Eden Prairie, Minnesota
Eden Prairie is a city of 63,051 people in Hennepin County, Minnesota, founded in 1858.
Why visit Eden Prairie
Townapedia lists 74 museums and landmarks, 112 parks and trails, 206 places to eat, 27 places to stay and 40 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Holmes Street Bridge, Chanhassen Cinema, Charles H. Burwell House and Early Shakopee Houses.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; January lows average 8°F.
Weather in Eden Prairie
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Eden Prairie
Eden Prairie is a city in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States. It had a population of 64,198 at the 2020 census, making it the 16th-largest city in the state. The city is adjacent to the north bank of the Minnesota River, upstream from its confluence with the Mississippi River, about 12 miles (19 km) southwest of downtown Minneapolis.
From the Wikipedia article Eden Prairie, Minnesota (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do40
Holmes Street Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 4.8 mi
Historic truss bridge in Shakopee, Minnesota, United States
Bethany Global University
School · 4.2 mi
Bloomington, Minnesota, United States
Bloomington Ferry Bridge
Bridge · 4.6 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Bloomington Ferry Trail Bridge
Bridge · 5.0 mi
Pedestrian and bicycle bridge in Minnesota, United States
Dan Patch Line Bridge
Bridge · 6.6 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Excelsior Amusement Park
Monument and historic site · 6.3 mi
Located on Lake Minnetonka in the town of Excelsior, Minnesota
Old Log Theater
Cinema and theater · 6.4 mi
Theater in Excelsior, Minnesota, United States
Rasmussen University
School · 6.1 mi
Private university in the United States
28 more on the map.
Museums and landmarks74
Charles H. Burwell House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 6.4 mi
Historic house in Minnesota, United States
Early Shakopee Houses
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.7 mi
Historic houses in Minnesota, United States
Excelsior Public School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 6.3 mi
School building in Excelsior, United States of America
Heck House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.2 mi
Historical farmhouse in Minnesota, US
Hopkins Commercial Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.7 mi
Historic district in Hopkins, Minnesota, United States
John R. Cummins Farmhouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Building in Eden Prairie, Minnesota
Julius A. Coller House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.5 mi
Historic house in Minnesota, United States
Shakopee Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Historic district in Minnesota, United States
Strunk–Nyssen House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 6.4 mi
Historic house in Minnesota, United States
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Wyer House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 6.2 mi
Historic house in Minnesota, United States
Glen Lake Children's Camp
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Maka Yusota
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 6.2 mi
62 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds112
Valleyfair
Sports field and stadium · 3.4 mi
Amusement park in Shakopee, Minnesota
1 Valleyfair Drive, Shakopee
Centennial Lakes Park
Park · 6.6 mi
Park in Edina, Minnesota, United States
North Lotus Lake Park Picnic Shelter
Park · 4.2 mi
Covered structure
295 Pleasantview Road, Chanhassen
100 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes206
Pizza Man
Restaurant · Pizza · 4.4 mi
Situated in the heart of Shakopee, Pizza Man prides itself on delivering the highest quality traditional pizzas.
479 Marschall Road, Shakopee
Mo 11:00-21:00; Tu-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00
Pizza Karma
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.3 mi
Tandoor-fired pizza
8451 Joiner Way, Eden Prairie
Mo-Su 11:30-21:00
Don Ramon Street Tacos
Restaurant · Mexican · 4.1 mi
1555 1st Avenue East, Shakopee
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 11:00-21:00
Haven Asian Eatery
Restaurant · Lao, Thai · 3.3 mi
6407 City West Parkway
Mo-Sa 11:00-20:30; Su 12:00-20:00
Jimmy’s Kitchen and Bar
Diner · American · 3.7 mi
11000 Red Circle Drive
Su 10:00-20:00; Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
Na's Thai Cafe
Restaurant · Thai · 3.8 mi
566 West 78th Street, Chanhassen
Mo-Th 11:00-20:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-20:30; Su off; PH off
Naf Naf Grill
Restaurant · Middle Eastern · 1.0 mi
13250 Technology Drive, Eden Prairie
Mo-Su 10:30-21:00
Nautical Bowls
Restaurant · Acai, Smoothies, Frozen, Granola · 1.7 mi
16534 West 78th Street, Eden Prairie
Mo-Su 10:00-19:00
Osaka
Restaurant · Japanese · 2.0 mi
11528 Leona Road, Eden Prairie
Sa 12:00-22:30; Su 12:00-21:30; Mo-Tu 16:30-21:00; We-Th...
