The city of North Oaks is a small exclusive suburban community just 10 miles northeast of St. Paul. The city of North Oaks has a total of 5,000 residents and is just a 20-minute drive from St. Paul. This quiet city is rich in history and emphasizes maintaining the natural environment surrounding the community. North Oaks… Read more »

Although there are no parks open to the public within the exclusive city of North Oaks, there are several nearby that residents can enjoy. Bald Eagle-Otter Lake Regional Park: Bald Eagle-Otter Lake Park is just 6 miles from North Oaks and is one of the biggest parks in the area covering 862 acres. The park… Read more »

The city of North Oaks, Minnesota is served by the St. Paul, Maplewood, Mounds View, and White Bear Lake school districts. Although the city of North Oaks is home to only one school, the city has access to numerous schools in several neighboring communities. Turtle Lake Elementary School in the Mounds View School District serves… Read more »

Prior to becoming a city, the area that is now known as North Oaks was structured around Pleasant Lake and was intended to serve as a water source for St. Paul. The land was later purchased by James J. Hill in 1883 and was made into a hobby farm named North Oaks Farm. The farm… Read more »

North Oaks, Minnesota, is a wealthy suburb that is located 10 miles north of Saint Paul along the northern edge of Ramsey County. The population was 4,469 at the 2010 census. This previously gated community currently contains land that is completely owned by homeowners. The maintaining of roads, parks, facilities, and recreation trails are overseen… Read more »

With a population of 500 residents, White Oaks is also one of the smallest Edina neighborhoods. Situated in the northeast quadrant of the city of Edina, it is bordered on the north by 46th Street/Sunnyside Road, on the east by France Avenue, on the south by 49th Street, and on the west by Maple Road…. Read more »

The Legacy Oaks neighborhood is situated on Legacy Oaks Trail off of Niagara Lane just south of Gleason Lake Road and east of Ranchview in northwest Minnetonka. Legacy Oaks is a newly constructed neighborhood boasting great homes, a family-friendly community, and excellent location. Within Legacy Oaks, houses range in price from $500,000 to $1.02 million…. Read more »

The West Oaks neighborhood is situated on Fairway Drive off of Hopkins Crossroad in northeast Minnetonka. West Oaks is a luxurious neighborhood featuring approximately 50 gorgeous homes, excellent location, and a family-friendly community. Within the neighborhood, houses range in price from $500,000 to $1.4 million. West Oaks is within close proximity to top-notch amenities within… Read more »

The Summer Oaks neighborhood is situated on Summer Oaks Drive, Meeting Street, and Wellington Road west of 494, just north of McGinty Road in northwest Minnetonka. Summer Oaks boasts great homes, mature trees, and a family-friendly community. Within Summer Oaks, houses range in price from $300,000 to $2.83 million. Summer Oaks is within close proximity… Read more »

Summer Oaks is located on the west side of Eden Prairie off of Mitchell Road just north of Highway 212. Summer Oaks is an excellent family friendly neighborhood offering great homes and excellent residents. Summer Oaks is situated among beautiful wooded scenery offering a quiet and secluded environment. The neighborhood boasts 50 single family homes… Read more »

Bryn Oaks is located in south east Eden Prairie off of College View Road just east of Flying Cloud Road. Bryn Oaks is a new neighborhood community offering excellently designed homes offering a family friendly atmosphere. Bryn Oaks also offers a quiet environment surrounded by beautiful wooded scenery. Bryn Oaks boasts 100 single family homes… Read more »

Bell Oaks Estates are located in the southeast corner of Eden Prairie off of Riverview Road just west of Highway 169 and south of Pioneer Trail. Bell Oaks is an excellent family friendly community featuring beautifully designed homes, great residents, and excellent location. Bell Oaks Estates are situated among beautiful wooded scenery overlooking the Minnesota… Read more »

Bell Oaks is located in the southeast corner of Eden Prairie off of Riverview Road just west of Highway 169 and south of Pioneer Trail. Bell Oaks is an excellent family friendly community featuring great houses and residents. Bell Oaks is situated among beautiful wooded scenery offering a peaceful and quiet environment. Bell Oaks boasts… Read more »

Hidden Oaks is located on the east side of Eden Prairie off of Anderson Lakes Parkway between Homeward Hills Road and Franlo Road just west of highway 169. Hidden Oaks is a quiet secluded neighborhood offering beautiful scenery overlooking Anderson Lake. Hidden Oaks is an excellent family friendly community offering great homes and excellent residents…. Read more »

The Northeast quadrant of Edina is bordered between Highways 100 and 62 and the cities of Minneapolis and St. Louis Park. This quadrant has 13 neighborhoods which include Morningside, Sunny Slope, Country Club, White Oaks, Golf Terrace Heights, Arden Park, 50th and France, Minnehaha Woods, Creek Knoll, Concord, Pamela Park, Chowen Park, and Strachauer Park. The… Read more »

