An important aspect of living near Green Lake is that it is near the well established city of Princeton, Minnesota. This town offers a haven for both permanent residents as well as vacationers. The area is so rich with the northern taste of Minnesota, that the town is the location of many cabins. Princeton is unique in that it provides the coveted flavor of the northern portion of the state, but is still close to the Twin Cities.

Princeton, Minnesota is located 8 miles to the west of Green Lake and about an hour away from Minneapolis. Princeton is in the Mille Lacs and Sherburne counties, and is 50 miles north of Minneapolis. This town was originally established in 1856, and is the closest town to Green Lake’s near west that is already well established. Here, the residents around Green Lake are able to find plenty of amenities, supplies, and shopping.

One entertainment feature in Princeton is the local golf course. Princeton Golf Course is an 18-hole, par 71 golf course located near the beautiful Rum River that flows through the town. Designed by Joel Goldstrand, Princeton Golf Course opened in 1955. As golfers experience the woods and other obstacles of this challenging course, they will confront a mix of dog legs and golf holes that may impede their success, where the only ally is skill. Many small lakes and the Rum River will bring water into play on 12 of the 18 holes. At nearly 6,400 yards, Princeton Golf Course will offer a test for golfers of all abilities. The design of the course forces golfers to use all of the clubs that they own.

In addition to the golf course, Princeton has several restaurants, the Fairview Northland Medical Center, and three schools. The city has an elementary school, a middle school, and high school, which serve not only Princeton but the surrounding area as well. The city also has a local park called Mark Park, which offers a splash pad, one baseball field, three softball fields, restrooms, picnic shelters, barbecue areas, picnic tables, and a playground. For those that love to shop at Green Lake, there is a local bait shop that offers fishing supplies that make any fishing experience the best it can be.