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The City of Eden Prairie is a vibrant community located in
the southwest metropolitan area of Minneapolis, Minnesota,
USA. The 55,000 + people who call Eden Prairie home have a
strong sense of community and a passion for preserving the
city’s history as we create a community of tomorrow.
Eden Prairie is one of
the "second ring" suburbs, located 10 miles south of
Minneapolis, which has attracted corporate wealth like
Supervalu, Best Buy, the Minnesota Vikings, GE Capital
Fleet Services and more. Eden Prairie Center is one of the
major indoor malls in the Twin Cities suburbs.
Eden Prairie is known for its attractive residential
neighborhoods, which are connected by more that 70 miles
of multi-use trails and surrounded by 2,250 acres of parks
and 1,300 acres of preserved for open space.
Housing is abundant, if
expensive, in the $200,000 plus range, with lots of
townhomes and apartments.
There are two regional
parks and 27 city parks in Eden Prairie. Bicycling for
recreation is a way of life here and there are 50 plus
miles of hiking and biking trails. There are many sports
leagues for children and adults and two golf courses.
Flying Cloud regional airport is on the south side of the
city and includes a World War II aircraft museum.
Eden Prairie is also home to a thriving business
community with over 2,100 businesses, including major
employers such as Supervalu, American Family Insurance,
G.E. Capital, Eaton Corporation, ADC Telecommunications,
Lifetouch, MTS Systems, and Rosemount Engineering.
Completely renovated in 2001, the flourishing Eden
Prairie Center is home to Target, Sears, Von Maur, and
Mervyn's Department Stores, and over 100 other shops,
stores, and restaurants including Wildfire and Biaggi's.
Eden Prairie is located in Hennepin County.
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