Maple Grove

Maple Grove is a residential city in Hennepin County, Minnesota, centered around multiple lakes including Arbor Lake, Cedar Island Lake, and Eagle Lake. The community spreads across forested areas and suburban neighborhoods with numerous parks and green spaces throughout.

Louis Gervais founded the first settlement in 1851 on land previously inhabited by the Winnebago people, leading to the city's official founding in 1858. This early growth transformed the area from rural territory into a residential community.

The Pierre Bottineau House from 1854 reflects how early settlers built their homes, now preserved within Elm Creek Park Reserve. Walking through it offers insight into daily life during the township's founding years.

The Shoppes at Arbor Lakes shopping center offers more than 60 stores and restaurants as the main shopping and dining hub. The location is easily accessible by car with ample parking available for visitors and shoppers.

Boston Scientific operates a major facility here, making it one of the region's largest employers in the medical device industry. The company's presence shapes much of the local workforce and economic activity.

Location: Hennepin County

Inception: 1858

Elevation above the sea: 285 m

Shares border with: Plymouth, Dayton, Brooklyn Park, Osseo, Champlin, Corcoran

Website: https://maplegrovemn.gov

GPS coordinates: 45.07250,-93.45556

Latest update: December 17, 2025 09:00