Lakeville
Welcome to Lakeville! Find Your Place Here.
Lakeville was voted #4 by Frommers as the “Best Place to Raise a Family” and its easy to see why. Just 23 miles from downtown Minneapolis, Lakeville calls itself “The Southern Gateway to the Twin Cities.” Lakeville has 5 parks, over 40 parks and two nature preserves within its limits.
With a charming downtown and a close-knit community, Lakeville proves itself to be a prosperous city with great plans for future development. If you are searching for homes for sale in Lakeville, MN, view our Lakeville real estate listings today.
Lakeville residents have access to over 60 recreational areas including parks, sports fields, nature areas, skating rinks and more. With beaches, 100 miles of trails, and other park facilities people of all ages can fish, swim, skate, and even snowmobile! Activities from archery to volleyball and everything in-between make Lakeville a great place to live and play.
If you enjoy boutique shopping, Lakeville is the place for you. Beyond several shopping centers and stand-alone stores, Historic Downtown Lakeville offers a quaint shopping district. If you prefer mall shopping, Burnsville Center, conveniently located nearby, has everything from francesca’s to Macy’s to Old Navy. No matter what you’re looking for, it’s never too far in Lakeville.
Whether you’re looking for a quick bite, or a hefty meal, Lakeville has you covered. Not only are there fast food and other chain restaurants to choose from, there is a wide selection of great eateries unique to the area. The Copper River Fish and Chop House is a spectacular choice for steaks and seafood; Buckboard, a small-town diner, cooks up some of the best breakfast in Minnesota; and Baldy’s BBQ serves a rack of ribs that will knock your socks off – and that’s only a small sample of what Lakeville has to offer.
Lakeville’s educational needs are served by three school districts:
- Rosemount-Apple Valley- Eagan School District – This district prides itself on consistently maintaining a 90% graduation rate.
- Farmington School District – Farmington Public Schools has integrated a career and technical program into its curriculum to help better prepare students to fill the future needs of the changing economy.
- Lakeville School District: This district is known for performing above state averages on standardized testing and other standards of excellence.
Lakeville residents have access to over 60 recreational areas including parks, sports fields, nature areas, skating rinks and more. With beaches, 100 miles of trails, and other park facilities people of all ages can fish, swim, skate, and even snowmobile! Activities from archery to volleyball and everything in-between make Lakeville a great place to live and play.
If you enjoy boutique shopping, Lakeville is the place for you. Beyond several shopping centers and stand-alone stores, Historic Downtown Lakeville offers a quaint shopping district. If you prefer mall shopping, Burnsville Center, conveniently located nearby, has everything from francesca’s to Macy’s to Old Navy. No matter what you’re looking for, it’s never too far in Lakeville.
Whether you’re looking for a quick bite, or a hefty meal, Lakeville has you covered. Not only are there fast food and other chain restaurants to choose from, there is a wide selection of great eateries unique to the area. The Copper River Fish and Chop House is a spectacular choice for steaks and seafood; Buckboard, a small-town diner, cooks up some of the best breakfast in Minnesota; and Baldy’s BBQ serves a rack of ribs that will knock your socks off – and that’s only a small sample of what Lakeville has to offer.
Lakeville’s educational needs are served by three school districts:
- Rosemount-Apple Valley- Eagan School District – This district prides itself on consistently maintaining a 90% graduation rate.
- Farmington School District – Farmington Public Schools has integrated a career and technical program into its curriculum to help better prepare students to fill the future needs of the changing economy.
- Lakeville School District: This district is known for performing above state averages on standardized testing and other standards of excellence.
