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West St. Paul

 

West St. Paul is a small, first-ring suburb that combines a big-city bustle –  its 19,000 person population in its five total square mile area are employed at over 600 city businesses – with a small town pleasantness – despite its very small size, the city is home to fifteen total parks. That unique combination of big city excitement and small town charm makes buying a home in West St. Paul a great idea for anyone looking to purchase a home in St. Paul and Minneapolis or any of the Twin Cities suburbs.

As a first-ring suburb bordering right on St. Paul and the Twin Cities, any West St. Paul home offers a short commute into downtown St. Paul and downtown Minneapolis for the excitement of the city – bars, restaurants, theatres, concerts and more are all just a short drive away. Despite its name, West St. Paul is just south of St. Paul, Minnesota; the “west” of West St. Paul comes from its location on the west bank of the Mississippi River. Nonetheless, the commute into the city – for excitement and entertainment or for employment – is just a stone’s throw away from any West St. Paul home.

Of course, those seeking employment don’t need to look into St. Paul and Minneapolis: there are a large number of jobs available in West St. Paul itself. The city, with over businesses, features a robust economy and a number of jobs in every kind of industry. Though the majority of West St. Paul’s businesses are small, a number of them, including Tapemark (a medical adhesives manufacturer) the Dakota County Government (as the city is home to the Northern Dakota County Service Center and Courthouse) and the local schooling district employ over 300 employees each. Those businesses, in conjunction with the other 600 businesses in the city and the major businesses in nearby St. Paul and Minneapolis, give every home in West St. Paul the atmosphere of successful business and a flourishing economy.

But West St. Paul’s successful economy is only one side of the city: West St. Paul is also home to a variety of recreational outlets for West St. Paul homeowners. The city’s fifteen parks offer a variety of opportunities for residents, from playground equipment to skating rinks with warming houses during the winter, from picnic areas with tables and grills to basketball and tennis courts, from a 9-hole golf course and disc golf course to nature trails. Of course, West St. Paul homes have access to much more than just parkland: the West St. Paul Parks and Recreation department offers a variety of programs, from team sports from Volleyball and softball to broomball and horseshoe club. There are events for children, such as gymnastics, skating lessons and T-ball, as well as events for seniors, including clubs and trips.

The West St. Paul community also offers a number of community events to foster and develop its small town charm. Each Easter, West St. Paul hosts an annual Easter egg hunt for children and families throughout the city. And for adults and older children, each year, the city hosts an annual bonfire as a community event for the whole town. These events, in combination with all the excitement of nearby St. Paul, distinguishes each home in West St. Paul with a small-town charm and gives each resident an opportunity for community and excitement.

West St. Paul has so much to offer, from its inner-city excitement and events to its small-town charm and beautiful parkland. Buying a home in West St. Paul, Minnesota means having access to endless exhilaration and relaxation in one of Minnesota’s greatest areas. If you’re looking to buy a home in West St. Paul, Buy Sell Lease Real Estate and Travis Senenfelder can help you find a house that’s just right for you.

West St. Paul Schools

 

Residents of West St. Paul have access to a number of fantastic Minnesota schools. West St. Paul homeowners and their families are served by the West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan district, which include the following schools:

 

  • Mendota Elementary School
  • Somerset Elementary School
  • Moreland Elementary School
  • Pilot Knob Elementary School
  • Garlough Environmental Magnet School
  • Heritage Middle School
  • Friendly Hills Middle School
  • Friendly Hills Middle School
  • Henry Sibley High School

 

For more information on Mendota’s school district and on individual schools, visit http://www.rschooltoday.com/se3bin/clientschool.cgi?schoolname=school157.

 

West St. Paul Hotspots

 

Restaurants

  1. Beirut Lebanese Restaurant & Deli: Beirut Lebanese Restaurant & Deli is a West St. Paul favorite – top notch Middle Eastern food, friendly service, live music, and belly dancers make the restaurant definitely an experience to check out.
  2. Buon Giorno: Buon Giorno features authentic Italian food and wine – the wine selection is fantastic. Fresh food at the pasta bar and deli and affordable prices make this a great spot for lunch (or any other meal).
  3. I Nonni: I Nonni is a more upscale Italian restaurant with delicious food and friendly service in a relaxed romantic atmosphere. Authentic food and a great wine list, as well as a comfortable and romantic setting, makes I Nonni a great spot for dinner for West St. Paul residents.
  4. Cherokee Tavern: Wonderful American cuisine, friendly service and agreeable prices make Cherokee Tavern a great place for steak, fish, burgers and more.
  5. The Fireside Lounge Bar & Restaurant: Great food, low prices, strong drinks, quick service and a fun bar atmosphere makes the Fireside a great place for going out with friends or family.

