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Learn about the neighborhoods in Southwest Minneapolis

When taking in a large view of the Twin Cities, house hunters should consider the community of Southwest Minneapolis which is made up of 22 neighborhoods, loosely bordered to the north by interstate 394 and to the east by 35 W. On the south by Crosstown (hwy 62)  on the west by Golden Valley, St. Louis Park, and Edina. Included in this municipality are the communities of Bryn Mawr, Kenwood Isles , Cedar Isles Dean, East Isles, Lowry Hill, Lowry Hills East, Lyndale, Whittier, East Calhoun, Ecco, Carag, West Calhoun,Linden Hills, Fulton, Lynnhurst, Kenny, East Harriet, Kingfield, Tangletown, Windom and Stevens. At the heart of this residential area are four of Minneapolis’ 22 lakes; Cedar Lake, Lake of the Isles,Lake Calhoun, and Lake Harriet and miles of biking and walking paths that connect them. Additional recreational areas include several wonderful parks. They include; Kenwood Park, William Berry Park, and the collection of parks in the East Harriet Neighborhood.

Check out six of the Southwest Minneapolis neighborhoods: LINDEN HILLS, FULTON, LYNNHURST, TANGLETOWN, EAST HARRIET, and KINGFIELD.

LINDEN HILLS-Bordered to the north by Lake Calhoun, to the east by Lake Harriet, to the south by 47th St. and to the west by France Ave. According to the 2000 Census the population of Linden Hills was 7,370. A major feature of Linden Hills is the commercial area at the intersection of 44th St. and Sheridan Ave. Here you can find a variety of shops and restaurants to explore. This area was used for the filming of the movie "Jingle All the Way" in 1996 that stared Arnold Schwarzenegger and the late Phil Hartman.

Lake Harriet is another popular spot. It was named after Harriet Lovejoy who came to the area in 1819 with her husband, Colonel Leavenworth. The lake and the surrounding land was donated to Minneapolis in 1885 by Colonel William S. King. Lake Harriet has an area of 335 acres and is a popular recreation spot and offering sailing as well as swimming (two beaches) plus a path for biking, and a path for walking and jogging. The paths are approx. 2.75 miles. At the north end of the lake is the band shell that is used in the summer by musical groups of various musical styles.  If you have the opportunity take in a summer concert you will be glad you did!

FULTON- Bordered on the north by 47th st, on the east by Penn Ave., on the south by 54th St. and on the west by France Avenue. According to the 2000 Census, the population of Fulton was 5,566. The Neighborhood gets its name from Robert Fulton, the artist and engineer who Invented the steamboat in the 19th century. 50th and France is experiencing a period of growth, and with that comes several new dinning, and shopping choices. Neighbors like to use the recreational facilities at the local Pershing Park located at 48th and Chowen which is worth a visit when you are in the area.

LYNNHURST-Bordered on the north by 46th Street, on the east by Lyndale, on the south by 54th Street, and on the west by Penn Avenue. According to the 2000 census, the population of Lynnhurst was 5,613. The name comes from the neighborhood park, located at W.50th and Minnehaha Parkway. The park was named for its location in the Lynnhurst Planning District and was most likely named for the abundance of linden trees in the area. Be sure to visit the park when you are in the area. Across 50th St. is the very popular Burroughs Elementary school which is known for the high level of parent involvement.

TANGLETOWN-Bordered on the north by 46th St., on the east by 35W ,on the  South by 54th St, and Diamond Lake Road, and on the west by Lyndale Ave. According to the 2000 census, the population of Tangletown was 4,263.The Neighborhood of Tangletown (which was known as Fuller, up until 1996) got its name because of the hilly, and winding streets and the unusual, and charming "feel". Fuller Park is a popular neighborhood spot enjoyed by all the neighbors. The park is built on the site of Fuller Elementary School. The school named after Margaret Fuller, an American Educator, Poet,Feminist, and Journalist from the 17th century, was torn down in 1977. Be sure to visit the park, located at 47th and Harriet, when you are in the neighborhood.

EAST HARRIET-Bordered on the north by 36th St., on the east by Lyndale, on the south by 46th St., and the west border is made up of Lakewood Cemetery, and Lake Harriet. The Neighborhood takes its name from Lake Harriet, which Ft. Snelling builder, Col. Henry Leavenworth named after his Wife. According to the 2000 census, the population of East Harriet was 3,999. Local parks include the Lyndale Farmstead located at 40th and Bryant. It is also the site of the Theodore Wirth Home, which is on the National Register of Historic Places. Another popular park is the Lyndale Park. This park contains 4 gardens; the Peace Garden, the Perennial Garden the Perennial Trial Garden, and the Famous "Rose Garden" which is the second oldest public rose garden in the United States . It was designed by Park Superintendent Theodore Wirth and was constructed in 1907-08. Adjacent to the Rose Garden, are the two fabulous "working" fountains. The Phelps fountain was moved to the park in 1962-63, from downtown Minneapolis. The other fountain, the bronze and marble "Heffelfinger Fountain", Is from the Villa Montalto , near Florence Italy, and was donated to the Park Board by Frank Heffelfinger in 1944. There is a cherub surfing on a dolphin at the top,surrounded by satyrs. Human faces on the pedestal on the base show the progress of age. The park has been the site of Shakespeare in the park. The Last "Must See" park, is the Thomas Sadler Roberts Bird Sanctuary, a 13-acre preserve which attracts over 200 species of birds ncluding; Herons, Egrets, Song Birds, and Warblers. The Minnesota Audubon society offers free tours every Tuesday at 9:00 during the months of April and May.

KINGFIELD-Bordered on the north by 36th St., on the east by 35 W., on the south by 46th St. and on the west by Lyndale Ave. According to the 2000 census the population of Kingfield was 7,816. The area was farm country in the 2nd half of the 19th century. Transportation was by horse and buggy, and less than 2o farms had been established by 1874. C.C. Garvey owned a dairy farm near 44th and Grand Ave. George Bichnell farmed 18 acres of land from Lyndale to Pleasant, 42nd to 43rd. Hiram Van Nest farmed 28 acres of land from 40th to 42nd, and Pleasant to Lyndale. The Farmsworth farm occupied 57 acres south of 47th St. and East of Nicollet. In 1855 the southern border of the city of Minneapolis was 38th St.. By 1887 the city had expanded its border to 54th St. and thus the area that is now Kingfield became part of Minneapolis. A popular park in the neighborhood is the Martin Luther King Park, located at 41st. and Nicollet…stop by when you are in the area!