Eden Prairie, Suburban city in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States.
Description
Eden Prairie is a city in Hennepin County, Minnesota, stretching across wooded hills and lakeshores down to the Minnesota River. Several nature preserves protect wetlands and prairie patches within the city limits.
History
The region opened to settlers in 1851 and quickly grew from farmland to township. The community gained official city status in 1858, seven years after the first land claims.
Culture
The name Eden Prairie combines biblical paradise with open grassland. Settlers chose this name for the gentle slopes and green spaces they found here.
Practical
Trails link parks and lakes across the community, suitable for walking, cycling, or jogging in any weather. In winter, many areas turn into routes for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing.
Did you know?
The Flying Cloud Airport sits on the southern edge and serves private pilots and small charter planes. The airfield dates to the post-World War II era and now serves mostly recreational aviation.
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High Roller
6.1 km
Renegade
6.1 km
Corkscrew
6.2 km
Wooddale Church
5.2 km
Excalibur
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Bloomington Ferry Bridge
8.4 km
Mad Mouse
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Glen Lake Children's Camp
3.7 km
Eden Prairie Library
3.4 kmWings of the North Air Museum
3.9 kmMild Thing
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Shakopee Historic District
5.5 km
John R. Cummins Farmhouse
3.3 km
Goodrich-Ramus Barn
2.9 km
Round Lake Beach
2.1 km
The Landing
5.7 km
Wings of the North Air Museum
2.5 km
Round Lake Splash Pad
2.1 kmBryant Lake Regional Park
4.6 kmPurgatory Creek Conservation Area
2.4 kmAnderson Lakes Park Reserve
5.6 kmJames W. Wilke Regional Park
7.8 kmEdenbrook Conservation Area
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