About Lakeville

Lakeville Minnesota is the southern gateway into Twin Cities fun. With natural scenic beauty, it's no wonder Lakeville has been voted #4 by Frommers as BEST PLACE TO RAISE A FAMILY.

Convenient lodging point for all Minneapolis or St. Paul area attractions, Lakeville is located just minutes from the Mall of America, Nickelodeon Universe, Minnesota Zoo, Canterbury Park, Mystic Lake Casino and Valleyfair Amusement Park. Within the city limits are five hotels with friendly, accommodating and courteous staffs. Choose from the Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites, Comfort Inn, AmericInn Lodge & Suites, Friendly Host Inn, and Motel 6. Several of our hotels offer packages with neighboring attractions and seasonal performances.

Lakeville's many recreational opportunities include:

5 beautiful lakes with 3 public swimming beaches, 2 public boat launches perfect for boating, fishing, swimming or simply relaxing.
47 expansive parks, 70 ball fields, 30 soccer fields, and 26 playgrounds, 25 miles of pedestrian and bicycle trails, access to cross-country ski, equestrian (horseback), and snowmobile trails. Includes 340 acre Ritter Farm Park nature preserve and 2700 acre Murphy Hanrehan Park reserve.
4 champion golf courses and 6 more with-in a 20 minute drive.

Lakeville today is a 38-square-mile city with a thriving economy and a population of over 46,000. Lakeville's commercial and industrial business neighborhoods are home to a growing number of corporate offices, manufacturing and distribution centers, retail businesses and medical services which are primarily located at Airlake Industrial Park, Fairfield Business Campus, the downtown area and the I-35 corridor.

Map of Lakeville, Minnesota