LAKE MINNETONKA
COMMUNITY GUIDE 2023
Parks and beaches around the lake
Take in Lake Minnetonka ’ s picturesque scenery by visiting one of the many parks , beaches and trails . Trails wind around the lake and offer gorgeous views . There are also playgrounds , picnic areas , a bandshell and plenty of grassy square-footage space for annual events or casual gatherings .
Excelsior The Commons Lake Street The Commons is a beautiful space for Excelsior residents and visitors to take in the beauty of the lake . The 13-acre park , which sits on the shores of Lake Minnetonka ’ s Excelsior Bay , offers space for activities or a relaxing stroll .
The park has a bandshell , a playground , two beaches , basketball and tennis courts and a baseball field . Design plans were approved for a new concessions stand and plaza with construction beginning sometime this year . Excelsior Parkland Highway 19 in Excelsior The 15.5-acre park consists of community rental garden plots and Studer Pond , a large wetland encompassed by trees and plants that many woodland animals call home .
College Lake , Mitten Pond , Mud Lake and Galpin Lake offer many areas to observe nature ..
Deephaven Deephaven Main Beach Parkway Street , between Park Avenue and Lake Avenue The beach is Deephaven ’ s largest and most versatile , comprised of several recreational areas that can be used yearround . It includes a supervised swimming beach , docks , playground , canoe racks , sport court , trail access and a picnic area with grills . Lake Minnetonka ’ s Carson ’ s Bay and St . Louis Bay are welcome views from this beach .
Thorpe Park
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Minnetonka Boulevard , with parking on Hamilton Avenue
Thorpe Park is the centerpiece of Deephaven ’ s park system with year-round amenities . It includes a playground , picnic shelter , grills , loop trail , flower gardens , pond , open field , basketball court , two baseball fields , two tennis courts , horseshoe court , warming house , hockey and skating rinks , and sledding hill . Haralson Park Cottagewood Road Haralson Park is a half-acre park located across from the popular Lake Minnetonka LRT trail and next to city hall . The park has a walking path and platform paddle tennis court . Cottagewood Children ’ s Park Cottagewood Avenue between Western Road and Park
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Children ’ s Park has two playgrounds , picnic tables , a gazebo , a sculpture and water fountain . Benches near the fountain allow parents to sit back while watching their children safely play . Just across the street is the historic Cottagewood General Store , where park visitors can go to refuel and refresh .
Greenwood Greenwood Park Covington Road Greenwood Park is located between Meadville Street and Fairview Street in a Greenwood neighborhood . This hidden gem provides a tennis court , basketball court , swings , playground equipment and picnic tables . Shuman Woods Park St . Alban ’ s Bay Road and Weeks Road While the park is heavily wooded , it ’ s the perfect place to observe nature and take a stress-relieving walk .