COMMUNITY GUIDE 2023
ST . CROIX VALLEY
STILLWATER | BAYPORT | OAK PARK HEIGHTS | LAKE ELMO
Lake Elmo continues deliberate growth
Lake Elmo continues to attract new residents – in fact , the most recent U . S . Census numbers said the city was the state ’ s fastest growing , at 13.7 % since 2020 , with an estimated population of 12,655 .
Those impressive growth numbers led the city to plan for a new city hall / fire station at 3880 Laverne Ave . N . Construction continues with interior and exterior work , including pouring enough concrete to support 64,000-pound fire trucks . Completion is scheduled for summer 2023 .
Lake Elmo is home to 18 regional , community and neighborhood parks , covering more than 2,600 acres . Lake Elmo Regional Park Reserve is the largest , offering activities year-round .
Sunfish Lake Park is a 284-acre natural area and a symbol of the rural character of Lake Elmo , with nine miles of trails for walking or
Lake Elmo City Hall 3800 Laverne Ave . N ., Lake Elmo 651-747-3900 lakeelmo . org
skiing . That park is also home to Sally Manzara Interpretive Nature Center , which hosts informative programs , summer camps and a nature day .
The community gathers for several events to celebrate the city ’ s robust history . More than 400 children and families decorate bikes , trikes and strollers to walk in the 4th of July parade followed by an ice cream social in the park . The annual Huff ‘ n ’ Puff Days softball tournament in August is sponsored by the Lake Elmo Jaycees . The four-day competition is the largest of its kind in the state , with some 100 teams participating .
Lake Elmo ’ s “ Old Village ” has the downtown charm many cities strive for , including a post office and library . Locally grown produce and handmade gifts can be found at a weekly farmers market which runs from June until September . The historic area includes offerings from unique retail shops and small businesses to nationally recognized five-star dining .
The City Council conducts regular council meetings on the first and third Tuesdays of each month .
Lake Elmo City Council
• Mayor Charles Cadenhead CCadenhead @ lakeelmo . org
• Jeff Holtz Jholtz @ lakeelmo . org
• Matt Hirn mhirn @ lakeelmo . org
• Lisa McGinn lmcginn @ lakeelmo . org
• Katrina Beckstrom Kbeckstrom @ lakeelmo . org
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