Kenwood Homes Minneapolis
This site provides information about real estate in the Kenwood and Lowry Hill neighborhoods of Minneapolis. Whether you are interested in a single family home, a luxury estate, a condo or townhome, this website is for you.
About Kenwood
Kenwood is an exclusive neighborhood tucked away in the western portion of Minneapolis. The northern tip of Kenwood abuts the Cedar Lake Trail while the souther nborder rests on Kenilworth Channel. The western border is Cedar Lake while the eastern border rests on the shores of Lake of the Isles.
One advantage of living in Kenwood is the prestigious location and close proximity to the Minneapolis Uptown and Downtown areas. Easy access to many cultural and recreational acitivities make Kenwood a popular place to call home.
Things to do in and around Kenwood
Minneapolis has several popular annual events which include the City of Lakes Loppet, Heart of the Beast Theatre May Day Parade, Art-A-Whirl, Minneapolis Aquatennial, Minnesota Fringe Festival, Uptown Metris Art Fair, Powderhorn Festival of Arts, Twin Cities Marathon, and Holidazzle Parade.
One of the benefits of living in Kenwood is the close proximity to “The Chain of Lakes”. Each lake has its own unique variety of amenities. The lakes are linked by the Grand Rounds Scenic Byway.
Lake of the Isles
• Surface area of 109 acres
• Maximum depth of 31 feet
• Home of two protected islands (Mike’s Island and Raspberry Island)
• Skating and hockey rink
• Lake of the Isles Restoration Project (new walking trail, new plantings along the shoreline, installation of trees, 6 new tennis courts
• 2.97 mile biking path
• 2.60 mile walking path
• 3.6 acre dog park adjacent to the parkway (must obtain a permit first), includes a separate fenced in space for small dogs
Cedar Lake
• Surface area of 169 acres and maximum depth of 51 feet
• Canoeing
• Swimming beaches
• Hidden Beach – recently renamed East Cedar Beach (with many upgrades including an expanded beach area, life guard stand, removal of vegetation, and roadway improvement).
• 1.68 mile biking path
• 1.68 mile walking path
Lake Calhoun
• Surface area of 401 acres
• Maximum depth of 82 feet
• Windsurfing
• Canoeing
• Gondola rides
• Kayaking
• 3 swimming beaches
• Volleyball
• Sailing
• Tin Fish Restaurant
• 3.19 mile bike path
• 3.10 mile walking path
Lake Harriet
• Surface area of 335 acres
• Maximum depth of 85 feet
• Live music at the Lake Harriet Bandshell
• Fishing
• Sailing
• 2 beaches
• 2.99 mile Bike trail
• 2.75 mile Pedestrian trail
• Ride the Como-Harriet Street Car
• Bird Sanctuary
• Rose Garden
• Peace Garden
• Picnic area
• Playground
• Tennis courts
• Concession stand with refreshments
Kenilworth Trail – borders the Kenwood neighborhood with wooded areas, restored prairies and recreational trails.
Cedar Lake Trail
Is a popular recreational trail designed for pedestrians, bicyclists, and skaters, and is a convenient non-motorized path to downtown Minneapolis.
Kenwood Parks
Kenwood Park – 2101 West Franklin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55405. Telephone 612-370-4941.
• 32.7 acres
• 4 picnic tables
• Public bathrooms
• 6 tennis courts
• 6 softball fields
• Playground for children
• Walking path
• Views of Lake of the Isles and Lake Calhoun
Kenwood Community Center
• Open Year Round
• Kitchen
• Craft room
• Shared Gymnasium
• Drinking fountains
• 3 Meeting rooms
• Popular music and art programs for children
Parade Athletic Field
400 Kenwood Parkway, Minneapolis, MN 55403 612-230-6400.
• Football/soccer field
• Baseball field
• Bathrooms
• Sports facility
Parade Ice Garden
600 Kenwood Parkway, Minneapolis, MN 55403. 612-370-4846
Popular for hockey and figure skating. Year round indoor ice-skating available.
Biking in Kenwood
Biking is a very popular activity in Kenwood and throughout Minneapolis. In fact, there are 34 miles of streets in Minneapolis with dedicated bike lanes and over 56 miles of off-street trails. There are an estimated 10,000 cyclists in the city each day, and an estimated 2 to 3 % of people in the city commute to work by bicycle. Three popular trails in the city are the Midtown Greenway, Cedar Lake Trail and Kenilworth Trail. Minneapolis even has a guaranteed ride home program for those who bike to work or school 3 days or more per week. If you are stranded, have a flat tire, or other type of emergency, the city may comp you for free transit or cab fare. Minneapolis also makes sure that all metro-transit buses and trains have bike racks, and the city also provides bike lockers in many locations.
Skiing and Snow Tubing
Minneapolis grooms four of its golf courses for cross country skiing in the winter. These golf courses include Columbia, Gross, Hiawatha, and Theo Wirth. Make sure to get a ski pass.
Skate Parks
Skating is all the rage today with the kids. Minneapolis boasts 6 tier 1 skate parks located at Armitage, Bottineu, Bracket, Creekview, Elliott, and Morris Park. Complete with ramps and rails made of high grade weather resistance materials, these parks are all the rage. These parks are open to skateboarders, in-line skaters, and BMX bike riders.
For more information, check out the Kenwood Recreation Page.
If you have any questions, please contact me for a free consultation. 612-799-3799 or e-mail blakevanderhyde@edinarealty.com
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