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Anoka County, Minnesota

Spring Lake Park, Minnesota

Your comprehensive guide to Spring Lake Park — a vibrant inner-ring suburb in Anoka County with rich history, beautiful parks, and a welcoming community. Home to Spring Lake Park Dispensary, your trusted source for premium cannabis.

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Located in the heart of Spring Lake Park at 8478 Central Ave NE, Spring Lake Park Dispensary is proud to serve our local community and surrounding Anoka County neighborhoods. As a licensed Minnesota cannabis retailer, we're committed to providing premium-quality cannabis products, expert guidance, and exceptional customer service.

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Accessories

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Community Profile

Spring Lake Park by the Numbers

A snapshot of our diverse and growing community in Anoka County, Minnesota.

6,997
Population (2023)
$77,112
Median Household Income
39.6
Median Age (Years)
102
Cost of Living Index

History of Spring Lake Park, Minnesota

Spring Lake Park, Minnesota has a rich history dating back to the mid-1800s. This small inner-ring suburb in Anoka County has grown from agricultural land to a thriving residential community, while maintaining its unique character and community spirit.

1857
The area was originally part of Manomin County, created by the Minnesota Territorial Legislature.
1870
Manomin County was absorbed into Anoka County as a township, setting the foundation for future development.
1936
Residential development marketed specifically as "Spring Lake Park" began under the Bronson-Erickson real estate agency, attracting families to the area.
December 30, 1953
Spring Lake Park was incorporated as a village by referendum with a population of approximately 960 residents. A small portion extended into Ramsey County to include the fire department site.
July 1, 1973
The Village of Spring Lake Park officially became the City of Spring Lake Park, reflecting continued growth and urbanization.
1976
In honor of the U.S. Bicentennial, the city updated its logo and painted its water towers in red, white, and blue with white stars — a visual identity still associated with community pride today.
1977
City Hall and the Police Department moved into a new municipal building on 81st Avenue NE, consolidating city services at the present civic campus.
Tower Days Festival: Each year, Spring Lake Park celebrates its heritage with the annual "Tower Days" community festival held at the end of the school year. This beloved tradition honors the iconic Bicentennial water towers and brings the community together for family fun, food, and entertainment.

Demographics — Statistical Information

Spring Lake Park is a diverse and growing community that offers an excellent quality of life for families, young professionals, and retirees alike. Here's a detailed look at the demographic profile of this Anoka County suburb.

Population Statistics (2023)

  • Total Population: 6,997 residents (up from 6,966 in 2022), indicating modest but stable growth
  • Median Age: 39.6 years overall (38.0 years for males, 39.9 years for females)
  • Population Density: Compact suburban community within the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area

Income & Economy

  • Median Household Income: $77,112 annually
  • Per-Capita Income: Approximately $57,713
  • Poverty Rate: 14.3%
  • Cost of Living Index: 102 (slightly above U.S. average, competitive within the Twin Cities region)

Racial & Ethnic Composition

  • White (Non-Hispanic): 61-64%
  • Asian: 10.6%
  • Black or African American: 8.8%
  • Hispanic/Latino: Growing community presence
  • Two or More Races: Notable and increasing percentage
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Government & Politics

Spring Lake Park operates under a mayor-council form of government with administrative offices located at City Hall on 81st Avenue NE. The city provides a range of municipal services including police protection, parks and recreation, public works, and community development.

City of Spring Lake Park — City Hall

Address: 1301 81st Avenue NE
Spring Lake Park, MN 55432

Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM

Email: info@slpmn.org

📞 763-784-6491

Spring Lake Park City Council

Location: Council Chambers
1301 81st Avenue NE
Spring Lake Park, MN 55432

Email: info@slpmn.org

📞 763-784-6491

Parks & Recreation Department

Address: 1301 81st Ave NE
Spring Lake Park, MN 55432

Email: RecInfo@slpmn.org

📞 763-792-7201

Police Department

Location: Municipal Building
81st Avenue NE
Spring Lake Park, MN 55432

Police services consolidated at the municipal building since 1977.

