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The serenity of Deephaven
Deephaven is an oasis for its nearly 3,700 residents who value privacy and a close relationship with Lake Minnetonka . Established as a city in 1900 , Deephaven holds a “ deep ” history of being a place for Minnesotans to settle . Minnetonka Boulevard serves as a pivotal link for the city ’ s activity , connecting it to the nearby larger cities of Excelsior and Minnetonka .
The city is home to 89 acres of parkland with seven parks and access to trails like the ever-growing Southwest Regional Trail . Above all , resident access to the city ’ s six public beaches keep residents busy in the warmer months , three of which are patrolled by lifeguards , and contain two marinas that accommodate approximately 312 boats ranging in size from slender canoes to luxurious powerboats and sailboats .
In 2021 , the city ’ s 100-year-old Northome Bridge became a landmark for the city in a different way . Following the passing of the city ’ s mayor Paul Skrede , community members and city officials put together a plan to dedicate the refurbished bridge to him in honor of his work to replace it .
One of Deephaven ’ s unchanged pieces of history is the still-open Cottagewood General Store , which got its start in 1895 on Cottagewood Avenue and has been there ever since . The store may only be open May through October , but it hosts community events and festivities year-round and functions as a spot for ice cream , coffee , gifts and more . For opening day information and event updates , visit cottagewoodusa . com .
The Minnetonka Yacht Club founded in 1882 is ever-present next to Carson Bay ’ s Lighthouse Island and serves as one of the oldest across the country . The yacht club is a goto for many lakeside events , featuring nights for grilling or heading out on the lake with family , or recreational activities like pontoon access , racing and sail boating , all of which generally goes through mid-May until mid-September .
Minnetonka Community Education Center in Deephaven , which boasts a new playground , showcases a range of educational and recreational programs for all ages across the year . For information on those programs , visit minnetonkaschools . org / district / mcec . Deephaven is kept safe by its Deephaven Police Department and resides in the Minnetonka School District . City council meetings are held at Deephaven City Hall ,
20225 Cottagewood Road .
Info : at cityofdeephaven . org
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