Marion Lake - Lakeville

Dakota County, Minnesota

Marion Lake is in Lakeville, Minnesota, around 30 miles from Minneapolis.

The Minneapolis−Saint Paul International Airport is around 20 miles away, and the M Health Fairview Ridges Hospital is 7.3 miles away.

Fun On The Water

Marion Lake spans 530 areas with a maximum depth of 22 feet. The lake offers around 10 miles of beautiful shoreline and clear waters, offering plenty of space for lake fun.

Popular activities include boating, canoeing, kayaking, swimming, fishing, taking in the views, visiting the surrounding parks, and sunbathing at the beach. There is a public access point on the western side of the water.

Anglers can find black bullhead, black crappie, bluegill, brown bullhead, green sunfish, hybrid sunfish, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, walleye, yellow bullhead, yellow perch, common carp, white sucker, central mudminnow, golden shiner, and Iowa darter.

Around the Area

Lakeville offers over 100 miles of paved walking, biking, and hiking trails to explore. Experience the beauty of nature and wildlife while leisurely progressing through one of the main trails!

Checking out the Lakeville Farmers Market is a must in the area. At the market, you will find vegetables, fruit, meat, baked goods, honey, and more on Wednesdays and Saturdays in summer and fall.

To the delight of the avid golfer, the area provides seven beautiful and challenging public 18-hole courses in a 15-mile radius.

Visit Minneapolis

There are numerous attractions in Minneapolis, starting with the Minneapolis Institute of Art. Travel through 4,000 years of world history as you view more than 80,000 works of sculpture, photography, paintings, drawings, and prints.

The Mall of America offers great shopping and hosts over 40 million people annually. Nickelodeon Universe is an incredibly family-friendly amusement park in the mall and is split into two indoor amusement parks.

Another local favorite is the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden. One of the crown jewels of the city’s park system, the garden is a top destination for tourists to enjoy art like the iconic Spoonbridge and Cherry.

Finally, for outdoor recreation and scenic nature, check out Minnehaha Park. This is the oldest park in Minneapolis and boasts 193 acres, numerous scenic trails, limestone bluffs, a 53-foot waterfall, picnic pavilions, bike rentals, and an off-leash dog park.

A Place to Call Home

Whether you are looking for a family home, a full-time retirement home, or a vacation home, Marion Lake is a great choice for a lakefront property.