📞 763-784-6491

Companies & Economy

Spring Lake Park is primarily a residential community with small commercial corridors along Minnesota State Highway 65 (Central Avenue) and other arterials. Many residents commute to jobs throughout the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area, taking advantage of excellent highway access.

Economic Overview

  • Primary Character: Residential suburb with local commercial services
  • Major Commercial Corridor: Highway 65 (Central Avenue NE)
  • Median Income: $77,112 — positioning Spring Lake Park as a middle-income suburban market
  • Per-Capita Income: ~$57,713
  • Cost of Living Index: 102 (competitive within the Twin Cities)

Regional Employment Access

Spring Lake Park residents benefit from proximity to major employment centers in:

  • Blaine — Retail, healthcare, and commercial employment
  • Fridley — Manufacturing and corporate headquarters
  • Columbia Heights — Retail and service industries
  • Minneapolis — Downtown employment center accessible via Highway 65 and I-35W

Transportation Corridors for Commuters

  • Minnesota State Highway 65 (Central Avenue)
  • MN-47, MN-252, MN-100
  • Interstate 694 and Interstate 35W
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Colleges & Universities

While Spring Lake Park does not host a traditional college campus within its small city footprint, residents have convenient access to excellent educational institutions throughout the Twin Cities metropolitan area.

Local K-12 Education

Spring Lake Park Schools — District 16

Central Administration Address:
1415 81st Avenue NE
Spring Lake Park, MN 55432

Serving Spring Lake Park with quality K-12 education and career readiness programs.

📞 763-600-5000

Nearby Colleges & Universities

University of Minnesota — Twin Cities

Address:
100 Church Street SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455

Flagship public research university with comprehensive academic programs.

Anoka-Ramsey Community College

Main Campus Address:
11200 Mississippi Blvd NW
Coon Rapids, MN 55433

Two-year college offering associate degrees and transfer programs.

Century College

Address:
3300 Century Avenue N
White Bear Lake, MN 55110

Technical and community college with career-focused programs.

Minnesota State University, Mankato

Address:
228 Wiecking Center
Mankato, MN 56001

Popular choice for Spring Lake Park graduates seeking four-year degrees.

Transportation & Public Transit

Spring Lake Park is well connected by highways and regional bus routes, making it an ideal location for commuters working throughout the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area.

Major Highways

  • Minnesota State Highway 65 (Central Avenue) — Primary north-south corridor through the city
  • MN-47 — Connecting to northern suburbs
  • MN-252 — Access to Brooklyn Park and I-94
  • MN-100 — Western metro access
  • Interstate 694 — Northern beltway connecting east and west metro
  • Interstate 35W — Direct route to downtown Minneapolis

Metro Transit Bus Routes

Route 10 (Central)

Local/limited stop service connecting:

Northtown Transit Center → Spring Lake Park → Fridley → Hilltop → Columbia Heights → NE Minneapolis → Downtown Minneapolis

Routes 824 & 829

Express services connecting:

Northdale Shopping Center → Northtown Shopping Center → Spring Lake Park → Downtown Minneapolis

Northtown Transit Center

Location:
Near Northtown Mall
~100 Northtown Drive NE
Blaine, MN 55434

Primary transit hub for Spring Lake Park residents.

Arts & Culture

Spring Lake Park's arts and cultural scene is anchored by school-district facilities and vibrant community events, supplemented by easy access to world-class arts venues in Minneapolis and Saint Paul.

Local Venues & Events

Spring Lake Park Fine Arts Center

A performance venue used for concerts, festivals, theater productions, and school events serving the Spring Lake Park Schools community.

Address:
1100 81st Ave NE
(Spring Lake Park High School Campus)
Spring Lake Park, MN 55432

Community Events by Parks & Recreation

Year-round family events including:

  • Tower Days Festival
  • Music in the Park
  • Movies in the Park
  • Sweetheart Dance
  • Fall Fest

Nearby Regional Arts & Culture

Landmark Center (Saint Paul)

Historic building and cultural center hosting music, dance, theater, and exhibitions — approximately 20-25 minutes from Spring Lake Park.

