2006 Minnesota Solar Tour

Several "green" features influenced the design of the White Bear Racquet & Swim. They have utilized the "Natural Step" framework to undertake some of the first green innovations at a sports and health club in Minnesota. They have replaced an aging five-court tennis bubble with a highly-insulated, permanent five-court metal building with super-efficient indirect lighting and in-court radiant heat and cooling fueled by ground-source heat pumps, saving an estimated $40,000 annually. They have also converted their four swimming pools from a standard chlorine system to Salt Pure saltwater pools that eliminate chlorine and create a non-caustic swim experience. The day-lit 8,000 square feet of fitness space has Solatubes that are connected to their lighting system so that lights are turned off when the level of daylight is sufficient.

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Directions

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From Science Museum entrance on Kellogg Boulevard, head north on Kellogg and turn left on Wacouta Street. Turn left on 7th Street. Bear right on Jackson Street. Turn right at the I-35E North entry ramp. Go north to Highway 96 in White Bear Lake. Turn right (east) on Highway 96 and go a block to White Bear Parkway. Turn left (north) on White Bear Parkway, and go 1 mile to site.

From 35-E, go north to Highway 96 in White Bear Lake. Turn right (east) on Highway 96 and go a block to White Bear Parkway. Turn left (north) on White Bear Parkway, and go 1 mile to site.

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