Chaska, Minnesota
Chaska is a city of 28,706 people in Carver County, Minnesota, founded in 1891.
Why visit Chaska
Townapedia lists 12 museums and landmarks, 89 parks and trails, 35 places to eat, 3 places to stay and 7 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Holmes Street Bridge, Shakopee Town Square, Carver Historic District and Early Shakopee Houses.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 83°F; January lows average 4°F, and about 52 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Chaska
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Chaska
Chaska is a city in and the county seat of Carver County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 27,810 at the 2020 census. An outer ring suburb of the Twin Cities located 21 miles (34 km) southwest of Minneapolis, Chaska is home to the Hazeltine National Golf Club, which has hosted two PGA Championships and the Ryder Cup. The City of Chaska merged with Chaska Township in 2006.
From the Wikipedia article Chaska, Minnesota (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do7
Holmes Street Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 4.2 mi
Historic truss bridge in Shakopee, Minnesota, United States
Museums and landmarks12
Carver Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
Historic district in Minnesota, United States
Early Shakopee Houses
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.5 mi
Historic houses in Minnesota, United States
Frederick E. DuToit House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Historic house in Chaska, Minnesota, United States
Heck House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Historical farmhouse in Minnesota, US
Herald Block
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Historic building in Chaska, Minnesota, United States
Julius A. Coller House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.3 mi
Historic house in Minnesota, United States
Little Rapids Fur Post Historical Marker
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Park in Carver County, Minnesota, United States of America
Strunk–Nyssen House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Historic house in Minnesota, United States
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Walnut Street Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Historic district in Chaska, Minnesota
Parks, trails and playgrounds89
77 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes35
Crooked Pint Ale House
Diner · American · 1.9 mi
3210 East 6th Street
Su 10:00-00:00; Mo-We 11:00-00:00; Th-Fr 11:00-01:00; Sa 10:00-01:00
23 more on the map.
History
Chaska's history reflects the influence of the Native American culture. The first inhabitants are believed to be the Mound Builders, whose ancient communities are marked by mounds in City Square. Later, the Dakota (also commonly known as the Sioux) were the primary nation in this region known as the Big Woods. Although the Indian mounds located in Chaska City Square indicate the immediate area was inhabited years before 1769, the year Chaska's recorded history began.
In 1776, Jonathan Carver explored the lands along the Minnesota River and chronicled his journeys. French Canadian fur traders traveled the waterways, trading with the Dakota in the early 19th century. During this time, Jean-Baptiste Faribault established a trading post in Chaska.
In 1851, the Treaty of Traverse des Sioux officially opened Little Rapids, as Chaska was then known, to settlement. Soon after, speculators moved into the new territory. Among the earliest was Thomas Andrew Holmes who, in August 1851, claimed a 20-acre (81,000 m2) clearing as the Chaska townsite.
From the History section of Chaska, Minnesota on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay3
Churches and places of worship10
Church of St. Hubertus-Catholic
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 5.0 mi
Laketown Moravian Brethren's Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 4.9 mi
Shopping5
Gas and EV charging10
Schools, colleges and libraries46
Healthcare1
Map of Chaska
218 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23°F | 4°F | 0.8 in | 7.8 in |
| Feb | 27°F | 7°F | 0.9 in | 11.4 in |
| Mar | 40°F | 19°F | 1.7 in | 8.0 in |
| Apr | 56°F | 33°F | 3.2 in | 4.0 in |
| May | 68°F | 44°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 78°F | 56°F | 5.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 83°F | 60°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 80°F | 58°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 73°F | 50°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 58°F | 36°F | 2.8 in | 0.3 in |
| Nov | 41°F | 24°F | 1.6 in | 3.5 in |
| Dec | 28°F | 12°F | 1.3 in | 16.6 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Chaska 2Nw (1 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Carver County has had 10 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for floods.
- 2024-06-28: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
- 2020-04-07: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2014-07-21: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2011-05-10: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
- 2010-10-13: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Flying Cloud Airport (FCM) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 7 miles away.
- Bloomington 14 mi east, about 23 min by car
- Burnsville 17 mi east, about 27 min by car
- Minneapolis 20 mi northeast, about 31 min by car
- Apple Valley 21 mi east, about 33 min by car
- Brooklyn Center 22 mi northeast, about 36 min by car
- Brooklyn Park 24 mi northeast, about 39 min by car
- Columbia Heights 24 mi northeast, about 39 min by car
- St. Paul 26 mi east, about 43 min by car
- Champlin 27 mi northeast, about 43 min by car
- Buffalo 28 mi northwest, about 45 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Chaska, Minnesota 5, Jon Platek, CC BY-SA 3.0
- OldChaskaMNschoolhouse, Jonathunder, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Chaska Minnesota Water Tower (52445032552), Tony Webster, CC BY 2.0
- Chaska Tenement House, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Moravian Church of Chaska, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Chaska Town Center, Abiodork, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Chaska History Center, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Chaska Historic District, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Walnut Street, Chaska, Minnesota (34735413541), Tony Webster from Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Chaska Public Square, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Holmes St Bridge, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St Hubertus 4, Elkman, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Strunk-Nyssen 3, Elkman, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Early Shakopee Houses, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Herald Block 2, Elkman, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Julius A. Coller House, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Laketown Moravian 4, Elkman, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Chaska Historical Marker Front, Abiodork, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Carver Hist District 1, Elkman, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Heck House, Abiodork, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Walnut St 1, Elkman, CC BY-SA 4.0
- DuToit Front, Abiodork, CC BY-SA 3.0
- MN 41 Chaska Bridge, TheRoadDudeMN, CC BY-SA 4.0
- GA Church Chaska pic1, Crowelle at English Wikipedia, Public domain
- Karen House from Bavaria Road, Eóin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Footpath behind houses in Jonathan, Minnesota, Eóin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Backer Ouya in packaging on tabletop (8750287591), pcutler from Chaska, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Country Club home life, K3vin, CC BY 3.0
- ISS056-E-193888 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS028-E-39261 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS056-E-193889 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- Josh Liljenquist with Ben Steine and James Cowan Jr. at Firemen's Park, 2026, Ben Steine, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 065 Jpg, Rob Helf, CC BY 3.0
- 061 Jpg, Rob Helf, CC BY 3.0
- Chris Klein House, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Brink Haus Rear, Abiodork, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Brink Haus Front, Abiodork, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Brink Haus History Center Entrance, Abiodork, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Brink Haus Historic Marker, Abiodork, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Brinkhaus Saloon 1, Elkman, CC BY-SA 4.0
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