Pizza Lucé
Restaurant · Pizza · 2.1 mi
11347 Viking Drive, Eden Prairie
Mo-Fr 11:00-23:00; Sa-Su 10:00-23:00
Punch Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.3 mi
8353 Crystal View Road, Eden Prairie
Su-Th 11:00-20:30; Fr,Sa 11:00-21:30
194 more on the map.
History
Native Americans were the first to live in the area. Originally, the land was part of the Great Dakota Nation, but when the Ojibwe arrived from the Great Lakes region, the tribes began to clash over the land. The Ojibwe were armed with knives and guns traded to them by white settlers and fur traders, and after years of bloody warfare the Ojibwe had forced the Dakota to give up all their land east of the Mississippi River, and north of the Crow Wing River, land that did not include what is now Eden Prairie.
On May 25, 1858, a battle was fought between the Dakota and the Ojibwe in the southern part of Eden Prairie, just north of the Minnesota River, an area known as Murphy's Ferry. The Ojibwe wished to "avenge the murder" of one of their people by the Dakota the previous fall. The Ojibwe had 200 warriors and the Dakota somewhere between 60 and 70, but the Dakota proved victorious, wounding the young Ojibwe chief. The tribes continued to fight over territory well into the 1860s, even after the "Sioux Uprising" of 1862, when most Dakota people were removed from Minnesota.
From the History section of Eden Prairie, Minnesota on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay27
Churches and places of worship29
Church of St. Hubertus-Catholic
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
Community Of The Cross Lutheran Church
Church · Lutheran · 4.7 mi
10701 Bloomington Ferry Road, Bloomington
First Presbyterian Church of Shakopee
Church · Presbyterian · 4.8 mi
909 Marschall Road, Shakopee
Cross View Lutheran Church
Church · Lutheran · 4.2 mi
6645 McCauley Trail West, Edina
Shopping38
Gas and EV charging27
Schools, colleges and libraries56
Healthcare14
Action Behavior Centers - ABA Therapy for Autism
Clinic and pharmacy · 3.6 mi
5600 Rowland Road, Minnetonka
Abbott Northwestern Center for Outpatient Care
Clinic and pharmacy · 3.3 mi
8100 West 78th Street, Edina
Dell Professional Building
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.8 mi
7770 Dell Road, Chanhassen
Ovation Hand Institute
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.1 mi
13000 Technology Drive, Eden Prairie
Park Nicollet Clinic Eden Prairie
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.2 mi
8455 Flying Cloud Drive, Eden Prairie
Map of Eden Prairie
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24°F | 8°F | 0.7 in |
| Feb | 29°F | 12°F | 0.6 in |
| Mar | 42°F | 24°F | 1.5 in |
| Apr | 57°F | 37°F | 2.7 in |
| May | 70°F | 49°F | 3.9 in |
| Jun | 79°F | 59°F | 4.7 in |
| Jul | 84°F | 64°F | 4.3 in |
| Aug | 81°F | 62°F | 4.7 in |
| Sep | 74°F | 53°F | 3.0 in |
| Oct | 59°F | 40°F | 2.3 in |
| Nov | 42°F | 27°F | 1.4 in |
| Dec | 29°F | 14°F | 0.9 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Mpls Flying Cloud Ap (1 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Hennepin County has had 10 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for floods.
