Why Live in South Cornelia
South Cornelia, located in southeast Edina, is a quiet residential neighborhood known for its parks, golf courses, and gardens. Established in the late 1950s, the area features a grid pattern of streets lined with colonial-revival, ranch-style, Craftsman-style, traditional-detached, split-level homes, and Tudor-revival townhouses. The neighborhood is well-connected with paved walking trails and biking paths, promoting an active lifestyle. The South Cornelia Neighborhood Association organizes several annual events, including an Iranian Fire Festival, Easter Egg Hunt, Halloween Parade, and Cinco de Mayo Party, fostering a strong sense of community. Children attend highly rated schools: Cornelia Elementary School, Southview Middle School, and Edina Senior High School, all of which have received high marks for their educational quality. Points of interest include Cornelia School Park, which offers sports facilities and picnic areas, and Arneson Acres Park, home to the Edina Historical Society, Edina Museum, and various themed gardens. The neighborhood is safer than the national average, providing a low crime risk environment. For shopping and dining, residents have easy access to Brandon Square Mall and the Galleria, along with local eateries like Burger Press & Schwarma Cart, the Original Pancake House, and Nakamori Japanese Bistro. Grocery needs are met by Lunds & Byerlys.
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