Spring Park Homes for Sale

Spring Park is a small, residential town located entirely on Lake Minnetonka. The town is notable for its small-town charm and especially its lakeside real estate and miles of shoreline.

Spring Park’s most distinguishing feature is its shoreline. The town is nestled along the shores of Lake Minnetonka, surrounded by the lake’s West Arm Bay, Spring Park Bay, and Black Lake. While the city is rather small, with only less than half a square mile of total area, the city features over four miles of shoreline. Thus the city gives almost unparalleled access to lakeshore real estate and lakeside property. A number of a lake homes and cabins are available to buy on Spring Park’s beautiful lakeshore. In addition to its access to Lake Minnetonka’s West Arm, Black Lake, and Spring Park Bay, the nearby towns of Mound and Minnetonka Beach afford access to Crystal Bay, Lafayette Bay, Carman Bay, Phelps Bay, Cooks Bay, Harrison Bay, Jennings Bay, as well as Langdon Lake and Dutch Lake—and all theses bays and lakes are within walking distance from any Spring Park house or home!

The abundance of lakes and lakeshore property enables the unique lakeside recreational lifestyle of Lake Minnetonka residents. Swimming, boating, fishing, water skiing, and more are available every summer, and skating and ice fishing are available every winter as Lake Minnetonka freezes over.

The city also has a rich history. Originally a diverse natural lake area, prehistoric Indians used to visit Spring Park and the Lake Minnetonka area, leaving ancient burial mounds nearby in the Lake Minnetonka area. The Dakota Indians that frequented Spring Park and the surrounding area continued this tradition, leaving evidence of their habitation of the area. The first abstract of property ownership dates back to 1850, and additional settlers found the area over the next few areas. The area developed rapidly in the 1880’s as James J. Hill’s Great Northern Railroad was extended through Spring Park in 1882. Hundreds of tourists began visiting what was rapidly becoming a popular resort area, especially with the nearby Lafayette Hotel in Minnetonka Beach. Soon Lake Minnetonka was bustling with steamers and trains as the resort area grew in popularity. The city was named “Spring Park” due to its reputation as a spa, and tourism grew throughout the next couple decades. Around 1900, the city received telephone lines, and by 1920, it had its own school district. The city was officially incorporated in 1951. Today, the city has grown to almost 300 households and is home to approximately 60 businesses.

Spring Park’s location, conveniently close to Mound and to all the other lakeside cities of Lake Minnetonka, enable the city’s lakeshore lifestyle without the sacrifice of city conveniences. Nearby shopping and restaurants can be found both within the city and less than a mile away in nearby Mound, Wayzata, or Excelsior.

Spring Park may be a small town, but it is its small town charm and lakeside living that makes it a special place to call home. Buying a home in Spring Park ensures a lifetime of lakeside living on some of the most beautiful bays and shores of Lake Minnetonka.

If you are ready to work with an experienced Realtor in the Spring Park area, list your home for sale, schedule a showing for Spring Park 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.

In addition to its miles of lakeshore and lakeside property, its small town charm, and its beautiful location, Spring Park is home to a number of top-quality schools. Spring Park has a number of public and private schools that rank highly in the nation and in the state for test scores and quality of education. Westonka schools are particularly notable for their small class sizes.

Public schools in the area are served by District #277, Westonka Public Schools. They include the following:

Hilltop Primary School, at http://www.westonka.k12.mn.us/hilltop/, serves grades preK-4
Shirley Hills Primary School, at http://www.westonka.k12.mn.us/shirleyhills/Welcome.html, serves grades preK-4
Grandview Middle School, at http://www.westonka.k12.mn.us/grandview/, serves grades 5-7
Mound Westonka High School, at http://www.westonka.k12.mn.us/grandview/, serves grades 8-12

In addition to the public schools, Spring Park also features two private schools:

Our lady of the Lake Catholic School, at http://www.ourladyofthelake.com/school.html, serving grades K-8
Calvary Memorial Christian School, at http://www.cmcschool.com/, serving grades K-8

Prestigious private schools in the metro area include the following:

Providence Academy, at http://www.providenceacademy.org/, a prestigious college preparatory school serving approximately 900 students in grades PreKindergarten through 12 in Plymouth.
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
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

