Post by ● Aug 8, 2017

Glendale – Minnetonka Neighborhood

Tagged: Community Profiles, Hennepin County, Minnetonka Minnesota

Glendale is a neighborhood located in southwest Minnetonka just southwest of the intersection of Eden Prairie Road and Excelsior Boulevard. Glendale is a smaller neighborhood, consisting of 30 single family homes that range from $250,000 to $710,000. The neighborhood itself is spacious and wooded with sizable yards.

Because of its central location within the City of Minnetonka, residents of Glendale have easy access to numerous of the amenities in the city. Located close to the neighborhood is Kinsel Park, which features amenities such as picnic shelters, trails, and boardwalks. Another nearby amenity is Glen Lake Golf Course, which is open to the public, 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 is located to the north of Glendale along 394 and contains popular stores such as Macy’s, Nordstrom, JCPenney, and Sears.

Minnetonka High School, Minnetonka, MN

Minnetonka High School, Minnetonka, MN

Residents of Glendale are served by the Minnetonka School District. The Minnetonka School District serves 10,400 students in 14 different schools. The closest school to Glendale is Gatewood Elementary School, which lies a couple miles to the north. The school serves around 500 students and a student/teacher ratio of 14, serving students in grades K-6. Other nearby schools include Hopkins Montessori School, International School, Notre Dame Academy, and Glen Lake Elementary School.