With its towering trees
and serene wetland areas, Mounds View boasts some of the most striking
natural beauty in the North Metro area. The city takes great pride
in its appearance and that commitment has been rewarded with a “Tree
City, USA” designation for the last 12 years in a row.
Centrally located off
I-35 W on County Highway 10, Mounds View is easily accessible to both
Minneapolis and St. Paul. Business development is enhanced by
Mounds View Business Park, an attractive 90-acre site with high-quality
tenants. Mounds View is also the new home of Medtronic's CRDM campus. CRDM
is Medtronic's largest division. The initial phase of construction included
3 eight-story office towers and a five-level parking ramp for over 4,000
employees.
The community boasts
a diverse base of industry. Liberty Enterprises, SYSCO Minnesota
and Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. have their corporate headquarters in Mounds
View. Two retail centers, Silverview Plaza and Mounds View Square,
offer residents and visitors an attractive mix of specialty shops, drugstores,
restaurants, service and other businesses.
The mayor and a proactive
City Council are committed to keeping Mounds View a pleasant place to
live, work and play. City officials and residents work toward
a common goal – facilitating positive changes to meet the needs of
both the residential and business community.
With numerous parks,
many recreational facilities, a diverse business base, and one of the
top schools districts in the state, Mounds View offers a safe, affordable
environment for living and working.
Schools:
Mounds View is proud of their flourishing
school district, which is renowned state wide. The district offers
six elementary schools, three middle schools, and two high schools.
Mounds View District 621:
Elementary Schools
Bel Air
Island Lake
Pinewood
Sunnyside
Turtle Lake
Valentine Hills
Middle Schools
Chippewa
Edgewood
Highview
High Schools
Irondale
Mounds View
If you would like contact
information for any of the District 621 schools listed or would like
to view a map of the attendance boundaries please click on the District
Fact Sheet below. If you would like to hear testimonials from
staff, students, parents, and alumni about the Mounds View School District
please click on the District View Book below. More information
can also be found on their website at www.moundsviewschools.org
Parks:
The city of Mounds View boasts nine
parks for the residents’ enjoyment year round! Please download the
Parks & Facilities Guide below for further information.
Recreational Activities:
- Adult Softball Leagues
- Preschool Activities
- Play Days
- Beginning Dance
- Rising Stars Dance
- Parent/Child Tumbling
- Aquatics Programs
- Youth Programs
- Introduction to Dance
- Shooting Stars Dance
Class
- Floor Hockey
- Karate
- Mini Ballers Basketball
- Pre-School Sports
- Sports Sampler
- Lovdahl Pitching Programs
- Ice Skating Lessons
- Tennis Lessons
For more information on Parks &
Recreational activities please visit the City Of Mounds View website
at http://www.ci.mounds-view.mn.us or call them at 763-717-4000
Mounds View Community Center
The Mounds View Community Center is
located at 5394 Edgewood Drive across the street from the Mounds View
City Hall. Its facilities include the following:
Gymnasium
- Recreation
space for aerobics, tennis, etc.
- Community
Education program space
- Banquet
facilities
- Senior
center
- Teen center
- Children's
day care center
Community Center Hours:
- Monday through Friday, 9:00am-10:00pm
- Saturday 8:00am-9:00pm
- Sunday 11:00am-6:00pm
For more information please contact
the Mounds View Community Center
763-717-4040