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City of Sunfish Lake: Community Life

Tagged: Dakota County, Halloween Hayride, Sunfish Lake,

Sunfish Lake, Minnesota is situated in Dakota County just about 5 miles due south of St. Paul. The small community is laid out over 1.69 square miles and is home to about 526 residents. Sunfish Lake is a small town that takes pride in their heritage and seeks to maintain its pristine rural character with… Read more »

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City of Sunfish Lake: Parks & Trails

Tagged: Dakota County, Dodge Nature Center, Harmon Park Reserve, Salem Hills Park, Sunfish Lake,

Because of its small size, Sunfish Lake does not have many options within the city limits. However, due to its close proximity to larger cities, Sunfish Lake residents enjoy many amenities conveniently close to home. Salem Hills Park: located in Inver Grove Heights, is just minutes from Sunfish Lake. The neighborhood park is comprised of… Read more »

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City of Sunfish Lake: School & ISD 197

Tagged: Dakota County, Friendly Hills Middle School, Garlough Environment Magnet School, Henry Sibley High School, School District 197, Sunfish Lake,

Sunfish Lake, Minnesota is situated in Independent School District 197. All or some parts of Eagan, Inver Grove Heights, Mendota, Mendota Heights, Sunfish Lake, Lilydale, and West St. Paul are served by the West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan School District. The close-knit community of schools seeks promote an environment that: instills in each student a lifelong… Read more »

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City of Sunfish Lake: A Brief Overview

Tagged: City of Sunfish Lake, Dakota County, Sunfish Lake,

Located on the northern side of Dakota County, Sunfish Lake, Minnesota, is a small community that is proud of its legacy. The community treasures its solitude yet understands being a part of the thriving Dakota County. The city is bordered by Highways 110 to the north, 3 to the east, 60th Street West/Peiper Road to… Read more »

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City of Lake Elmo: A Brief History

Tagged: Bass Lake, CIty History, Lake House,

The first people to settle in the Lake Elmo area were Bernard B. Cyphers and his wife Maria in 1848. The Cyphers built a hotel known as the Lake House, tavern, and stagecoach stop just south of Sunfish Lake. Stagecoaches helped bring people from St. Paul to settle in the area. Originally named Bass Lake,… Read more »

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City of Lake Elmo: Parks & Trails

Tagged: Carriage Station Park, Demontreville Park, Lake Elmo Park Preserve, Sunfish Lake Park,

The city of Lake Elmo covers 24.36 square miles of land and is home to 18 parks including Washington County Parks and City Parks. Lake Elmo parks serve residents in numerous ways offering several recreational activities including organized sports, hiking, cross-country skiing, beautiful scenery, and much more. The city keeps its parks well maintained, giving… Read more »

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City of Medicine Lake: Parks & Trails

Tagged: City of Medicine Lake, Clifton E. French Regional Park, General Mills Nature Preserve, Hennepin County, Luce Lake Trail, Luce Line Trail, Medicine Lake, Medicine Lake Park, Medicine Lake Regional Trail, Parks and Recreation,

Medicine Lake, Minnesota is a very small city located just west of Minneapolis. Because it’s land area is only 0.2 square miles, there are not any parks located directly within the city limits. Medicine Lake, is located on the lake of the same name. Not only do residents enjoy access to the lake, Medicine Lake,… 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 Victoria: Parks, Trails, and Lakes

Tagged: Carver County, Lowry Nature Center, Minnesota, Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, Parks and Recreation, Real Estate, University of Minnesota, Victoria,

Parks are an integral part of the city of Victoria’s community. With over 200 acres of reserved land, 22 parks, and 12 lakes, Victoria has been nicknamed “the City of Lakes and Parks”. This extensive focus on preservation and outdoor beauty appreciation is apparent in the high- quality, well-managed parks that exist within the city’s… Read more »

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City of Oakdale: A Brief History

Tagged: Bernard Cyphers, John Morgan, Oakdale, Washington County,

Early settlers to the City of Oakdale were primarily farmers, who mainly grew wheat because of the sandy loam soil that was consistent in the area. The town received its name after the wide assortment of trees that were found, including bur, white, and black oak. The different lakes in the city also attracted many… Read more »

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City of Mendota: Schools & ISD 197

Tagged: Dakota County, Friendly Hills Middle School, Henry Sibley High School, Mendota Elementary, Mendota Heights, Saint Thomas Academy, School District 197,

Mendota, Minnesota is served by the West St. Paul – Mendota Heights – Eagan Area Schools, also known as Independent School District 197. Around 4,800 students are enrolled in the district in the communities of Lilydale, Eagan, Inver Grove Heights, Mendota, Mendota Heights, Sunfish Lake, and West St. Paul. Students in the City of Mendota… Read more »

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City of Lilydale: Schools & ISD 197

Tagged: Henry Sibley High School, Heritage E-STEM Magnet School, Mendota Elementary School, School District 197,

The City of Lilydale is located in Independent School District 197. All or some parts of Lilydale, Eagan, Inver Grove Heights, Mendota, Mendota Heights, Sunfish Lake, and West St. Paul are served by the West St. Paul- Mendota Heights- Eagan School District. The close-knit community of schools seeks promote an environment that: instills in each… Read more »

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Powderhorn: Powderhorn Park

Tagged: City of Minneapolis:, Hennepin County, Matt's Bar, May Day Festival, Mercado Central, Midtown Greenway, Minneapolis, Powderhorn Art Fair, Powderhorn Community, Powderhorn Park,

Powderhorn Park, within Minneapolis’ Powderhorn community, got its name from Powderhorn Park Lake, a small lake formed like a powder horn. People congregate for cultural events and community activities in the park and by the lake. The neighborhood is bordered on the north by Lake Street, on the east by Cedar Avenue South, on the… Read more »

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Powderhorn: Parks & Trails

Tagged: Central Gym Park, City of Minneapolis:, Clinton Field Park, Corcoran Park, Hennepin County, MIA, Minneapolis, Minneapolis Institute of Arts, Morrison Park, Painter Park, Parks and Recreation, Phelps Field Park, Powderhorn Community, Powderhorn Park, Sibley Park, Washburn Fair Oaks Park, Whittier Park,

The Powderhorn community, located near the center of the city of Minneapolis, is home to 8 distinct neighborhoods. Each neighborhood offers its own parks and recreational centers for residents and visitors to enjoy. With a wealth of outdoor recreational options to explore, residents of the Powderhorn community have great access to the outdoors. While the… 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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