Mound has 27 public parks scattered throughout the city containing organized sports facilities as well as passive recreational facilities such as trails and picnic areas. Mound's most celebrated park, Mound Bay Park, contains a sand beach on Lake Minnetonka, picnic facilities, park pavilion, boat launch and open play area. The park is a favorite attraction for kids and adults alike. Mound Bay Park is host to many, fun-filled events held annually.
| Mound boasts over 17 miles of lakeshore and 11 of those miles on Lake Minnetonka. To give all residents the benefits of Lake Minnetonka, the City of Mound administers the Commons Dock Program which provides, for a nominal fee, public lakeshore along which residents can install docking facilities. Contact City Hall at (952) 472-0613 for detailed information regarding the Commons Dock program. For an overview of the City's Dock program, click on Dock Program. |
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| In addition to recreation offered on area lakes, there are a number of local organizations which promote and organize community sports and recreation of all types. Included are the Hockey Boosters, Little League and Westonka Community Education to name a few. For information call Joel Dahl, Westonka Community Education Recreation Coordinator at (952) 491-8047. He can provide information about the various activities and organizing groups. |
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The Lake Minnetonka area offers a number of superb recreational and cultural facilities convenient to Mound. The regional parks and park reserves offer visitors a wide variety of activities ranging from team sports to nature interpretation. The Luce Line Nature Trail is 64 miles of converted rail corridor, extending from Plymouth to Cosmos. The Old Log Theater and Lake Minnetonka Art Center are excellent cultural attractions, both within 15 minutes of Mound. The Minnesota Landscape Arboretum is nationally respected for its wonderful gardens and research & development of cold climate plant species.
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