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Welcome to Golden
Valley! |
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Golden Valley rates first
among suburbs in the the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area.
According to a
book called "American Suburbs Rating Guide and Fact Book," Golden
Valley offers the best quality of life among Minneapolis suburbs.
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A Golden Community
Located only four miles west of Minneapolis, Golden Valley
is a desirable community with many parks, rolling wooded terrain,
and beautiful residential
neighborhoods.
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Lots
of Parks and Open Space
The Golden
Valley park and recreational system is one of the best in the
Minneapolis area. It offers a varied program of activities for both
children and adults, including baseball, golf, soccer, arts and crafts,
puppeteering, film festivals, and magic shows.
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Fifteen percent of Golden
Valley (more than 1,035 acres) is dedicated to parks and open
space.
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Golden
Valley maintains nearly 47 miles of trails as well as numerous ball
fields, courts, and activity areas.
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There are 18 neighborhood parks
covering over 300 acres of land.
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The Brookview Community Center includes an 18-hold golf
course.
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Golden Valley is adjacent to the 543 acres of the Theodore Wirth Park which offers golf, skiing, tubing,
trails, lakes, picnic areas, and a beautiful wildflower
garden.
Golden Valley Schools
Golden Valley is served by two school districts: Hopkins (270) and
Robbinsdale
(281). Here is a map with school district boundaries.
Golden Valley is also home to a state-operated arts high school and
three private schools:
There are approximately two hundred businesses in Golden
Valley, including the international headquarters of General Mills.
