Post by ● Aug 8, 2017

Temple – Minnetonka Neighborhood

Tagged: Community Profiles, Hennepin County, Minnetonka Minnesota

Temple is a Minnetonka neighborhood located in the southwest corner of the city between Elm Drive and Highway 7. Temple is sizable neighborhood that consists of around 160 single family homes that range between $300,000 to $740,000. Homes in the neighborhood are primarily a mix of two story traditionals and split levels.

Exterior of Ridgedale Center, Minnetonka, MN

Ridgedale Center, Minnetonka, MN

Temple is close to several of Minnetonka’s finest amenities, including Spring Hill Park which lies in the neighborhood itself. The park has several recreational amenities such as trails, football/soccer field, hockey rink, tennis court, horseshoes, and playground equipment. Another nearby amenity is Glen Lake Golf Course, which is open to the public, and is the perfect recreational course for any skill level with sand and grass bunkers, water hazards, and dramatic elevation changes. The nearest shopping center is Ridgedale Shopping Center, which lies a few miles to the north along 394 and contains popular stores such as Macy’s, Nordstrom, JCPenney, and Sears.

Clear Springs Elementary School, Minnetonka, MN

Clear Springs Elementary School, Minnetonka, MN

Residents of Temple are served by the Minnetonka School District. The Minnetonka School District serves 10,400 students in 14 different schools. The closest school to Temple is Clear Springs Elementary School. Clear Springs serves around 800 students with a student/teacher ratio of 15. Other nearby schools include Minnetonka High School, Scenic Heights Elementary, and Primrose School of Minnetonka.