About St. Louis Park
St Louis Park is located minutes from Minneapolis where residents can see city attractions without giving up small town atmosphere. Residents are close to the Twin Cities’ most popular amenities: the Chain of Lakes, the downtown theater district, shopping, universities, and major league sports. If residents do not wish to leave town, then there is plenty to do as well. St. Louis Park is the home to numerous retail stores, restaurants, medical facilities, family-owned businesses, corporations, and churches and synagogues.
St. Louis Park is proud to boast numerous trails and parks in their community as 11.5% of their land is set aside for parks. These parks provide recreation, community space, and beauty to all St. Louis Park residents all year round. Residents of this fine city, enjoy an abundant number of social and recreational activities, along with diverse religious, economic, and education systems. The options are endless in St. Louis Park.
Health in the Park
This grassroots initiative creates connections, engages thoughtful conversations, and takes action to inspire healthier, more active individuals. They create opportunities to be healthy in markets that offer affordable, nutritious food; in spaces that encourage social connection and physical activity; in housing that is safe, secure, and stable for every person; and through school environments that prepare students to succeed.
Westwood Hills Nature Center
This 160-acre natural area features march, woods, and restored prairie. The preserve is beautiful and provides homes for many animals including deer, turtles, fox, mink, and owls. Westwood naturalists conduct year-round programs and activities to increase visitor understanding and appreciation of our natural world. Parking and admission are free.
Public Art
St. Louis Park is dedicated to promoting and integrating arts, culture, and community aesthetics in all city initiatives. Through a variety of partnerships, the city has promoted and celebrated the creation of public art in the community. Art pieces are scattered throughout the city and each one is free for public viewing.
Education
This established community of 10.8 square miles grew from a village of 45 families to a community of almost 50,000 residents. St. Louis Park’s school district is nationally renowned-every school has been named a National School of Excellence.
St. Louis Park Parktacular
This week-long event, formerly known as Robin Hood Days or Party in the Park, is packed with fun for the whole family. Some of the highlights of this event are the Dinner Dance, Rock the ROC, Grand Day Parade, Blood Drive, Ecotacular at Parktacular, free kayak/canoe rides, petting zoo, bingo, and so much more!