Address: 75 W 5th St, Saint Paul, MN 55102

Parks & Outdoors

Spring Lake Park provides several well-maintained neighborhood parks, outdoor recreation facilities, and access to the city's namesake lakes. The Parks & Recreation Department offers year-round programming for residents of all ages.

🌳 Able Park

Community park located near the civic area with playground equipment and open green space.

📍 Able Park, Spring Lake Park, MN 55432

🦁 Lakeside Lions Park

Popular park featuring playground, trails, and scenic lakeside views.

📍 7840 Pleasant View Dr, Spring Lake Park, MN 55432

🏞️ Terrace Park

Neighborhood park with recreational facilities for families.

📍 410 79th Avenue, Spring Lake Park, MN 55432

🌲 Westwood Park

Community park offering green space and recreational opportunities.

📍 8450 Westwood Road, Spring Lake Park, MN 55432

⛸️ Outdoor Skating Rinks

Seasonal skating rinks with warming houses managed by Parks & Recreation.

📍 Various locations throughout the city

🏊 Spring Lake

One of two namesake lakes located at the southeast corner of the city, contributing to the community's identity.

📍 Southeast Spring Lake Park, MN 55432
Parks & Recreation Contact: For information about park facilities, programs, and events, contact the Spring Lake Park Parks & Recreation Department at 763-792-7201 or email RecInfo@slpmn.org.

Famous Landmarks

While Spring Lake Park is a small suburban city, several local points of interest and civic landmarks define its character and serve as sources of community pride.

🏛️ Spring Lake Park City Hall & Municipal Complex

Address: 1301 81st Avenue NE, Spring Lake Park, MN 55432

Significance: Civic center housing city administration, council chambers, and police services. Original municipal building completed in 1977.

🗼 Spring Lake Park Water Towers

Location: Within city limits near residential areas

Significance: Painted red, white, and blue with stars during the 1976 Bicentennial — symbolic of the city and celebrated during Tower Days festival.

💧 Spring Lake

Location: Southeast corner of Spring Lake Park city limits

Significance: Namesake body of water that contributes to the city's identity and recreational character. One of two lakes that give Spring Lake Park its name.

Additional Local Resources

Key local resources that residents and visitors often need, including city services, schools, recreation, and emergency contacts.

🏛️ City Hall / General Municipal Services

Address: 1301 81st Ave NE
Spring Lake Park, MN 55432

Phone: 763-784-6491

Website: slpmn.org

🎓 Spring Lake Park Schools — District 16

Address: 1415 81st Avenue NE
Spring Lake Park, MN 55432

Phone: 763-600-5000

Website: springlakeparkschools.org

🌳 Parks & Recreation Department

Address: 1301 81st Ave NE
Spring Lake Park, MN 55432

Phone: 763-792-7201

Email: RecInfo@slpmn.org

🌿 Spring Lake Park Dispensary

Address: 8478 Central Ave NE
Spring Lake Park, MN 55432

Licensed Minnesota cannabis retailer serving Anoka County.

Website: springlakeparkdispensary.com

Geographic Coordinates

Precise location data for Spring Lake Park, Minnesota — useful for navigation, mapping, and local search optimization.

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City of Spring Lake Park, Minnesota

Latitude: 45.115021° N

Longitude: -93.238055° W

Elevation: Approximately 902 feet (275 meters)

County: Anoka County, Minnesota

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Spring Lake Park Schools (District Office)

