Minnetonka residents may have found the best of both worlds - a thriving business community interspersed within beautiful residential areas. In addition to nearby Lake Minnetonka, there are many ponds and three creek corridors that run through the city. Careful city planning has allowed Minnetonka to maintain areas of open space, park land and wetland areas.
The city of Minnetonka has numerous recreation programs and more than 40 public parks available to residents.
Minnetonka is served by the Hopkins District 270, Minnetonka Public School District 276, and Wayzata Public Schools 284.
| Minnetonka City Offices 14600 Minnetonka Blvd. Minnetonka, MN (612) 939-8200 |
Deephaven is a city of protected bays and deep woods. The town hugs the south shore of Lake Minnetonka. In fact, very few of its residents live more than a mile from the lake!
| Deephaven City Hall 20225 Cottagewood Road Deephaven, MN 55331 (612) 474-4755 |
The total Deephaven park system contains approximately 76 acres. Thorpe Park is one of the largest: offering picnic shelters, flower gardens, ball fields, tennis courts, a lighted hockey rink, open skating rinks, trials, basketball court, horseshoe pit, inline skating and a playground.
Deephaven is served by the Minnetonka Public School District.
The historic town of Excelsior is a perfect blend of old and new! Visitors will enjoy a village-like atmosphere as they shop for antiques, fine clothing and other specialties. Excelsior also has a wide variety of restaurants and inns, and the Old Log Theater.
Tours of Excelsior's historic sites are led by members of the Lake Minnetonka Historical Society, and can be arranged by calling the Chamber of Commerce at 474-6561.
Just a few miles outside of Excelsior lies the Carver Park Reserve: a 3500 acre park offering the Lowry Nature Center, picnic areas, paved bike trails, campgrounds, boat accesses, and trails for hiking, horseback riding, snowmobiling and cross-country skiing.
Minnewashta Regional Park covers 350 acres and has 8.9 kilometers of hiking and cross country ski trails, as well as a swimming beach. Visitors can also use the park's picnic facilities, volleyball courts and a childrens' play structure.
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Excelsior is served by the Minnetonka Public School District.
| Excelsior City Hall 339 3rd St. Excelsior, MN (612) 474-5233 |