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An Anoka County suburb filled with parks and lakes
Located 15 miles north of Minneapolis is Circle Pine, a residential community tucked away among fields of oak and elm trees. The suburb is packed with parks & lakes, with these features being some of the biggest draws to the area. "When the community was established back in the 1950s, the goal was to have a lot of parks and open space, and as the community has grown and filed out its borders, we've managed to adhere to that," says City Council member Matt Percy. While Circle Pines may be a small town with just over 5000 people, there's no shortage of activities for residents to explore, according to Percy: "There is just so much opportunity for people to get out, put down their electronic devices, and just enjoy nature." Homes here start at $200,000 and go up to $600,000.
Golden Lake Park is located at 67 West Golden Lake Rd. in Circle Pines.
Indian Hills Park offers access to Rice Creek Regional Park.
Baldwin Park offers a playground, hockey rink, baseball field and a community garden.
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A "crown jewel" of a lake
With over 5 different parks residents have their pick of green spaces to choose from in the neighborhood. "We were just recently talking with our Park Board, and the ratio of parks to citizens in Circle Pines is about five times the norm," Percy says. "We're talking 25 acres per every 100 households when the norm is somewhere closer to 10." Golden Lake Park is one of the most popular options, offering amenities such as sports fields, a playground, a beach and pavilions. The park is also next to Golden Lake, allowing residents to participate in water-based recreational activities like fishing. According to Percy, "We have a lot of jewels in Circle Pines, but Golden Lake Park on the southwestern side of the lake is the crown jewel. We have more resources focused here than any other park, and it has so many benefits and amenities."
The fishing pier at Golden Lake Park is a favorite of fishing enthusiasts of all ages.
Golden Lake Park is known to have a tremendous amount of waterfowl swimming around the lake.
Golden Lake Park has a lot of recreational amenities for sports, swimming, picnics & fishing.
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Enrolling at Centennial High School
Aside from the lakes & parks, the schools at Circle Pine are another reason residents choose to move to the area. "For anyone who is looking to start a family or bring their existing family in, we've got a very strong school system, with good quality education and a lot of strong support from the community," Percy says. Golden Lake serves as the elementary school of the area, rated A-minus by Niche. Students may then attend Centennial Middle School and Centennial High School, both receiving B ratings from Niche. Centennial High School has over 40 extracurriculars, such as Speech Team, Robotics and Choir.
Centennial High School is ranked 42nd within Minnesota.
Golden Lake Elementary School was recognized six times as a Minnesota Rewards School.
Centennial Middle School is located in Lino Lakes, MN.
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From Cape Cods to Split-level homes
Circle Pines is made up of primarily single-family homes, with about 80 percent of its residents being homeowners. The other 20 percent of the neighborhood are renters, with most residing in townhomes near Lake Drive. Prices for houses range between $200,000 to $600,000. The average sell price for a home is about $320,000. Some of the architectural styles include ranch-style, split-level and Cape Cod homes.
There are many Cape Cod's, built in the 50's and 60's, to choose from in Circle Pines area.
The 70's and 80's brought numerous split-level homes to Circle Pines.
The city is primarily single-family, with pockets of townhome development off Lake Drive.
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Shopping & dining in and outside Circle Pines
While there is little commercial development in the Circle Pines, residents can easily find shopping and dining options in the neighboring town, Blaine. Grocery shops such as ALDI, Walmart and Cub Foods are offered, as well as other big-box retail chains such as Home Depot and Micheals. For local dining, family-owned restaurant The Rusty Cow Cafe is an option, serving classic American menu items such as burgers and omelets. Open every day for breakfast and lunch, the restaurant honors the first responders and military members.
Circle Pines has its very own local Aldi grocery store sitting in the neighborhood.
Another grocery store locals in Circle Pines can visit is Cub Foods within the city of Blaine.
Circle Pines has one of the many chained restaurants called Carbone's Bar & Grill.
Expect to find healthy vegetables and fruits at Cub Foods in the City of Blaine.
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Enjoying time at the local library
The Centennial Library offers events daily, with recurring events such as Baby Storytime, Family Storytime, Tech Tudors and Book Club. The library is also currently spotlighting Minnesota authors and holding a Teen Short Story Writing Contest.
The Anoka County Library - Centennial is located on the civic campus in Circle Pines.
Pick up a book at the Anoka County Library-Centennial and start reading it in this cozy garden.
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Getting around Circle Pines
Circle Pines is next to Interstate 35W, which residents can take to travel into downtown Minneapolis, about a 15-mile drive away. Interstate 35 also leads to the Minneapolis-Saint Paul Neighborhood, about a 26-mile drive away.
Locals in Circle Pines can take the nearest Metro Transportation route located in Blaine.
Circle Pines residents take I-35E to travel down to St. Paul & Minneapolis.
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