- 2020-04-07: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2016-11-02: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
- 2014-07-21: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2013-07-25: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2011-06-07: Severe Storms And Tornadoes (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Flying Cloud Airport (FCM) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 2 miles away.
- Chanhassen 5 mi west, about 9 min by car
- Bloomington 7 mi east, about 12 min by car
- Chaska 8 mi west, about 12 min by car
- Burnsville 11 mi southeast, about 17 min by car
- Minneapolis 12 mi northeast, about 20 min by car
- Crystal 14 mi north, about 22 min by car
- Apple Valley 15 mi southeast, about 24 min by car
- Brooklyn Center 17 mi northeast, about 27 min by car
- Columbia Heights 17 mi northeast, about 28 min by car
- St. Paul 19 mi east, about 30 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- EPCH, Appraiser at English Wikipedia, Public domain
- Optum Headquarters, Eden Prairie, MN (49120017041), Chad Davis, CC BY 2.0
- Reconstructed Eden Prairie Depot, Owen peugeot, CC BY 4.0
- Eden Prairie, MN, USA - panoramio (10), Eric Friedebach, CC BY 3.0
- Eden Prairie, MN, USA - panoramio (11), Eric Friedebach, CC BY 3.0
- Eden Prairie, MN, USA - panoramio (9), Eric Friedebach, CC BY 3.0
- Eden Prairie, MN, USA - panoramio (8), Eric Friedebach, CC BY 3.0
- Eden Prairie, MN, USA - panoramio (4), Eric Friedebach, CC BY 3.0
- Eden Prairie, MN, USA - panoramio (1), Eric Friedebach, CC BY 3.0
- Eden Prairie, MN, USA - panoramio (3), Eric Friedebach, CC BY 3.0
- Eden Prairie, MN, USA - panoramio (2), Eric Friedebach, CC BY 3.0
- Eden Prairie, MN, USA - panoramio, Lucas Migliorelli, CC BY 3.0
- Eden Prairie, MN, USA - panoramio (5), Eric Friedebach, CC BY 3.0
- Eden Prairie, MN, USA - panoramio (6), Eric Friedebach, CC BY 3.0
- Summer in Eden Prairie - panoramio, Lucas Migliorelli, CC BY 3.0
- Frozen Lake In Eden Prairie Mn, Tristan Dietz, CC BY 3.0
- Eagle in Eden Prairie - panoramio, Lucas Migliorelli, CC BY 3.0
- Eden Prairie, MN, USA - panoramio (7), Eric Friedebach, CC BY 3.0
- Eden Prairie Town Center station, Eóin, CC BY 4.0
- Hopkins MN Mainstreet, Tim Kiser ( w:User:Malepheasant ), CC BY-SA 2.5
- Heck House, Abiodork, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Holmes St Bridge, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Murphy'sinn, Appraiser, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St Hubertus 4, Elkman, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Strunk-Nyssen 3, Elkman, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Early Shakopee Houses, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Excelsior School 2, Elkman, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Julius A. Coller House, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Charles H. Burwell House, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Allemarinda and James Wyer House, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 4.0
- PK the Loon, Runner1928, CC BY-SA 4.0
- The moon - panoramio (1), Lucas Migliorelli, CC BY 3.0
- SouthWest Station in June 2024, Eóin, CC BY 4.0
- DizzyFIX Device, Dizzyfix, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Goodrich-Ramus Barn, Elkman, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Walk The Path Already Taken, Tristan Dietz, CC BY 3.0
- Pumpkins - panoramio (2), Lucas Migliorelli, CC BY 3.0
- Cummins House 6, Elkman, CC BY-SA 4.0
- John R. Cummins Farmhouse, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 4.0
- AirExpo 2010 - B-17 Flying Fortress "Yankee Lady" (4824669298), Pete Markham from Loretto, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
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