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City of Deephaven: A Brief Overview

Tagged: city overview, Deephaven, Hennepin County, Lake Minnetonka Marinas,

Located on the shores of the magnificent Lake Minnetonka and just 20 miles from Minneapolis, Deephaven, Minnesota is a western suburb of Hennepin county and a small, residential city. The city covers an area of 2.3-square miles and is populated by about 3,700 people. Despite its small size, Deephaven has a wealth of scenic locations. From… Read more »

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City of Deephaven: Community Life

Tagged: Deephaven, Deephaven Days, Hennepin County, Minnetonka Yacht Club, Southshore Community Center,

Living on the shores of Lake Minnetonka certainly has its perks. For the citizens of Deephaven, life in and around the lake is defined by natural beauty and outdoor activity. When examining the community of Deephaven, it becomes apparent how significantly the lake impacts the local community.   Lake Minnetonka is the most important facet… 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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City of Deephaven: Schools & District 276

Tagged: Deephaven, Deephaven Academy Private School, Deephaven Elementary School, Hennepin County, Minnetonka High School, Minnetonka Middle School East,

Deephaven is located in an area with several surrounding public and private schools. The main schools for local residents are Deephaven Elementary School, Minnetonka Middle School East, Minnetonka High School, and Deephaven Academy Private School. Deephaven Elementary School is one of the most outstanding in the area. SchoolDigger.com ranked this school better than 97% of… Read more »

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City of Deephaven: A Brief History

Tagged: "Big Waters", CIty History, Deephaven, Hennepin County, Saint Louis Railroad, Walden Estate, Walter and Mahala Douglas,

Named for its harbor on Lake Minnetonka and located in the western region of Hennepin County, Deephaven is a suburb of Minnesota that provides rich historical value. Like much of the surrounding area, Deephaven was largely influenced by the nearby Lake Minnetonka. Originally kept secret by the Native Americans, who referred to it as “Big… Read more »

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Groveland – Minnetonka Neighborhood

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Groveland is located on the northwest side of Minnetonka off of Minnetonka Boulevard just east of highway 101. Groveland is an older neighborhood featuring great homes and scenic wooded environment full of mature trees. The neighborhood boasts 75 single family homes featuring ranch and rambler housing styles with prices ranging from $250,000 $550,000. Groveland is… Read more »

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Groveland Place – Minnetonka Neighborhood

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Groveland Place is located on the northwest side of Minnetonka off of Groveland School Road just north of MInnetonka Boulevard. Groveland Place is an excellent neighborhood with much to offer including great homes, family friendly community, and excellent location with easy access to a wide variety of amenities. The neighborhood also offers a scenic wooded… Read more »

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La Bon Terrace – Minnetonka Neighborhood

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The neighborhood community of La Bon Terrace is located on the northwest side of Minnetonka off of Minnetonka Boulevard just east of Tonkawood Road. La Bon Terrace offers a scenic wooded environment, providing residents with a quiet neighborhood atmosphere. The neighborhood boasts 35 single family homes featuring ranch, rambler, and split level housing styles with… Read more »

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Lowell – Minnetonka Neighborhood

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The neighborhood community of Lowell is located on the northwest side of Minnetonka off of Minnetonka Boulevard just west of highway 101. Lowell is an older community featuring great homes and scenic neighborhood atmosphere full of mature trees, providing residents with a quiet neighborhood atmosphere. The neighborhood boasts 90 single family homes featuring ranch, rambler,… Read more »

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Ridgeview – Minnetonka Neighborhood

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The neighborhood community of Ridgeview is located on the northwest side of Minnetonka off of Highway 101 just north of Lake Street Extension. Ridgeview is an excellent family friendly community featuring great homes and convenient location with easy access to some of the best amenities in the area. The neighborhood is situated among a scenic… Read more »

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Tonkaway – Minnetonka Neighborhood

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The neighborhood community of Tonkaway is located on the northwest side of Minnetonka off of Minnetonka Boulevard just west of Tonkawood Road. Tonakway is a scenic wooded community full of mature trees, providing residents with a quiet and secluded neighborhood atmosphere. Tonkaway is an excellent neighborhood with much to offer including great homes, family friendly… Read more »

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Timber Ridge – Minnetonka Neighborhood

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The community of Timber Ridge is located on the west side of Minnetonka off of Ridgewood Road just west of highway 101. Timber Ridge is situated among beautiful wooded scenery full of mature trees, providing residents with a secluded neighborhood environment. The neighborhood boasts 130 single family homes featuring rambler and traditional housing styles with… Read more »

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Meadow Woods – Minnetonka Neighborhood

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Meadow Woods is located on the west side of Minnetonka off of Ridgewood Road just west of highway 101. Meadow Woods is newer development featuring excellent homes with great designs. The neighborhood also boasts a family friendly community and easy access to some of the city’s best amenities. Meadow Woods boasts 12 single family homes… Read more »

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Eastwood – Minnetonka Neighborhood

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The neighborhood community of Eastwood is located on the west side of Minnetonka off of Ridgewood Road just east of Vine Hill Road. Eastwood boasts a scenic neighborhood environment providing residents with the feelling of a rural community while still benefiting from easy access to city amenities. The neighborhood consists of 40 single family homes… Read more »

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Hampton – Minnetonka Neighborhood

Tagged: Big Woods Park, Clear Springs Elementary, Glen Lake Golf Course, Grays Bay Park, ISD 276, Libbs Lake Beach Park, Minnehaven Square, Minnetonka High School, Minnetonka Middle School East, Purgatory Park, Ridgedale Center,

