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Hilltop – Minnetonka Neighborhood

Tagged: Big Willow Park, Cedar Manor Park, Crossroads Delicatessen, Hannan Lake, Hopkins High School, Hopkins North Junior High, Hopkins school district, ISD 270, Minneapolis Golf Club, Ridgedale Center, Ridgehaven Mall,

The Hilltop neighborhood is situated on Hilltop Road and Cottage Lane east of Shady Oak Road in northeast Minnetonka. Hilltop boasts wooded scenery, excellent homes, and great location. Within the community, houses range in price from $300,000 to $1.15 million. Hilltop is within close proximity to top-notch amenities throughout Minnetonka and the surrounding area. Residents… Read more »

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City of Hilltop: Parks & Trails

Tagged: Anoka County, Hilltop, Keyes Park, McKenna Park, Parks and Recreation, Sullivan Lake Park,

Because of its small size, Hilltop does not have many outdoor amenities within its city limits. However, residents have access to many great options just minutes away in the neighboring City of Columbia Heights. Some of the closest parks to the City of Hilltop include: McKenna Park: One of the most highly used parks within… Read more »

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City of Hilltop: Schools & ISD 13

Tagged: Anoka County, Columbia Academy, Columbia Heights High School, education, Hilltop, schools, Schools District 13, Valley View Elementary,

Hilltop, Minnesota is situated in Columbia Heights Public Schools (District 13), which also serves Columbia Heights and South Fridley. Columbia Heights Public Schools is a small District, home to about 3,100 K-12 grade students in five schools. Within the District, the core values are community, excellence, collaboration, integrity, respect, courage, and innovation. The College Board… Read more »

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City of Hilltop: A Brief History

Tagged: Anoka County, Bowling Alley, CIty History, Fridley Township, Hilltop,

The area where Hilltop exists was once an unincorporated portion of Fridley Township. This area was home to a dairy farm. In the 1940s, several trailer park opened in the area. People living in the trailer parks were concerned their mobile homes would be removed, and because of this petitioned to be incorporated. In 1956,… Read more »

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City of Hilltop: Community Life

Tagged: Anoka County, Hilltop, Things to do,

Hilltop, Minnesota is a very small community bordered on all sides by Columbia Heights. The City of Hilltop covers 0.12 square miles and is home to about 749 residents. While the city of Hilltop is within close proximity to busy suburban areas, it maintains a small-town feel, which is why the city is often known… Read more »

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City of Hilltop: A Brief Overview

Tagged: Anoka County, City of Hilltop, city overview, Dairy Farm, Hilltop,

The city of Hilltop, Minnesota is a tiny city located just north of Minneapolis. Encompassing an area of just 0.12 square miles, Hilltop is one of the most unique cities surrounding the Twin Cities metro. Interestingly enough, Hilltop is entirely surrounded by the larger city of Columbia Heights. Home to about 750 residents, Hilltop began… Read more »

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City of Edina: Community Life

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The city of Edina, Minnesota is widely regarded as one of the most upscale and premier cities within the entire state. Whether it be the rich history, lush parkland, jaw-dropping homes, or dynamic, engaging community, Edina embodies the finest living that Minnesota has to offer. There are numerous factors that contribute to this distinguished community…. Read more »

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City of Edina: Parks and Trails

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The city of Edina is home to a wide array of parks, each offering their own unique amenities. Within each of the city’s four quadrants, residents enjoy a wealth of active and passive outdoor recreational options. This article will examine the parks found within the individual neighborhoods of each quadrant. Northeast Quadrant- Arden Park: Arden… Read more »

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City of Columbia Heights: Schools & ISD 13

Tagged: Anoka County, Columbia Academy, Columbia Heights, Columbia Heights High School, education, School District 13, schools, Valley View Elementary,

The City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota is a part of Independent School District 13, which serves the communities of Columbia Heights, South Fridley, and Hilltop. Columbia Heights Public Schools is a small District, home to about 3,100 K-12 grade students in five schools. Within the District, the core values are community, excellence, collaboration, integrity, respect,… Read more »

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City of Spring Lake Park: A Brief History

Tagged: Anoka County, CIty History, Manomin County, Ramsey County, Spring Lake Park,

The area now known as Spring Lake Park was originally a part of Manomin County. Manomin County was established in May of 1857 and included Columbia Heights, Fridley, Hilltop, and Spring Lake Park. In April of 1870, the people of Manomin County petitioned to become a part of Anoka County and were accepted as a… Read more »

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City of Inver Grove Heights: Schools & District 199

Tagged: City of Inver Grove Heights, Dakota County, education, Inver Grove Heights, Rosemount High School, school, School District 196, School District 199, Smiley High School,

Inver Grove Heights area schools are excellent. Most of the city of Inver Grove Heights is served by Independent School District 199. The District operates five schools in the city: Simley High School, Inver Grove Heights Middle School, Hilltop Elementary, Pine Bend Elementary, and Salem Hills Elementary. Salem Hills Elementary is also home to Atheneum… Read more »