The neighborhood community of Minikahda Oaks is located on the east side of St. Louis Park surrounded by the Wolfe Park neighborhood in Ward 2. The boundaries of Minikahda Oaks is Randall Street to the north, Excelsior Boulevard to the south, France Avenue to the east, and Bass Lake Preserve to the west.  Minikahda Oaks… Read more »

With a population of 850 residents, the Birchcrest neighborhood is situated in the Northwest quadrant of Edina and is also the geographical center of the city. The neighborhood got its name from the area’s first developer. It is bordered on the east by Highway 100, on the south by Highway 62, and on the west… Read more »

The city of Gem Lake, Minnesota belongs to the White Bear Area Schools District (ISD 624). A large district serving all or parts of Birchwood, Gem Lake, Hugo, Lino Lakes, Little Canada, Maplewood, North Oaks, Vadnais Heights, White Bear Lake, and White Bear Township, the White Bear Area Schools District includes four Early Childhood program… Read more »

Vadnais Heights is a part of the White Bear Lake Area Schools, also known as the independent school district 624. The White Bear Lake Area School District serves all or portions of  the cities of Birchwood, Gem Lake, Hugo, Lino Lakes, Little Canada, Maplewood, North Oaks, Vadnais Heights, White Bear Lake and White Bear Township… Read more »

Bellerieve is located in the southeast corner of Eden Prairie off of Riverview Road just west of Highway 169 and south of Pioneer Trail. Bellerieve is an excellent upscale neighborhood offering new beautifully designed homes. Bellerieve offers an excellent family friendly community with great residents, beautiful wooded scenery, and excellent location. Bellerieve boasts 5 single… Read more »

Hills of Eden Prairie is located on the northeast side of Eden Prairie off of Bryant Lake Drive between Shady Oaks Road and Valley View Road. Hills of Eden Prairie is a small secluded townhome community featuring great housing options, friendly residents, and excellent location. Hills of Eden Prairie is situated among beautiful wooded scenery… Read more »

Crown Oak is located on the northeast side of Eden Prairie off of Bryant Lake Drive just north of Valley View Road and south of Shady Oak Road. Crown Oak is an excellent neighborhood with much to offer including great homes, friendly residents,  and excellent location. Shady Oak is a quiet secluded neighborhood situated among… Read more »

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 »

The city of Ham lake is located 25 miles north of Minneapolis in Anoka County. Ham Lake covers a total area of 36 square miles and is home 15,666 residents. Residents of Ham Lake enjoy a country lifestyle while still being conveniently located to the Twin Cities and other surrounding suburbs. This country feel provides… Read more »

Oak Hill, situated in Ward 3, is an older more mature neighborhood in St. Louis Park. The Oak Hill neighborhood is bordered by Minnetonka Boulevard in the north, Highway 7 in the south, Louisiana Avenue in the east, and Texas Avenue in the west. Residents in Oak Hill number approximately 2,498 people. In total, Oak… Read more »

The Minnehaha neighborhood community of Minnehaha is located in the southwest corner of St Louis Park in Ward 3. Minnehaha is bordered by Minnehaha Creek to the north, Phillips Parkway to the south, Minnehaha Creek to the east, and Highway 169 to the west. The neighborhood of Minnehaha encompasses 97.7 acres, with 8 residential blocks,… Read more »

Between the City of Hopkins to the west and Elmwood neighborhood to the east is the South Oak Hill neighborhood. South Oak Hill is bordered by Highway 7 to the north, CP Railroad to the east and south, and the City of Hopkins to the west. A total of 770 residents call South Oak Hill… Read more »

The neighborhood community of Amhurst is located in the southwest corner of St Louis Park in Ward 3. Amhurst occupies an area of 52.2 acres with a population of 450 residents. Amhurst is bordered by West 36th Street to the north, Highway 7 to the south, Highway 169 to the east, and the city of… Read more »

The City of Cottage Grove, Minnesota is located in Washington County 10 miles south of the Twin Cities. Platted in 1871, Cottage Grove covers 33.62 square miles of land and 3.86 square miles of water. Situated on the north bank of the Mississippi River, the city is a thriving, friendly community with a present day… Read more »

While technically a part of the Southwest quadrant of Edina, the Normandale Park neighborhood is located near the geographical center of the city, and has a population of 1,150 residents. It is bordered on the north by Highway 62, on the east by Highway 100, on the south by 66th Street, and on the west… Read more »

Whittier, in Minneapolis’ Powderhorn community, is bordered on the north by Franklin Avenue East and Franklin Ave West, on the east by I-35W, on the south by Lake Street West, and on the west by Lyndale Avenue South. It is one of the city’s first-born neighborhoods, having been initially established in the 19th century, and… Read more »

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 »