Lakeville, MN
Lakeville is a 38-square-mile community with a population over 50,000. The City has more than doubled in size during the past ten years, but continues to preserve its small town charm. Over the next decade, Lakeville will continue to be one of the fastest-growing communities in the seven-county metropolitan area. By the year 2020, our population is projected to reach 78,400.
- City of Lakeville website
- Community Profile provided by the MN Department of Employment & Economic Development
- Lakeville has been named one of the top 100 best places to live — ranked at number 26 — by Money Magazine.
- BusinessWeek has named Lakeville one of the 25 best affordable suburbs in the U.S
- Lakeville is also named as one of the best places in the country to raise a family
- City-Data.com
- Americantowns link:
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Lakeville Area Arts Center
- The Lakeville Area Arts Center promotes cultural enrichment and artistic experiences for the entire community by offering many unique youth and adult art classes as well as a variety of theatrical productions.
- Through creative re-use and renovation, the former All Saints Church has been transformed into a state-of-the-art theater and arts facility. While preserving one of downtown Lakeville’s cherished historic buildings, the Lakeville Area Arts Center brings new and exciting experiences to our community.
- The Lakeville Area Arts Center Board is the citizen advisory group that advises the City Council on matters pertaining to the promotion, development and accessibility of the arts. Its purpose is to promote the Arts Center as a community gathering place that fosters creative expression and offers a variety of artistic and educational opportunities.
- Performing arts schedule 2008-2009
Parks and Facilities
The nature and variety of parks and recreational facilities enhance a community’s identity and sense of pride. The City of Lakeville has an abundance of recreational opportunities for residents and visitors.
Everything you need to know when moving to Lakeville
- Everything you need to know when moving to Lakeville
- Community Profile provided by the MN Department of Employment & Economic Development
- http://www.ci.lakeville.mn.us/human-resources/current-job-openings.html
- http://www.jobsinlakeville.com/
Schools
- With 35 percent of our population under the age of 18, the City of Lakeville recognizes and values the importance of outstanding schools. Our community is served by three excellent school districts, each of which consistently produces students who score above the national average on achievement tests. Lakeville is served by Independent Schools Districts 192, 194, and 196.
- School websites
- MN Depart of Education School Report Card:
- Child Care -The Community Action Council Child Care Resource and Referral Service (952) 985-4040 provides a complete listing of child care services available in Lakeville
- Community Action Council Child Care Resource and Referral Service
- Lakeville Minnesota Area Convention & Visitors Bureau website
- Golf Courses
- Lakeville’s Fairs & Festivals
- Lakeville Chamber of Commerce website
Lakes of Lakeville
- Kingsley Lake
- Orchard Lake
- Lee Lake
- Marion Lake
- Valley Lake