Restaurants

Lord Fletcher’s Old Lake Lodge: Lord Fletcher’s is almost the ideal restaurant: a beautiful location on Lake Minnetonka with a gorgeous view, delicious food, fast, always-friendly service, and great atmosphere. The restaurant and bar are always bustling and exciting, and the view alone is enough to keep you coming back for more, if not the steaks and sides.
Al & Alma’s Supper Club and Charter Cruises: Located on a strip of beautiful Lake Minnetonka real estate, Al & Alma’s offers delicious food and wonderful service, whether in the restaurant or on one of Al & Alma’s many boat cruises on the lake.
Minnetonka Drive-In: With classic service straight out of the 40’s, Minnetonka Drive-In offers juicy burgers, delicious, fried chicken and onion rings, and root beer floats perfect for hot summer nights by the lake. Great service and nostalgia make this place a must-visit.
Maynard’s: Maynard’s is a bustling American-cuisine restaurant right on Lake Minnetonka. The location and atmosphere is hard to beat, with an expansive outside patio right on Lake Minnetonka lakeshore property, and with special deals and a full bar, Maynard’s is a great place for lunch, happy hour, or dinner.
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

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.
Valleyfair Amusement Park: Valleyfair is located just over ten miles from any Tonka Bay 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.
Blue Wave Scuba: Blue Wave Scuba offers scuba diving lessons and equipment, as well as travel packages to popular destinations. Service is friendly and welcoming, and learning to scuba is a fun and exciting experience.
Excelsior Dock Cinema 3: The Excelsior Dock is a small, local theater and is home to three movie theatres showing major films. Located right on Water Street, it’s a convenient stop for moviegoers.
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

Leisure

Thor Thompson Park: Located right off Sunset Drive in Spring Park, Thor Thompson Park features a playground, a basketball court, a baseball field, and tennis courts.
Lafayette Club: The Lafayette Club is a historic country club right on Lake Minnetonka featuring a classical, historic elegance and modern amenities. It features a grand crystal ballroom, a 9-hole executive-style golf course with beautiful lakeside views, seven tennis courts and active programs for all ages and skill levels, an extensive fitness center, an aquatics center with pool, sauna, steam room, whirlpool, and speed slide, a hotel, docks, and walking trails. Its location and history make it one of the best leisure spots in all of Minnesota.
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.
Bearpath Golf and Country Club: Located right on Lake Riley and featuring beautifully maintained lakes and amber hardwoods, Bearpath Golf offers a serene relaxation and wildlife. In addition to golf and the country club, Bearpath offers luxury real estate, featuring beautiful single-family homes and houses in an ideal location.
Minnetonka Country Club: The Minnetonka Country Club is just a couple miles from Minnetonka Beach and is home to a full golf course and a number of tennis courts, as well a number of dining facilities.

Churches

Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church, at http://www.ourladyofthelake.com/
St. John’s Lutheran Church, at http://stjohnsofmound.org/
Freshwater Community Church, at http://freshwaterchurch.org/
Mound Free Evangelical Church, at http://www.moundfree.org/
Bethel United Methodist Church, at http://www.bethelumcmn.org/
Fairview Covenant Church, at http://www.fairviewcovenant.org/
St. Martin’s By the Lake Episcopal Church, at http://www.stmartinsbylake.org/
St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, at http://www.stjohns-excelsior.org/
Trinity Episcopal Church of Excelsior, at http://www.trinityexcelsior.org/
The Mills Church, an interdenominational church at http://millschurch.org/
Ridgewood Baptist Church, at http://www.ridgewoodchurch.info/

Spring Park is a very small town of only half a square mile of total property, and as a small town its community largely is incorporated into the nearby city of Mound. Mound, only a mile east of Spring Park, hosts a number of community events throughout the year. Here are a few highlights:

Thursday throughout the summer, the City of Mound hosts Music in the Park. Come down to Mound Bay Park and listen to a wide variety of musical performances, from rock and bluegrass to Japanese drums and Latin American varieties.
In July, Mound hosts an enormous festival called the Spirit of the Lakes Festival. From Thursday to Sunday, everything from fireworks and parades to dances and live music to facepainting, car tours, and boat tours celebrates the lakeside lifestyle of Spring Park and Mound.

These two events are just two highlights of many other events that the City of Mound hosts throughout the year. To discover more events, or to find out more about the events listed above, visit http://www.cityofmound.com/ and click on the “Happenings” tab.

Despite being a very small town, Spring Park does feature two parks with various amenities:

Thor Thompson Park is located right off Sunset Drive in Spring Park. It features a playground, a basketball court, a baseball field, and tennis courts.
Wilkes Park has a playground area with swings, merry-go-round, picnic tables, BBQ grills, and open green space.

Because almost half of Spring Park’s total property is water (over 40%), Spring Park features access to a number of bays and lakes on Lake Minnetonka, including among them:

Lake Minnetonka’s West Arm
Crystal Bay
Harrison Bay
Carman Bay
Seton Lake
Black Lake

Spring Park also features access to a number other lake areas to the east in Mound.

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