Why Live in Forest
Forest in Crystal, MN, is a neighborhood known for its midcentury ranch-style homes and half-stories, often featuring well-maintained lawns and mature trees. The area is characterized by quiet streets with minimal through traffic, and many properties include detached garages and driveways. Forest does not have a homeowner’s association, reflecting its development era. Local parks such as Forest Park, Fred Sims Park, and Memory Lane Natural Area provide ample recreational opportunities, with amenities ranging from sports courts to natural ponds. Grogan Park, just outside Forest, includes a skatepark, baseball fields, and the Crystal Community Center. For shopping and dining, residents have access to Almsted’s Fresh Market and Crystal Shopping Center, both within 2 miles, and downtown Robbinsdale offers additional options like brewpubs and restaurants. Annual events like Crystal Frolics and the Crystal Farmers Market foster community engagement. Forest is approximately 11 miles from downtown Minneapolis via Minnesota Highway 100, with Interstate 94 under 4 miles away. Public transportation includes bus routes and future light rail expansion. The Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport is about 23 miles southeast. Schools in the area include Forest Elementary, Robbinsdale Middle School, and Robbinsdale Cooper Senior High, with FAIR School-Crystal providing an arts-focused middle school option.