 

Entertainment

  1. Ordway Center of the Performing Arts: The Ordway is the Twin Cities’ center for the arts. Everything from operas and musicals to concerts can be had with a short drive.
  2. Ace High Casino: The nearby Casino offers excitement and entertainment for nearby West St. Paul residents with poker, blackjack, slots and more.
  3. Joke Joint Comedy Club: Joke Joint is a fun comedy club located right in nearby Lilydale and features cheap beer and American food as well as hilarious stand up and more.
  4. Dodge Nature Center: Featuring pond dipping, apple orchards, bee hives, prairies, hills and more, Dodge Nature Centers fantastic activities for families and people of all ages.
  5. AMC Showplace 16: The local movie theatre features a number of screens in a great location. Cleanliness and a friendly staff are added bonuses.

 

Leisure

  1. Science Museum of Minnesota: The Science Museum features endless days of fun and learning for any age. Interactive exhibits and educational playtime. Dinosaurs and mummies come to life and electricity and more are made interesting and spectacular for any visitor.
  2. Central Square Community Center: Located right in nearby South St. Paul, the center offers a swimming pool with open swim as well as fitness classes like Pilates, yoga and kickboxing. There is also a variety of exercise equipment available for use.
  3. Thompson Oaks Golf Course: Thompson Oaks offers a very well-manicured course of moderate difficulty right in nearby West St. Paul. The clubhouse staff are friendly and informative and the course conveniently close to home.
  4. Southview Country Club: The Club offers a beautiful golf course as well as meeting spaces and restaurants, all on a well-maintained area on a lake.
  5. West St. Paul Ice Arena: The ice arena is open year round and offers ice hockey as well as recreational free skating.

 

Churches

  1. Augustana Lutheran Church ELCA
  2. Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church
  3. Salem Lutheran Church
  4. Bethel Baptist Church
  5. St. Anne’s Episcopal Church
  6. St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
  7. St. George Antiochian Orthodox Christian Church

 

West St. Paul Community Events

 

West St. Paul hosts a number of parties and community events through the year to foster a strong sense of community and to carry on its tradition of small town charm. A few highlights throughout the year include the following:

 

  • The Halloween Bonfire
  • The West St. Paul Days Parade
  • The Fourth of July Celebration

 

For more information, visit http://www.weststpaul.govoffice.com/index.asp?Type=B_BASIC&SEC={DF1E9FA6-8133-4AB8-9950-32445A039F4D}.

 

And of course, West St. Paul is right next to St. Paul, home to a huge number of events and festivals throughout the year. Events in nearby St. Paul include the following highlights:

  • The Winter Carnival: every year, from late January to February, St. Paul hosts parades, skating, events and so, so much more.
  • The Grand Old Day Festival: The largest one-day festival in the entire Midwest hosts every June 6th a parade, sporting events, live music, art, inflatable’s, games, outdoor food and merchandise vendors and more!
  • Every August, Harriet Island hosts the Irish Fair with Irish music, food and drink, workshops, dancing, marketplaces and more to celebrate Irish culture.

 

This is just a small sampling of major community events in St. Paul. For more information, visit http://www.stpaul.gov/index.aspx?nid=2451.

West St. Paul Parks and Lakes

 

While West St. Paul has no major lakes in its small area, it is home to a number of parks and recreational facilities, so anyone who buys a home in West St. Paul can be sure they are right next to a few parks. Some of the parks in the area include the following:

 

  • Mud Lake Park
  • Haskel Park
  • Marthaler Park
  • Garlough Park
  • Dodge Nature Center
  • Thompson Oaks Golf Course
  • Southview Country Club

 

For more information on West St. Paul’s parks, visit West St. Paul’s park and recreation system online at http://www.ci.west-saint-paul.mn.us/index.asp?Type=B_BASIC&SEC={32E21C1C-D6FE-4E9E-9F20-43FAA02BB2CA}.