Address: 1415 81st Ave NE

Latitude: 45.115004° N

Longitude: -93.234422° W

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Spring Lake Park Dispensary

Address: 8478 Central Ave NE, Spring Lake Park, MN 55432

Latitude: 45.1075° N

Longitude: -93.2383° W

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Keywords & Entities

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Category Keywords & Entities Search Intent
Location Spring Lake Park MN, Spring Lake Park Minnesota, Anoka County, 55432, Twin Cities suburb Geographic/Local
Government Spring Lake Park City Hall, City Council, 763-784-6491, mayor-council government, slpmn.org Informational
Demographics Population 6,997, median income $77,112, cost of living index 102, median age 39.6 Research/Relocation
History Incorporated 1953, City status 1973, Bicentennial water towers, Tower Days festival, Manomin County Educational
Education Spring Lake Park Schools District 16, 763-600-5000, Anoka-Ramsey Community College, University of Minnesota Family/Relocation
Parks Able Park, Lakeside Lions Park, Terrace Park, Westwood Park, Spring Lake, outdoor skating rinks Recreation
Transportation Highway 65, Central Avenue, Metro Transit Route 10, Routes 824/829, Northtown Transit Center, I-694, I-35W Commuter
Arts & Culture Spring Lake Park Fine Arts Center, Tower Days, Music in the Park, Movies in the Park, Fall Fest Events/Entertainment
Cannabis Spring Lake Park Dispensary, cannabis dispensary, THC edibles, cannabis flower, licensed MN retailer Commercial/Local
Nearby Cities Fridley, Mounds View, Blaine, Circle Pines, Coon Rapids, Columbia Heights, New Brighton Regional
Have Questions?

Frequently Asked Questions About Spring Lake Park

Common questions about living, visiting, and doing business in Spring Lake Park, Minnesota.

What is the population of Spring Lake Park, Minnesota?
As of 2023, Spring Lake Park has an estimated population of 6,997 residents, up slightly from 6,966 in 2022. The city is a small inner-ring suburb in Anoka County within the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area.
What county is Spring Lake Park in?
Spring Lake Park is located in Anoka County, Minnesota. A small portion of the original village extended into Ramsey County when incorporated in 1953, but the city is primarily within Anoka County.
When was Spring Lake Park founded?
Spring Lake Park was incorporated as a village on December 30, 1953, with a population of approximately 960 residents. It became a city on July 1, 1973.
What is the median household income in Spring Lake Park?
The median household income in Spring Lake Park is approximately $77,112, with a per-capita income around $57,713. The cost of living index is 102, slightly above the U.S. average but competitive within the Twin Cities region.
What school district serves Spring Lake Park?
Spring Lake Park Schools (District 16) serves the community with quality K-12 education. The district office is located at 1415 81st Avenue NE, Spring Lake Park, MN 55432. Contact them at 763-600-5000.
What parks are in Spring Lake Park, Minnesota?
Spring Lake Park has several neighborhood parks including Able Park, Lakeside Lions Park (7840 Pleasant View Dr), Terrace Park (410 79th Avenue), and Westwood Park (8450 Westwood Road). The city also features seasonal outdoor skating rinks and access to Spring Lake.
How do I contact Spring Lake Park City Hall?
Spring Lake Park City Hall is located at 1301 81st Avenue NE, Spring Lake Park, MN 55432. Phone: 763-784-6491. Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM. Email: info@slpmn.org
What is Tower Days in Spring Lake Park?
Tower Days is an annual community festival held at the end of the school year in Spring Lake Park. The event honors the iconic Bicentennial water towers that were painted red, white, and blue with stars in 1976 and celebrates community spirit with family activities, food, and entertainment.
What public transit serves Spring Lake Park?
Spring Lake Park is served by Metro Transit bus routes including Route 10 (Central) providing local service to downtown Minneapolis, and express Routes 824 and 829 connecting to Northtown Transit Center and downtown Minneapolis. The nearest major transit hub is Northtown Transit Center in Blaine.
Is there a cannabis dispensary in Spring Lake Park?
Yes! Spring Lake Park Dispensary is a licensed Minnesota cannabis retailer located at 8478 Central Ave NE, Spring Lake Park, MN 55432. We offer premium cannabis flower, edibles, vapes, pre-rolls, and more — all lab-tested for quality and safety.

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