’s little doubt residents have their own ideas on how they'd like to see these spaces filled. So, Lakeville Patch asks you to imagine the future of this space. Do you see a new restaurant? A new store? Something no one else has considered? Share your thoughts in the comments below. In this edition, we look at old Mr. Movies space in Lakeville of Crossroads, adjacent to Cub Foods. Where's the vacancy? 7409 179th St. W. What was it? It was a Mr. Movies retail location Vacant: Since Mr. Movies closed in 2011 Current owner: Lakeville 2004, LLC. Age of structure: 2003 Size: As part of the …

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Visions for Vacancies

Visions for Vacancies: What Should Fill the Old Lake Marion Nursery?

What business would you like to see come to Lakeville and fill this old nursery space?

Lakeville's business landscape is constantly changing—and part of that change includes vacant properties sprinkled throughout the community. And there’s little doubt residents have their own ideas on how they'd like to see these spaces filled. So, Lakeville Patch asks you to imagine the future of this space. Do you see a new restaurant? A new store? Something no one else has considered? Share your thoughts in the comments below. In this edition, we look at the old Lake Marion Garden Center and Cross Nursery. Where's the vacancy? 19770 Kenwood Trail What was it? The Lake Marion Garden Center, owned by Cross Nursery, is a part of the gateway to downtown Lakeville, sitting on more than 11 acres along Kenwood Trail. Vacant: Since the Lake …

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Derrick Williams

11:27 am on Monday, June 11, 2012

I like all those ideas, Andy. Especially the farm. I agree, it may be tiny ... but what about a hobby farm where families could buy a small plat to have their garden? One of those community garden things? Eagan has one, I think.   more ›

Visions for Vacancies: What Business Should Come to Heritage Commons?

What business would you like to see come to Lakeville and fill this vacant commercial space?

Lakeville's business landscape is constantly changing—and part of that change includes vacant properties sprinkled throughout the community. And there’s little doubt residents have their own ideas on how they'd like to see these spaces filled. So, Lakeville Patch asks you to imagine the future of this space. Do you see a new restaurant? A new store? Something no one else has considered? Share your thoughts in the comments below. In this edition, we look at the large vacant building in Heritage Commons, adjacent to Cub Foods. Where's the vacancy? 20137-20147 Idealic Way What was it? It's actually never been anything. While the other spaces in the Heritage Commons commercial district have been occupied with all sorts of businesses, from Casa…

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Visions for Vacancies: What Should Fill the Old Ace Hardware Space?

What business would you like to see come to Lakeville and fill this vacant commercial space?

Lakeville's business landscape is constantly changing—and part of that change includes vacant properties sprinkled throughout the community. And there’s little doubt residents have their own ideas on how they'd like to see these spaces filled. So, Lakeville Patch asks you to imagine the future of this space. Do you see a new restaurant? A new store? Something no one else has considered? Share your thoughts in the comments below. In this edition, we look at the large vacant Ace Hardware building in downtown Lakeville. Where's the vacancy? 20851 Holyoke Avenue What was it? The old downtown structure has been added on to numerous times over the years, but has sat vacant since 2010 when Ace Hardware moved into a new building across the street…

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Visions for Vacancies: What Business Do You Want to See Go Here?

This is a new feature that asks residents how Lakeville should fill its vacant spaces.

Lakeville's business landscape is constantly changing—and part of that change includes vacant properties sprinkled throughout the community. From empty spaces in malls, to stand-alone buildings without a tenant, there are a few commercials spaces around Lakeville screaming for new business. And there’s little doubt residents have their own ideas on how they'd like to see these spaces filled. In this new feature, Lakeville Patch asks you to imagine the future of these spaces. Do you see a new restaurant? A new store? Something no one else has considered? Share your thoughts in the comments below. In this inaugural edition, we start off with one of Lakeville's most notorious ever changing spaces: the former El Lorito, Rocky Grill and …

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Derrick Williams

8:47 am on Thursday, April 12, 2012

Well Kazolly's was a sorta bakery, sorta candy shop. Sadly, it didn't work for them in downtown Lakeville. Do you think just a bakery would be better?   more ›