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Circle Pines is a cozy Twin Cities suburb with outdoor fun
Circle Pines is a Twin Cities suburb that prides itself on its outdoor recreation and close-knit community, centered around Golden Lake Park. This gem is just one of the many parks in the small city, which has about 5,000 residents. There are a handful of local restaurants in the area, but you’ll need to do a little bit of driving for most errands. There’s easy highway access, and you can reach either of the Twin Cities in half an hour or less.
Golden Lake Park is the heart of Circle Pine's recreation.
Indian Hills Park is one of the many parks in the city.
Baldwin Park offers a playground, hockey rink, baseball field and a community garden.
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Ranch-style homes typically cost less than in Lino Lakes
Gentle hills with wide streets fill Circle Pines, where mid-20th-century homes like split-levels and ranch-style houses make up most of the market. Long driveways typically lead to attached garages, but some older properties have detached garages. You can also find some New Traditional townhouses and single-family homes, which became more common after the 1980s. The median single-family home price is lower than in Lino Lakes, with prices generally ranging from the mid-$200,000s to the mid-$700,000s. Townhouses can cost between the high $100,000s and the mid-$300,000s.
You can find some modest cottages in Circle Pines.
Split-levels are popular in the area.
Newer townhouses are common along Lake Drive.
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Golden Lake Park is the heart of the city’s recreation
Circle Pines has no shortage of outdoor recreation, especially with Golden Lake in the heart of the city. “We have a lot of jewels in Circle Pines, but Golden Lake Park on the southwestern side of the lake is the crown jewel,” says Mayor Matt Percy. “We have more resources focused here than in any other park, and it has so many benefits and amenities.” Besides its sandy beach and boat launch, the park has playgrounds and courts for volleyball, tennis and basketball. There are plenty of other green spaces in the city, including:
Baldwin Park, where amenities include a hockey rink and community gardens
Inner Park, which has a baseball field and pickleball courts
Heritage Commons, which is most known for its labyrinth and walking trails
“There is just so much opportunity for people to get out, put down their electronic devices and just enjoy nature,” Percy says. Another great resource is the Centennial Library, which regularly hosts storytimes and has a communal kitchen.
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.
Besides the lake itself, Golden Lake Park has athletic fields , playgrounds and picnic areas.
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Residents attend events at Golden Lake Park and in Lino Lakes
Every summer, Circle Pines hosts the Golden Lake Music in the Park series. Locals come together every Thursday from mid-June to mid-August for a free concert on the water. Residents also head to Lino Lakes for annual events like Blue Heron Days, a community celebration with food trucks, carnival games and a parade.
Students attend highly rated Centennial Public Schools
Circle Pines is part of the Centennial Public School District, which receives an A-minus from Niche. “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. The district includes the B-plus-rated Centennial High School, where students can enroll in career and technical education courses in manufacturing or engineering.
Centennial High School is located in the city.
The youngest students can attend Golden Lake Elementary School.
Centennial Middle School is located in the nearby Lino Lakes.
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Circle Pines residents take Interstate 35 West to travel down to St. Paul and Minneapolis.
It’s a 30-minute commute to the Twin Cities
You’ll need a car to get around Circle Pines and the larger Twin Cities area. Lake Drive goes through the heart of the city and connects to Interstate 35 West. Downtown Minneapolis and downtown Saint Paul are both about 20 miles (30 minutes) away.
Local restaurants along Lake Drive and shopping centers nearby
While you’ll have to travel to the surrounding cities for most of your errands, there are a handful of local restaurants along Lake Drive. You can stop by the Rusty Cow Cafe for breakfast every day and order handmade tamales from Pancho’s Taqueria & Mexican Cafe. Blaine Town Center, one of the many shopping centers in Blaine, is less than 10 miles away. People can get groceries from Cub Foods and shop at big-box stores like Target and Kohl’s.
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