Shorewood

Shorewood

Welcome to Shorewood! Find Your Place Here.

Located on the southern shores of Lake Minnetonka, Shorewood is a beautiful city full of fantastic things to do. Being partially on the water has its perks, such as gorgeous Crescent beach.

Shorewood also offers a community garden, as well as plenty of parks and trails for residents to frequent. This city values environmental preservation, and was the first in the state to adopt a ā€œbee-safeā€ policy. This policy aims to help bolster the bee population by banning the use of certain pesticides. If you want to enjoy all the great activities Minnesota has to offer, Shorewood real estate is a smart choice. Check out our listings of Shorewood homes for sale today!

72 Active Homes For Sale  |  Median Home Price $722,450
Recreation

Shorewood is a beautiful community located on the shores of Lake Minnetonka. Beyond access to the lake, the city is home to several parks and trails, which boast playground equipment, sport courts, ball fields, and more. Whether you enjoy ice-skating, fishing, swimming, hiking, or anything in-between, youā€™ll find the perfect place to do it in Shorewood. Plus, the Parks and Recreation Department provides fun recreational events like Movies in the Park, Tennis Lessons for residents of all ages, and more!

Shopping

Whether shopping for the perfect accessory, gift, or every day essential items, youā€™ll find what you need in Shorewood. Within the city limits, youā€™ll find everything from specialty pet food boutiques to fun consignment shops to grocery stores. Plus, thereā€™s a fantastic assortment of specialty shops in neighboring Excelsior!

Dining

The selection of restaurants in Shorewood provides residents with an eclectic variety of options to please all palates. From spectacular breakfast dishes, steaks, and chops at Hazellewood Grill and Tap Room to Joey Novaā€™s New York Style pizza, there is truly something for everyone to enjoy.

Green/Environmental

The City of Shorewood provides extensive programs and resources to help residents make the best choices for their families and the environment alike. The City is focused on providing an ever increasing quality-of-living standard, implementing green building practices, transportation policies, and energy use reduction throughout the city. Residents can take advantage of comprehensive recycling and composting as well.

Schools

The following two outstanding public school districts providing for the educational needs the Shorewood residents.

Transportation

Metro Transit, Transit Link, and Southwest Transit provide public transportation services to the residents of Shorewood. From scheduled bus routes to dial-a-ride transportation, citizens of all ages can take advantage these services and gain access to all that the metro area has to offer.

Local Government

Shorewood operates under the Mayor Council form of government. The City Council consists of five members, the Mayor and four council members, and is responsible for all administrative and budgetary oversight concerning city operations and facilities. The council appoints a City Administrator who then carries out all of the policies and ordinances decided by the council.

City History

Shorewood began as part of Excelsior Township, which was established in 1853. This community remained under the township government for just over a century before organizing into a village in 1956. This area has been a prime tourist destination throughout its history, and has enjoyed affluence as a result. Since becoming a city in 1974, Shorewood has continued to thrive, and is now home to approximately 8,000 residents.

Shorewood is a beautiful community located on the shores of Lake Minnetonka. Beyond access to the lake, the city is home to several parks and trails, which boast playground equipment, sport courts, ball fields, and more. Whether you enjoy ice-skating, fishing, swimming, hiking, or anything in-between, youā€™ll find the perfect place to do it in Shorewood. Plus, the Parks and Recreation Department provides fun recreational events like Movies in the Park, Tennis Lessons for residents of all ages, and more!

Whether shopping for the perfect accessory, gift, or every day essential items, youā€™ll find what you need in Shorewood. Within the city limits, youā€™ll find everything from specialty pet food boutiques to fun consignment shops to grocery stores. Plus, thereā€™s a fantastic assortment of specialty shops in neighboring Excelsior!

The selection of restaurants in Shorewood provides residents with an eclectic variety of options to please all palates. From spectacular breakfast dishes, steaks, and chops at Hazellewood Grill and Tap Room to Joey Novaā€™s New York Style pizza, there is truly something for everyone to enjoy.

The City of Shorewood provides extensive programs and resources to help residents make the best choices for their families and the environment alike. The City is focused on providing an ever increasing quality-of-living standard, implementing green building practices, transportation policies, and energy use reduction throughout the city. Residents can take advantage of comprehensive recycling and composting as well.

The following two outstanding public school districts providing for the educational needs the Shorewood residents.

Metro Transit, Transit Link, and Southwest Transit provide public transportation services to the residents of Shorewood. From scheduled bus routes to dial-a-ride transportation, citizens of all ages can take advantage these services and gain access to all that the metro area has to offer.

Shorewood operates under the Mayor Council form of government. The City Council consists of five members, the Mayor and four council members, and is responsible for all administrative and budgetary oversight concerning city operations and facilities. The council appoints a City Administrator who then carries out all of the policies and ordinances decided by the council.

Shorewood began as part of Excelsior Township, which was established in 1853. This community remained under the township government for just over a century before organizing into a village in 1956. This area has been a prime tourist destination throughout its history, and has enjoyed affluence as a result. Since becoming a city in 1974, Shorewood has continued to thrive, and is now home to approximately 8,000 residents.

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