Dayton

DAYTON

Dayton is a wonderful place to live, work, play, and raise a family. Hence their theme - “Dayton - Live the Difference.” Dayton is a progressive community with a population just over 6,500. The city is fortunate to be located on both the Crow and Mississippi Rivers, which offer many scenic views. Enjoy the natural beauty of Elm Creek Park Reserve, where you can bike or walk for miles, or participate in 16 i94WestChamber.org Dayton, MN Aspire programs at Eastman Nature Center. The City of Dayton’s mission is to promote a thriving community and to provide residents with a safe and pleasant place to live while preserving rural character, creating connections to natural resources, and providing customer service that is efficient, fiscally responsible, and responsive.

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LIVING THE DIFFERENCE IN DAYTON

Dayton continues to be a wonderful place to call home, work, and enjoy recreational activities. Located at the intersection of the Crow and Mississippi Rivers, the City enjoys scenic views and convenient access to the Elm Creek Park Reserve. A significant portion of the Park Reserve is located within the City, including the Eastman Nature Center.

DEVELOPMENT IN DAYTON - BUILDING FOR THE FUTURE

As the City of Dayton has experienced a very active period of residential development in recent years, it is also entering a time of increased non-residential development due to the addition of the Dayton Parkway Interchange. The Interchange opened in November 2021, bringing opportunities for new commercial and industrial businesses to the area.

RECREATION EVENTS & ACTIVITIES

The City of Dayton is host to a variety of events and activities including the Dayton 4 Life Wellness Program, Glow Egg- Stravaganza, Friday Film Fest Series, Heritage Days Celebration, Hogwarts Halloween Hoopla, and the Holiday Light Fest. Each season brings something fun and exciting that will be sure to have you out enjoying the scenic local parks & public facilities.

DAYTON ACTIVITY CENTER

The Historic Village of Dayton is home to the Dayton Activity Center. This facility not only provides rental space for business meetings, weddings, and baby showers, but is the main hub for all recreation programming to promote physical, emotional, and social wellness for all ages.