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Greenwood – Minnetonka Neighborhood

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The Greenwood neighborhood is situated just northeast of the intersection of Baker Road and Excelsior Boulevard in southeast Minnetonka. The neighborhood consists of around 120 single family homes that are primarily ranch style. House prices in Greenwood range between $200,000 to $850,000. The established community has an abundance of mature trees and spacious lots. Deerwood… Read more »

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City of Greenwood: Brief Overview

Tagged: City of Greenwood, city overview, Greenwood, Hennepin County, small town,

Located in the western metro, part of the Lake Minnetonka area, and a member of Hennepin County, Greenwood is a simple town with plenty of access to recreational activities, educational opportunities, great family living, and lakeside fun. It is the love for Lake Minnetonka that unites its residents together and the city takes great pride… Read more »

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City of Greenwood: Community Life

Tagged: Arctic Fever, City of Greenwood, Greenwood, Hennepin County, Lake Minnetonka 4th of July Celebration, Lake Minnetonka Chamber of Commerce, Old Log Theater, Southshore Community Center,

The community within Greenwood, Minnesota is largely dependent on the Lake Minnetonka community to which it belongs. As one of the surrounding lakeshore cities, Greenwood has exclusive access to the close-knit community that has been formed by the Lake Minnetonka cities. Along with Shorewood, Tonka Bay, Deephaven, and Excelsior, Greenwood’s residents have a reverence for… Read more »

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City of Greenwood: A Brief History

Tagged: Big Island, CIty History, City of Greenwood, Greenwood, Hennepin County, Lake Minnetonka, treaty of Mendota,

Historical values are an important part of the community in Greenwood, Minnesota. Most of the city’s history derived the city of Excelsior when from Colonists came out of New York in 1853 in order to be the first to settle the town. Excelsior is a small area, but has been a focal point of the… Read more »

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City of Greenwood: Parks, Trials, and Beaches

Tagged: City of Greenwood, Excelsior Boulevard Trail, Greenwood, Greenwood Park, Hennepin County, Lake Minnetonka, Lake Minnetonka LRT Regional Trail, Parks and Recreation, St. Alban's Bay,

The city of Greenwood, Minnesota resides on the shores of Lake Minnetonka. When it’s residents are not out on the lake, they are enjoying some of the local parks and trails found within the city. Some of the most popular outdoor destinations include: Lake Minnetonka: Greenwood has access to one of Minnesota’s greatest lakes, Lake… Read more »

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City of Greenwood: Schools & District 276

Tagged: City of Greenwood, Excelsior Elementary School, Greenwood, Hennepin County, Minnetonka High School, Minnetonka Middle School West, Minnetonka Montessori School, School District 276,

Located within school district 276, Greenwood offers several different public and private schooling options. The district hosts a preschool, six elementary schools, two middle schools, and one high school. The mission of the Minnetonka School District is to provide a community that transcends traditional definitions of excellence and to ensure all students envision and pursue… Read more »

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City of Greenfield: A Brief History

Tagged: Art Mielke, CIty History, City of Greenfield, Dakota Indians, farming, Greenfield, Hennepin County, Traverse de Sioux Treaty,

At one point, the area of Greenfield, Minnesota was comprised of nothing more than woods, lakes, streams, and the occasional open space. The only inhabitants were the Dakota Indians, and they made use of the woods and water by providing themselves with plenty of game. However, all of this changed as a result of the… Read more »

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All the Bays in Lake Minnetonka

Tagged: All Bays of Lake Minnetonka, Beaches on Lake Minnetonka, Black Lake, Brown's Bay, Carman's Bay, Carson's Bay, Cook's Bay, Crystal Bay, Deephaven, East Upper Lake, Echo Bay, Emerald Lake, Excelsior, Excelsior Bay, Forest Lake, Gideon's Bay, Gray's Bay, Greenwood, Halsted's Bay, Harrison's Bay, Hennepin County, Jenning's Bay, Lafayette Bay, Lake Minnetonka, Lake Minnetonka Bays, Lake Minnetonka Regional Park, Libb's Lake, Maxwell Bay, Minnesota Beaches, Minnetonka, Mound, North Arm Bay, North Lower Lake, Peavy Lake, Phelp's Bay, Plymouth, Priest's Bay, Robinson's Bay, Saint Alban's Bay, Saint Louis Bay, Seton Lake, Shorewood, Smith's Bay, Smithtown Bay, South Lower Lake, Spring Park, Spring Park Bay, Strubb's Bay, Tanager Lake, Tonka Bay, Victoria, Wayzata, Wayzata Bay, West Arm Bay, West Upper Lake, Woodland,

