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Home to Lake Minnetonka and the source and a large portion of Minnehaha Creek, as well as wetlands, prairies, forests, and a total of 44 community parks, Minnetonka is almost a geographical paradise. Located just eight miles west of Minneapolis, Minnetonka offers an unparalleled suburban experience: its convenient location close to the city enables residents to enjoy all the offerings of the city, and its geography, with its parks, rivers, prairies, forests, wetlands, and with Lake Minnetonka and the lakeside property and lakeshore real estate that goes along with it enable residents to enjoy one of Minnesota’s most diverse and most scenic locations.

Lake Minnetonka stretches out into west Minnetonka, rounding out northwest Minnetonka with Grays Bay, a large bay near Wayzata. Grays Bay forms the source and outlet of the Minnehaha Creek, which then winds through Minnetonka east and south, eventually carving into the Mississippi river. In addition to Lake Minnetonka, its shoreline, and its lakeside real estate, and in addition to Minnehaha Creek, Minnetonka is home to a number of other lakes, ponds, and wetlands. In total, water, rivers, lakes, and lakeshore property make up over a full square mile of the city’s total area. The city is also home to two public beaches, both of which are maintained by Minnetonka’s park and recreation services.

Minnetonka’s park and recreation services also provide a number of other amenities—a total of 44 community parks and 5 neighborhood parks. Many of these parks support community events and athletics, as the recreation program maintains turf at 96 sites and 17 athletic fields, as well as 10 hockey and ice skating rinks in the winter. Minnetonka also maintains an unbelievable total of 81 miles of trails for walking, jogging, biking.

Of course, there is much more to Minnetonka than just its luxurious lakeside real estate and geographical beauty—Minnetonka is a bustling center of business. In fact, Minnesota’s two largest businesses call Minnetonka home. Cargill, a large, privately held multinational corporation, and one of the ten largest businesses in the entire US, is headquartered in Minnetonka. UnitedHealth Group, Minnesota’s largest publicly traded company—recently ranking at America’s 21st largest company on the 2010 Fortune 500, also calls Minnetonka home. In addition to these two massive businesses, Minnetonka is also home to a number of small businesses. Thus, Minnetonka is home to a thriving, growing economy and a wide number of jobs. Additionally, its proximity to so many jobs makes Minnetonka an ideal location for an executive or corporate relocation.

Minnetonka is also home to a number of fantastic schools, with great public schools, including a 5-star-rated high school, top-ranking standardized test scores, and three local private schools. Additionally, Minnetonka is home to a number of libraries, which, in conjunction with its top-rated schools, its parks, and its community athletic events and sports, make Minnetonka a great place to raise and educate a family.

And as a large suburb, Minnetonka has much to offer in terms of local entertainment, restaurants, and shopping centers. The Westwind Plaza at the western end of Minnetonka, by Lake Minnetonka, features a number of stores and shopping areas. More prominently, Minnetonka is home to the Ridgedale Center, a large shopping mall with a total of 140 stores and services. These shopping centers, in addition to smaller shopping districts and the number of stores and restaurants that pepper the major streets and highways of Minnetonka, make it a fantastic place to live for its diverse retail and entertainment options and its conveniences.

Thus Minnetonka is the western suburbs center—for retail, for entertainment, for business, and for parks and lakeside recreation. Its developed community offers the full spectrum of conveniences in a beautiful and geographically diverse location, with everything from wetlands, ponds, bays, creeks, and lakes to prairies and forests. Its beautiful location just eight miles from downtown Minneapolis makes it—quite rightly—one of Minnesota’s and Minneapolis’ most popular suburbs.

If you are ready to work with an experienced Realtor in the Minnetonka area, list your home for sale, schedule a showing for Minnetonka real estate, or have questions we are ready to help. Simply call or text Travis Senenfelder at 651-216-9466 or send us a message online here.

Buying a home in Minnetonka not only means buying real estate in one of Minnesota’s most beautiful areas, but also ensures a lifetime of top-quality education in Minnetonka’s outstanding schooling system. Minnetonka families can rest assured that their children are in some of Minnesota’s best schools.

