Vadnais Heights:

Description:

The City of Vadnais Heights is a vibrant community with strong neighborhoods, thriving businesses, and beautiful woods, lakes, and wetlands.

Called “home� by about 13,500 people, Vadnais Heights is located in northeast Ramsey County. The City covers 8.5 square miles. Our neighbors are White Bear Lake, White Bear Township, Little Canada, North Oaks, Shoreview, Maplewood, and Gem Lake.

Vadnais Heights is an active community. In fact, 60 percent of our residents are involved in the annual celebrations of Heritage Days and Taste of Vadnais, according to a survey conducted by Decision Resources, Ltd. This is the highest rate of participation of any community in the seven county Twin Cities area.

The survey also confirmed what we had hoped – people are very pleased with their lives in Vadnais Heights. Decision Resources reports that 96 percent of residents rank the quality of life in Vadnais Heights as either “excellent� or “good.�

A hallmark of our City is Vadnais-Sucker Lake Regional Park. This scenic and recreational jewel boasts 1,200 acres of woods and lakes. In addition, Vadnais Heights has more than 100 acres of active parkland. The natural habitat gives the City a unique charm and a bit of a rural setting.

We have a wide range of housing, including executive housing, starter homes, and an assortment of attached residences.

Vadnais Heights’ commercial tax base is solid. Our industrial sector includes Reel Precision Manufacturing, Vadnais Technologies, IC System, Medical Graphics, Dynamic Air, GML, and the corporate headquarters for H.B. Fuller, SEH, and Festival Foods.

We also have a growing retail-service sector comprised of shops, restaurants, and other amenities

Schools:

The majority of Vadnais Heights students attend classes in the White Bear Lake School District. There is a small portion of the city that attends classes in district 621, Mounds View Public Schools.

White Bear Lake Area Schools

The White Bear Lake Area Schools serve all or parts of Birchwood, Gem Lake, Hugo, Little Canada, North Oaks, Vadnais Heights, White Bear Lake and White Bear Township, with eight elementary schools (K-5), two middle schools (6-8), a two-campus high school (9-12), an Area Learning Center, and an education center housing early childhood and senior programs. The school district, with a total population of approximately 50,000 residents, services approximately 9,200 students K-12.

Elementaries focus on basic-skills through innovative instruction, including a renowned mathematics curriculum. Parents choose between traditional and alternative classroom settings. A gifted program is offered for students demonstrating exceptional ability in communications and mathematics. School-aged childcare is available before and after school.

Middle schools take traditional studies into challenging new areas through inter-disciplinary teaching teams, providing a smooth transition from the elementary to high school classroom. Advanced classes are offered in select disciplines.

The high school operates on a block schedule, offering numerous opportunities to prepare students for post-secondary plans. College in the Schools and Advanced Placement courses offer students introductory-level college coursework.

The district offers many extra-curricular activities, providing students opportunities to excel outside the classroom. The district’s exceptional youth development program has gained both state and national attention for its focus on student leadership and community service.

A comprehensive special education department, including a recognized autism program, supplements learning whenever needed. The district also participates in a special education cooperative district, which services students with special needs.

The district is committed to offering curriculum and instruction rooted in best practice research and based on current data. Staff development and teacher training remain top priorities in the district to insure student success at all levels. The district's Educational Foundation also supports instruction by proving grants for innovative teaching projects and awarding numerous student scholarships.

The White Bear Lake Area Schools enjoy the atmosphere of a close-knit community with the learning opportunities of a major metropolitan center. The district is proud of its reputation for excellence in every part of a student's career as well in its commitment to professional and staff development.

Elementary

Schools:

Birch Lake Elementary

Centerpoint Elementary

Lakeaires Elementary

Lincoln Elementary

Oneka Elementary

Otter Lake Elementary

Parkview Elementary

Vadnais Heights Elementary

Willow Lane Elementary

Middle Schools

Central Middle School

Sunrise Park Middle School

High Schools

White Bear Lake Area High School – North Campus

White Bear Lake Area High School – South Campus

Please see the District Boundary Map and the District Fact Sheet below. If you need more information on the White Bear Lake School District please visit their website at http://www.whitebear.k12.mn.us/ or call them at 651-407-7500

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 Vadnais Heights boasts more than 100 acres of active parkland spread across 14 parks. Features include play equipment, trails, hard surface areas, picnic shelters, soccer and softball/baseball fields, hockey and pleasure rinks, basketball and tennis courts, and restrooms.

Vadnais-Sucker Lake Regional Park is a prized recreational and scenic amenity. With 1,252 acres of woods and lakes, the park hosts trails, picnic areas, and on-shore fishing. Situated on land owned by St. Paul Regional Water Services, the park is operated by Ramsey County, in cooperation with the City of Vadnais Heights.

A network of trails exists in the City, and it is anticipated that the network will continue to expand. So that the trails may be used year-round, City crews plow key trails after two or more inches of snowfall during winter months.

There are 15 beautiful parks (including the Vadnais-Sucker Lake Regional Park) to choose from, they are:

Bear Park

Berwood Park

Bridgewood Park

Community Park

Kohler Meadows Park

Elmwood Park

Greenhaven Park

Heritage Park

Lily Pond Park

Morningside Park

Oak Creek Park

Vadnais School Park

Westfield Park

Wolters Park

Vadnais Sucker Lake Regional Park

For more information on the location of the facilities that these parks have to offer please open the Vadnais Heights Parks, Trails, and Facilities Map below or visit their website at http://www.ci.vadnais-heights.mn.us.

Recreational Activities:

The city of Vadnais Heights offers a wide array of recreational activities for all ages year round. The include but are not limited to:

• Youth T-Ball
• Girls Softball
• Boys Baseball
• Outdoor Soccer League
• Lacrosse
• Indoor Soccer
• Munchkin Tennis Program
• Adult & Youth Tennis Program
• Family Tennis Program
• Self Defense
• Little Critters Summer Playground Program
• Eager Beavers Summer Playground Program
• Adult Softball Leagues
• Floor Hockey
• Basketball
• Dance Classes
• Skating Lessons
• Open Gym

For more information on recreational activities in the city of Vadnais Heights please visit their website at http://www.ci.vadnais-heights.mn.us.

Community Events:

Special events are very popular. People flock to Heritage Days, Taste of Vadnais, ice cream socials, craft fairs, and many other activities. In fact, 60 percent of our residents participate in Heritage Days or Taste of Vadnais, according to a survey conducted by Decisions Resources, Ltd. This is the highest rate of participation in community events in the seven-county Twin Cities area.