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 »

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 »

Located just 4 miles south of St. Paul and 11 miles east of Minneapolis, West St. Paul, Minnesota is home to almost 20,000 residents. Established in the late 19th century on the west bank of the Mississippi River, the small, family-friendly community of West St. Paul enjoys the beauty and tranquility of the country as… Read more »

West St. Paul, Minnesota has an area of 5.01 square miles, 4.91 square miles of which is land and 0.10 square miles of water.  Within the city, there are over 14 different parks offering a variety of amenities for all ages.  Some of the most popular parks include Garlough Park, Marthaler Park, Weschcke Park, Albert… Read more »

Students in West St. Paul are served by school district 197, which assists the community and surrounding areas, including Eagan and Mendota Heights. District 197 mission is to give children a lifelong passion for learning, provide them with the opportunity to reach their academic potential, and prepare them for their life ahead. District 197 serves… Read more »

The first inhabitants of West St. Paul were the Sioux and Mendota Indians. The Sioux people lived in the villages of Kaposia in what is now the east side of the city, while the Mendota people lived on the west. The date of their settlement is believed to have been several years before any white… Read more »

The city of South St. Paul is home to a little over 20,000 residents and is one of the few undiscovered treasures in the metro area. Located just 8 miles south of St. Paul, South St. Paul is a small community that has a family-friendly atmosphere.  Much of the small city’s community was formerly shaped… Read more »

South St. Paul, Minnesota is comprised of over 6 square miles of land. The city’s park system maintains 15 different park areas that cover over a total of 240 acres. The different park types include Community Parks, Neighborhood Parks, and Special Use Park Areas. South St. Paul residents enjoy outdoor recreational activities through the various… Read more »

Students in South St. Paul are served by South St. Paul Special School District 6, which was established in 1890 when voters established an independent Board of Education. Currently, the district serves around 3,500 students in two elementary schools, one secondary school, and an alternative learning center. The city is also home to two private… Read more »

The earliest inhabitants to the South Saint Paul area were the Mdewakanton Dakota Indians. The tribe’s members lived in a village known as Kaposia on the banks of the Mississippi River. However, in the years between 1851 and 1854, the Indians were moved from the area by the federal government in order to open the… Read more »

As a suburb situated south of the river, the city of Rosemount is 15 miles from the Twin City metropolitan area. Rosemount’s residents enjoy the benefits of living in a community with both  a small town and large metro city atmospheres. The city combines industry, agriculture, and agricultural research with a rapidly growing community providing… Read more »

The city of Rosemount, Minnesota covers a total of 35 square miles of land with 302 acres of land reserved for parks. Rosemount maintains approximately 23 different parks with numerous options for outdoor activities. Some of the most notable parks include: Bloomfield Park: Named after the development in which it is located, Bloomfield park offers… Read more »

Most of Rosemount falls within the with boundaries of Independent School District 196, also known as the Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan District. Elementary students attend one of four schools within the district. Rosemount is also home to a middle school, high school, two private schools, and several early childhood and continuing education programs. One of Rosemount’s most… Read more »

The area of Rosemount was first inhabited by the Lower Band Mdewakanton of the Santee Sioux Tribe, who settled on the glacial plains. However, in 1851 Chief Little Crow, leader of the New Ulm Indian Uprising, signed a treaty at Pilot Knob in Mendota, turning the land over to the federal government. The first settlers… Read more »

Centered around the Cannon River, Northfield has a wide variety of parkland. The city has reserved over 400 acres of land for its 35 different parks for residents to enjoy recreational activities in the great outdoors. Some of the most notable parks include: Odd Fellows Park: Located just blocks from Saint Olaf College, Odd Fellows… Read more »