The Minnetonka public school district, Minnetonka School District 276, features one high school, two middle schools, and six elementary schools. They are the following:

Minnetonka is also home to two private schools:

Prestigious private schools in the metro area include the following:

  • Breck School, at http://www.breckschool.org/, a private, Episcopal school serving approximately 1,200 students in grades PreKindergarten through 12 in Golden Valley Minnesota
  • The Blake School, at http://www.blakeschool.org/, serving approximately 1,350 students in grades PreKindergarten through 12, with a lower school in Wayzata, a middle school in Hopkins and a high school in downtown Minneapolis
  • Providence Academy, at http://www.providenceacademy.org/, serving approximately 900 students in grades PreKindergarten through 12 in Plymouth.

If you are ready to work with an experienced Realtor in the Minnetonka area, list your home for sale, schedule a showing for Minnetonka real estate, or have questions we are ready to help. Simply call or text Travis Senenfelder at 651-216-9466 or send us a message online here.

Restaurants

  1. Spasso: When you’re looking to buy a home in Minnetonka, it’s a wonderful feeling to know that you’ll always be able to dine out at Spasso—an Italian restaurant with great atmosphere, great service, and, best of all, great food. If their pizzas, pastas, entrees and specials aren’t enough to keep you coming back, their extensive (and affordable!) wine selection will be.
  2. Snuffy’s Malt Shop: Anyone who owns a home in the Minnetonka area will know about Snuffy’s—a delicious mom and pop style malt shop with delicious malts and shakes as well as tasty American style burgers and onion rings. With its very low prices, Snuffy’s is a family favorite all around the west metro area of Minneapolis.
  3. Gold Nugget Tavern & Grille: Anyone with a house in Minnetonka or Deephaven will know the Gold Nugget as a local favorite and great hangout. With a friendly staff, mouthwatering burgers, and an affordable bar, Gold Nugget makes for a great experience every night out.
  4. Christos Greek Restaurant: If you like Greek food and own a home in the Minnetonka area, Christos is a must. Delicious appetizers and authentic meals make for a wonderful lunch or dinner, and with its atmosphere and full bar, happy hour at Christos rivals any place in the Twin Cities.
  5. Jake O’Connor’s Public House: Jake’s Pub features great Irish food and American dishes in a lively pub atmosphere with a full bar. The restaurant’s location right on Water Street and Second Street in the heart of Excelsior along with its great food and lively atmosphere make it a great stop for lunches and for nights out.

Entertainment

  1. Minnetonka Yacht Club: Minnetonka’s Yacht club has beautiful boats and even more beautiful sailing right on Lake Minnetonka. The coach is a world-class sailor and sailors in the club rank internationally. But despite its reputation, Minnetonka Yacht Club is a great place for sailors of any age and any skill level.
  2. Chanhassen Dinner Theater: In addition to its delicious meals, the Chanhassen Dinner Theater provides quality theatrical and musical entertainment that is appreciated and renowned throughout the Twin Cities Minneapolis-St. Paul area. Visit http://www.chanhassentheatres.com/ to learn more or to hear more about upcoming shows.
  3. Hopkins Cinema 6: The local movie theater offers movie showings for popular movies before they are taken out of theaters for $3 tickets.
  4. Dodge-It Dogdeball Centers: Dodge-it is the premier Minnesota dodgeball playground, home to a number of courts and operating a number of leagues throughout the year. Joining a team or assembling your own is easy, and the venue is great for many occasions, from kids’ birthdays to corporate events.
  5. Valleyfair Amusement Park: Valleyfair is located fifteen miles from any Minnetonka house or home and provides a day’s worth of unforgettable entertainment for a whole family, featuring exciting roller-coasters and rides, fair activities, and food.

