Minnetonka Beach, Minnesota is a peninsula that is surrounded by the famous Lake Minnetonka. The only direction out of the city is west through Spring Park and Mound, or north through the city of Orono. This city remains today as one of the smallest incorporated cities in Minnesota, as it has a population of close… Read more »

The community in Minnetonka Beach, Minnesota is defined by its connection to Lake Minnetonka. As one of the small, lakeshore cities surrounding Lake Minnetonka, Minnetonka Beach enjoys the dynamic and active community found on the lake’s shores. While the lake is the primary social outlet for Minnetonka Beach’s residents, there are still a number of… Read more »

The small city of Minnetonka Beach is located on the shores of Lake Minnetonka. As one of the lakeshore cities surrounding Lake Minnetonka, Minnetonka Beach holds a special reverence for the beautiful lake and the lifestyle that it offers. By far, Lake Minnetonka is the reason that residents choose to reside in the area. Lake… Read more »

Minnetonka Beach, which is known to the locals as “The Beach” provides a rich amount of historic value to the Lake Minnetonka area. The history dates back to 1855 when the first settlers made their homes in the area. The city was not officially incorporated until 1894 however but received its title a few year earlier in… Read more »

Minnetonka Beach Schools, located in school district 277, offer the perks that result from having a smaller community. Each child is known by name and receives the attention and support they need for success and growth. Although the schools are smaller in size, they manage to keep pace with the larger districts in the area… Read more »

Spring Park, located in the western metro of Minnesota and part of Hennepin County, is unique in that the two longest stretches of land in the city are part of the Lake Minnetonka shoreline. The city serves as a land bridge that connects the western area of the lake, such as Mound and Minnetrista, to… Read more »

The community in Spring Park, Minnesota is largely influenced by the surrounding Lake Minnetonka communities. As one of the members of the lakeshore cities, residents of Spring Park belong to a close-knit and active community found in and around the waters of Lake Minnetonka. While members of this vast community, residents of Spring Park also… Read more »

The city of Spring Park, Minnesota features a number of outdoor recreational options that are available to its residents. As one of the lakeshore cities surrounding Lake Minnetonka, Spring Park prides itself in its 4.34 miles of shoreline. It is this connection to Lake Minnetonka that really showcases the outdoor amenities. In addition to the… Read more »

Spring Park Schools, located in school district 277, offer the perks that result from having a smaller community. Each child is known by name and receives the attention and support they need for success and growth. Although the schools are smaller in size, they manage to keep pace with the larger districts in the area… Read more »

Spring Park was mainly a tourist destination is the 1880’s. The reason it was such a popular attraction in the summer was because of the large and very beautiful Lake Minnetonka. The lake caused so much traffic in the area that the town built several hotels and inns for tourists to stay. A man by… Read more »

Much like its neighboring cities, the city of Woodland, Minnesota is a small town with plenty of access to recreational activities, educational opportunities, great family living, and lakeside fun. It is the love for Lake Minnetonka that unites its residents together and the city greatly appreciates its affiliation with the Lake Minnetonka community. As one… Read more »

Woodland, Minnesota is a small lakeshore city located on Lake Minnetonka. As one of the numerous cities that resides on the lake’s shores, Woodland belongs to a close-knit community that is active and shares an appreciation for the waters. Being that Woodland is almost entirely residential, the majority of the community events that residents participate… Read more »

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 »

The first settlement in Woodland, Minnesota was established in 1867. Since the time the land was purchased from the Native Americans, Woodland has been occupied for more than a century and a half. There are two areas make up most of this city’s history, and they are Maplewoods and the Groveland Homeowners Association. Maplewoods started… Read more »

The city of Woodland is served by school district 284, which is one one of the larger school districts in the area, serving over 10,000 students total. The district is known for providing quality education and a large percentage of students that attend college after they graduate. In a recent community survey, 93 percent of parents and… Read more »