Lake Minnetonka is a massive lake that stretches across numerous communities. While it’s residents refer to it as a singular body of water, Lake Minnetonka is actually a collection of several smaller, kettle lakes that are adjoined to one another via straits and channels. It is this unique, sprawling layout that causes Lake Minnetonka to… Read more »

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Lake Minnetonka: The Marinas

Tagged: Hennepin County, Lake Minnetonka, Lake Minnetonka Marinas, Marinas on Lake Minnetonka,

Lake Minnetonka is a massive lake that stretches across numerous communities. While it’s residents refer to it as a singular body of water, Lake Minnetonka is actually a collection of several smaller, kettle lakes that are adjoined to one another via straits and channels. It is this unique, sprawling layout that causes Lake Minnetonka to… Read more »

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Lake Minnetonka: Community Life

Tagged: 4th of July Fireworks show, Arctic Fever, Chilly Open, Farmer's Market, Hennepin County, James J. Hill Days, Lake Minnetonka, Lake Minnetonka Profile, Museum of Lake Minnetonka,

Life on Lake Minnetonka is one of the most desired and treasured lifestyles in the state of Minnesota. While the scenic lake and picturesque shores offer a strong incentive to live there, it’s the dynamic community that exists on the lake which truly brings the most value. Lake Minnetonka has a very active and engaging… Read more »

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City of Tonka Bay: Community Life

Tagged: Arctic Fever, City of Tonka Bay, Excelsior-Lake Minnetonka Chamber of Commerce, Hennepin County, Lake Minnetonka 4th of July Celebration, Minnetonka Community Education, Southshore Community Center, Things to do, Tonka Bay, Tonka Bay Marina,

As one of the lakeshore cities surrounding Lake Minnetonka, the city of Tonka Bay, Minnesota, has exclusive access to the tight-knit Lake Minnetonka community. Along with its neighboring cities, the city of Tonka Bay holds a special reverence for the beautiful lake, and it’s residents spend an ample amount of time in and around its… Read more »

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City of Tonka Bay: Parks & Beaches

Tagged: City of Tonka Bay, Cresent Beach, Hennepin County, Lake Minnetonka, Lake Minnetonka LRT Regional Trail, Parks and Recreation, The Narrows, Tonka Bay, Wekota Beach,

The city of Tonka Bay, Minnesota is one of the many lakeshore cities surrounding Lake Minnetonka. In addition to extensive access to the lake and the amenities it offers, residents of Tonka Bay also have access to a number of parks and beaches within their community. Some of the most notable examples include: Lake Minnetonka:… Read more »

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City of Tonka Bay: Schools and ISD 276

Tagged: Chapel Hill Academy, City of Tonka Bay, Excelsior Elementary School, Hennepin County, Minnetonka High School, Minnetonka Middle School West, Minnetonka Montessori, Tonka Bay,

The city of Tonka Bay is served by Independent School District 276, more commonly referred as the Minnetonka School District. The local Montessori School, Minnetonka Montessori, has been serving the district for fifty-two years. It is a successful, non-profit, parent-run school with a staff and the board that work together to provide a Montessori environment… Read more »

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City of Shorewood: Parks, Trails, & Beaches

Tagged: City of Shorewood, Freeman Park, Gideon Glen, Hennepin County, Lake Minnetonka, Lake Minnetonka LRT Regional Trail, Manor Park, Parks and Recreation, Shorewood,

The city of Shorewood, Minnesota features six parks totaling 100 acres in addition to being connected to regional trails and Lake Minnetonka itself. With so much designated park land, and their connection to Lake Minnetonka, residents of Shorewood have a number of outdoor recreational options to explore. Some of the most notable examples include: Lake… Read more »

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City of Excelsior: Schools & District 276

Tagged: Chapel Hill Academy, City of Excelsior, education, Excelsior, Excelsior Elementary School, Hennepin County, Minnetonka Middle School West, Minnetonka Montessori School, School District 276,

Located within school district 276, Excelsior offers several different public and private schooling options. The district hosts a preschool, six elementary schools, two middle schools, and one high school. The mission of the Minnetonka School District is to provide a community that transcends traditional definitions of excellence and to ensure all students envision and pursue… Read more »

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City of Deephaven: Parks, Trails, Beaches

Tagged: Children's Park, Deephaven, Hennepin County, Southwest Regional Trail, Thorpe Park, Village Hall Park,

The city of Deephaven is known as being a serene and peaceful lake town. With its great location on the shores of Lake Minnetonka, Deephaven offers beautiful sweeping views of the lake as well as a myriad of parks and trails for its citizens to enjoy. Deephaven has 89 acres of parkland as well as… Read more »

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