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Northwest Edina: Presidents

Tagged: Alden Park, city of edin, Edina, Edina Neighborhoods, Hennepin County,

With a population of 900 residents, Presidents is a small neighborhood that is situated in the Northwest quadrant of the city of Edina. It is bordered on the north by Excelsior Boulevard, on the east by Blake Road, on the south by Waterman Avenue, and on the west by Highway 169. The neighborhood is a… Read more »

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Northwest Edina: Interlachen Park

Tagged: City of Edina, Edina, Edina Neighborhoods, Hennepin County, Interlachen Country Club, Interlachen Golf Course, Mirror Lake,

With a population of 400 residents, Interlachen Park is situated in the Northwest quadrant of the city of Edina. It is bordered on the north by Spruce Road, on the east by the homes on Merrilane, on the south by Interlachen Boulevard, and on the west by Blake Road. Interlachen Park is home to the… Read more »

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Southwest: East Harriet

Tagged: City of Minneapolis:, Col. Henry Leavenworth, Hennepin County, Lake Harriet, Lyndale Farmstead, Minneapolis, Southwest Community,

The East Harriet neighborhood is positioned in Minneapolis’ Southwest community. It derives its name from Lake Harriet, which Fort Snelling constructor Col. Henry Leavenworth named after his own wife. The neighborhood is bounded by 36th Street on the north and 46 th Street to the south. Lyndale Avenue is the eastern border and Lake Harriet… Read more »

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Near North: Hawthorne

Tagged: Boom Island Brewing Company, City of Minneapolis:, Farview Park, Hennepin County, Legacy Productions, Minneapolis, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Near North, Orvin Olson Park, Pappy's Chicago Style Eatery, Splatball,

Split by Interstate 94, Hawthorne was named after the American novelist Nathaniel Hawthorne, born in 1804. The neighborhood is situated in north Minneapolis within the Near North community. Hawthorne is mainly a residential neighborhood with single-family houses. The Hawthorne neighborhood is within close proximity to downtown, which offers easy access for employees that work in… Read more »

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Calhoun Isles: Lowry Hill

Tagged: Calhoun Isles Community, Hennepin County, History, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Sculpture garden, spoon and cherry, Things to do, Thomas Lowry, Walker art Center,

Lowry Hill is a neighborhood located inside of the community of Calhoun-Isles, which is along the western edge of Minneapolis’s limits. Lowry Hill got its name from Thomas Lowry, one of the original inhabitants and developers of the neighborhood. The area hosts numerous arts-centered establishments, a small, scenic park, and a gathering of dynamic businesses…. Read more »

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Calhoun Isles: Kenwood

Tagged: Calhoun Isles Community, Cedar Lake Park, City of Lake Loppet, Hennepin County, Kenwood Carnival, Kenwood Park, Lake of the Isles Park, Minneapolis, Minnesota,

Kenwood, a neighborhood in Minneapolis that is a member of the Calhoun-Isles Community, derived its name from the company that developed the neighborhood. Kenwood shares Lake of the Isles and Cedar Lake with the Cedar-Isles-Dean neighborhood. Kenwood contains many open spaces including these two lakes, trails, parks, and playgrounds. Kenwood’s parks attract skaters in the… Read more »

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Southwest: Parks & Trails

Tagged: City of Minneapolis:, Hennepin County, Minneapolis, Southwest Community,

The Southwest community is located in the southwestern corner of the city of Minneapolis. With nine distinct neighborhoods, each offering their own parks and recreation services, residents of the Southwest community have no shortage of outdoor recreational options to explore. This article provides a breakdown of the parks that each neighborhood offers. The Armatage neighborhood… Read more »

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Near North: Parks & Trails

Tagged: Bassett Creek Park, Bethune Park, Cottage Park, Fairview Park, Farwell Park, Glen Gale Park, Hall Park, Harrison Creek Park, Hennepin County, Jordan Park, Lovell Square, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Near North, Ole Olson Park, Orvin Olson Park, Sumner Field Park, Willard Park,

The Near North community is home to numerous parks spread throughout its six unique neighborhoods. Ranging in size and amenities, each park contributes to the lifestyle found within each of the respective neighborhoods. The parks in the Near North community include the following: The Harrison neighborhood is home to two parks. They include: Bassett Creek… Read more »

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Calhoun Isles: Parks & Trails

Tagged: Bassett Creek Park, Bryant Square Park, Bryn Mawr Meadows Park, Cedar Lake Park, City of Minneapolis:, Kenwood Park, Lake Calhoun Park, Lake of the Isles Park, Mueller Park, Park Siding Park, Thomas Lowry Park,

The Calhoun Isles community is comprised of 9 neighborhoods, each offering unique parks for visitors to enjoy. With 14 parks including some of the most famous destinations in the state, as well as a smattering of smaller, natural parks located throughout, Calhoun Isles provides ample opportunities for residents to embrace the outdoors. Known for their… Read more »

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City of Minneapolis: Parks & Trails

Tagged: Biking, Lakes, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Parks and Recreation, sports,

The city of Minneapolis, Minnesota contains 11 unique communities, each with their own distinct neighborhoods. Among all of these separate areas are countless parks and recreation opportunities. Ranging in size from massive, regional parks to small, neighborhood treasures, residents of Minneapolis have plenty of options when it comes to life in the outdoors. The following… Read more »

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