Located on the eastern edge of Lake Minnewaska amongst rolling hills, Glenwood is the town for every season. With many outdoor activities to take part in year-round, you won’t find any shortage of things to do here. Only two hours from the Twin Cities area and the Fargo/Moorhead metro area, Glenwood is in an ideal location. Think about making a move here? Check out these great listings!

Recreation

If you love outdoor activities there is no shortage of things to do in Glenwood. Barsness Park, one of the most scenic parks in Pope County offers up 300 acres, 150 of which is a wildlife preserve, and four miles of hiking trails! Glenwood also boasts a shooting range along with an 18 hole disc golf course!

Shopping

Home to a local grocery store for all your household needs and many boutiques you are sure to find something unique here! Just a quick 20 minute drive straight north and you will be in Alexandria which has all of your big department stores such as Target, Walmart, and Cub Foods!

Dining

Craving something local? Glenwood is your place! With local favorites such as Lakeside, AJ’s Bar and Grill, and Penny’s Diner you can satisfy all of your cravings! If you’re looking for something quick instead don’t worry, they have chain restaurants such as Subway, A&W, and Dairy Queen as well!

Green/Environmental

Pope County is filled with beautiful, scenic parks and cities. In order to keep it that way, the county has encouraged environmental sustainability wherever possible. Along with that Pope County has implemented energy-efficient building requirements to ensure that the county will continue being eco-friendly in the future.

Schools

Glenwood resides in the Minnewaska School District. They provide an elementary school in Glenwood for early childhood to third grade as well as a middle school and a high school to serve Glenwood and the surrounding areas.

Transportation

Rainbow Rider Transit provides extensive public transportation services throughout West Central Minnesota, including serving the residents of Pope County. From regularly schedules bus routes to dial-a-ride reserved transportation; Rainbow Rider is open and available to all residents.

Local Government

The city commission consists of a Mayor and four City Commissioners. The city commission meetings take place every second Tuesday in the Glenwood City Hall

City History

Glenwood was founded in 1866 and was named after the glen, which is a valley, and the woods near the original townsite. In 1867 a post office was formed and the city was officially incorporated in 1912.