The neighborhood community of Hampton is located on the west side of Minnetonka off of Lake Street Extension just east of highway 101. Hampton boasts a beautiful wooded environment full of mature trees, providing residents with a quiet and scenic neighborhood atmosphere. The neighborhood consists of 80 single family homes featuring ranch, rambler, and traditional… Read more »

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Robinwood – 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 neighborhood community of Robinwood is located on the west side of Minnetonka off of Tonkawood Drive just south of Minnetonka Boulevard. Robinwood is an excellent neighborhood with much to offer including great homes, family friendly community, and great location with easy access to numerous amenities. The neighborhood boasts 30 single family homes featuring ranch,… Read more »

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Saddlewood – 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,

Saddlebrook is located on the west side of Minnetonka off Highway 101 just north of Highway 7. The neighborhood features a mix of single family homes and townhomes Saddlebrook is an excellent neighborhood community with much to offer including great homes, family friendly environment, and great location with easy access to a wide variety of… Read more »

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Skyview – Minnetonka Neighborhood

Tagged: Big Woods Park, Clear Springs Elementary, Glen Lake Golf Course, Grays Bay Park, ISD 276, Libbs Lake Beach Park, Minnehaven Square, Minnetonka High School, Minnetonka Middle School East, Purgatory Park, Ridgedale Center,

The neighborhood community of Skyview is located on the west side of Minnetonka off of Lake Street Extension between Williston Road and Tonkawood Road. Skyview features densely wooded scenery full of mature trees, providing residents with a quiet and secluded neighborhood atmosphere. The neighborhood boasts 180 single family homes featuring ranch and rambler housing styles… Read more »

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Woods Edge – Minnetonka Neighborhood

Tagged: Big Woods Park, Clear Springs Elementary, Glen Lake Golf Course, Grays Bay Park, ISD 276, Libbs Lake Beach Park, Minnehaven Square, Minnetonka High School, Minnetonka Middle School East, Purgatory Park, Ridgedale Center,

The neighborhood community of Woods Edge is located in central Minnetonka off of Lake Street Extension just west of Williston Road. Woods Edge is a family friendly community featuring great homes and central location with easy access to a wide range of amenities. The neighborhood boasts 90 single family homes featuring ranch, rambler, and split… 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 Beaches

Tagged: Beaches on Lake Minnetonka, Centerview Beach, Crescent Beach, Deephaven, Deephaven Beach, Excelsior Commons, Greenwood, Hennepin County, Lake Minnetonka, Linwood Beach & Rocky Beach, Minnesota Beaches, Minnetonka, Minnetrista, Mound, orono, Shorewood, Spring Park, Surfside Park, Tonka Bay, Victoria, Wayzata, Wayzata Beach, Wekota Beach and Park, Woodland,

Lake Minnetonka is a massive lake that stretches across numerous communities. While its 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 Woodland: Parks, Trials, & Beaches

Tagged: Bennett Family Park, City of Woodland, Deephaven Beach, Grey's Bay Marina, Gro Tonka Park, Hennepin County, Lake Minnetonka, Woodland,

Located on the shores of Lake Minnetonka, Woodland, Minnesota is a very small town that enjoys a lakeshore lifestyle. One of many smaller communities located on Lake Minnetonka’s shores, Woodland features several protected wetlands within its city borders. When it comes to parks, however, residents of Woodland look to the surrounding cities for fabulous options…. 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: 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 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 Shorewood: Brief Overview

Tagged: City of Shorewood, city overview, Hennepin County, Lake Minnetonka, Shorewood,

Located by the popular Lake Minnetonka, the city of Shorewood is truly a beautiful place to live. With a population of over 7,000 residents, and a geographic area covering just over 5-square miles of land, the community of Shorewood is close-knit. The residents enjoy the city’s wonderful lakeside living together and Lake Minnetonka provides much… 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 Shorewood: Brief History

Tagged: CIty History, City of Shorewood, Excelsior Township, Hennepin County, Shorewood, The Treaty of Mendota,

Shorewood, Minnesota’s history dates back to when Lake Minnetonka was a secret that was only known by the local Native Americans. The lake was named for the Indians words that meant “Big Waters”. Lake Minnetonka plays a large part in Shorewood’s history. Save for the Native Americans, the lake was a secret to all. The… Read more »

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City of Minnetonka: Brief History

Tagged: Big Island, CIty History, city of Minnetonka, Hennepin County, Minnetonka, Minnetonka Township, The Treaty of Mendota,

The city of Minnetonka, Minnesota was at one time a very sacred place for the Native Americans. There was plenty of game that was offered by the surrounding lake and prairies, as well the large lake, Lake Minnetonka. The Dakota Sioux and Ojibway Chippewa would cross through Minnetonka as they traveled between Shakopee and Mille… Read more »

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City of Excelsior: Parks & Trails

Tagged: City of Excelsior, dakota rail trail, Excelsior, Excelsior Parkland, Hennepin County, Lake Minnetonka, Luce Line Trail, Parks and Recreation, The Commons and Port of Excelsior,

Joining with it’s neighboring lakeshore cities, the city of Excelsior, Minnesota has a special connection to the beautiful Lake Minnetonka. The city directly borders the lake’s shores, and the residents of Excelsior enjoy its scenic beauty among the other parks and trails running throughout the city. Some of the most notable outdoor areas in Excelsior… Read more »

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