Leisure

  1. Minnesota Landscape Arboretum: Open every day of the year (except Thanksgiving and Christmas), Minnesota Landscape Arboretum offers a variety of gardens and collections in a variety of settings, from woodlands to prairies to marshes. It’s beautiful and extensive property features 80 miles of trails for leisurely strolls, power hikes, or deep woods biking.
  2. Shady Oak Beach: Shady Oak Beach is home, not only to the public beach, but also to nature trails and a canoe launch. It offers swimming, fishing, and a playground.
  3. Lake Minnetonka Boat Cruises: If you’re looking to host a fantastic party or corporate event, Lake Minnetonka Boat Cruises is the ideal venue. Food, drinks, and catering are provided as you cruise around the beautiful water and lakeshore of Lake Minnetonka.
  4. Minnetonka Country Club: The Minnetonka Country Club is located right in Minnetonka and is home to a full golf course and a number of tennis courts, as well a number of dining facilities.
  5. Purgatory Park: Purgatory Park is Minnetonka’s largest community park and offers a number of trails and parkland areas that overlook creeks, prairies, wetlands, and woodlands. The geographically diverse parkland makes for great recreation as well as walking, jogging, and biking.

Churches

  1. The Church of St. Therese of Deephaven, a Catholic church at http://www.st-therese.org/
  2. Saint Paul’s Lutheran Church, at http://www.saintpaulslutheran.org/
  3. Trinity Episcopal Church of Excelsior, at http://www.trinityexcelsior.org/
  4. The Mills Church, an interdenominational church at http://millschurch.org/
  5. Ridgewood Baptist Church, at http://www.ridgewoodchurch.info/

If you are ready to work with an experienced Realtor in the Minnetonka area, list your home for sale, schedule a showing for Minnetonka real estate, or have questions we are ready to help. Simply call or text Travis Senenfelder at 651-216-9466 or send us a message online here.

Minnetonka is a bustling suburb with exciting events year round! From music and markets to festivals and fairs, Minnetonka hosts a number of events throughout the year for residents to enjoy. Some of the highlights around the year include the following:

  • In the summer, Minnetonka residents enjoy Music in the Park. Each Tuesday, residents come enjoy concerts at the outdoor amphitheater at the Minnetonka Civic Center Campus and relax during the evening with all different kind of musical performances.
  • In February, the City of Minnetonka, together with the City of Hopkins, hosts the annual Kids’ Fest, with all kinds of activities, games, and more for children.
  • In June, Minnetonka hosts the Minnetonka Summer Festival. Citywide, residents enjoy activities and games and events, and the evening concludes with a fantastic fireworks display at the Minnetonka Civic Center.

These are only a small sampling of the festivals and events throughout the year. For more information on these and more community events, visit http://www.eminnetonka.com/news_events/events.cfm.

If you are ready to work with an experienced Realtor in the Minnetonka area, list your home for sale, schedule a showing for Minnetonka real estate, or have questions we are ready to help. Simply call or text Travis Senenfelder at 651-216-9466 or send us a message online here.

As the home of Lake Minnetonka and home to wetlands, prairies, forests, and a grand total of 49 parks, Minnetonka is a geographical paradise. Minnetonka’s park system features 44 community parks and five additional neighborhood parks, with 17 athletic fields, 10 hockey and ice skating rinks, and 81 miles of trails for joggers and bikers. Among its 49 parks, here are a few of its larger and more prominent parks:

  • Shady Oak Beach is home, not only to the public beach, but also to nature trails and a canoe launch. It offers swimming, fishing, and a playground
  • Purgatory Park is Minnetonka’s largest community park and offers a number of trails and parkland areas that overlook creeks, prairies, wetlands, and woodlands. The geographically diverse parkland makes for great recreation as well as walking, jogging, and biking.
  • Gray’s Bay Marina Park
  • Reich Park
  • Lake Rose Park
  • Holiday Lake Park
  • Pioneer Park
  • Orchard Park

Obviously, this list does not even begin to cover Minnetonka’s parkland. For more information on these and more parks and their amenities, visit http://www.eminnetonka.com/public_works/parks_trails/parks.cfm.

In addition to its parks, Minnetonka is also home to a number of lakes, including among them the following:

  • Lake Minnetonka, with access at Grays Bay
  • Libbs Lake
  • Glen Lake
  • Lake Rose
  • Shady Oak Lake
  • Birch Island Lake
  • Duck Lake

In addition to these lakes, Minnetonka is home to many, many smaller lakes and ponds, as well as the Minnehaha Creek.

If you are ready to work with an experienced Realtor in the Minnetonka area, list your home for sale, schedule a showing for Minnetonka real estate, or have questions we are ready to help. Simply call or text Travis Senenfelder at 651-216-9466 or send us a message online here.