Minnetonka

Spring Hill Park, Minnetonka Neighborhood

Spring Hill Park presents a tranquil atmosphere with low traffic noise, creating a peaceful residential setting. The neighborhood mainly features single detached homes and townhouses, with a notable portion of the properties built between the 1960s and 1980s, offering a blend of architectural styles. Residents have convenient access to several nearby parks, providing pleasant green spaces for relaxation and recreation. While the area’s elevation changes limit the extent of cycling infrastructure, car travel remains convenient with abundant parking options. Local dining establishments add a touch of variety for food lovers, making Spring Hill Park a calm and comfortable neighborhood to consider.

Spring Hill Park offers a calm environment and will appeal to home buyers who enjoy spending time outdoors. This part of the city is very quiet overall, as the streets are generally very tranquil. Lastly, green spaces, including Kelly Park and Purgatory Park, are very well-spread out and there are about 10 of them close by for residents to check out, which makes it easy to access them.

Highlights of Spring Hill Park

Parks, schools, dining, and what makes this neighborhood special

🌳 Spring Hill Park

At the heart of the neighborhood at 16714 Seymour Drive, Spring Hill Park features a tennis court, basketball-hard court, football/soccer field, roller and outdoor hockey rinks, horseshoes, picnic shelter, playground, skating rink, walking and biking trails, and accessible restrooms—making it a premier gathering and recreation spot for Spring Hill Park residents.

🌿 Purgatory Community Preserve

Just a short walk from neighborhood streets, Purgatory Community Preserve offers over 155 acres of natural landscapes with more than two miles of trails that wind through wetlands, prairies, and woods, connecting via regional paths ideal for hiking, biking, and experiencing Minnesota’s native ecosystems.

🦅 Big Willow Park & Preserve

Located nearby along Minnehaha Creek, Big Willow Community Preserve spans 95 acres and offers forested and wetland trails, athletic fields, a play area, and canoe launch, as well as a spring wildflower garden and wildlife viewing opportunities—highlighting the natural and recreational diversity close to the neighborhood.

🛶 Minnehaha Creek Headwaters Park

At the confluence of Lake Minnetonka and the headwaters of Minnehaha Creek, this park features a scenic 900‑foot boardwalk, canoe dock, excellent bird‑watching and fishing, and provides a launch into the 22‑mile waterway that flows east toward Minnehaha Falls.

🏫 Scenic Heights Elementary & Minnetonka East Middle/High Schools

Serving Spring Hill Park kids, Scenic Heights Elementary (rated A+) and Minnetonka Middle School East and Minnetonka High School (both top‑rated with High School offering AP and IB programs) provide outstanding education opportunities within just a few minutes’ drive, making the neighborhood especially strong for families.

Spring Hill Park

This August in Spring Hill Park

Things to do, events, and what's happening this month

Tuesdays, through September 29, 2026

Minnetonka Farmers Market

The Marsh (15000 Minnetonka Blvd.) • 2:00 PM–6:00 PM

A weekly farmers market just minutes from Spring Hill Park offering fresh local produce, crafts, live music, and the kid‑friendly POP Club, perfect for families and supporting local vendors.

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Tuesday, August 4, 2026

Night to Unite (Neighborhood Block Party)

Neighborhoods throughout Minnetonka

An annual evening for neighbors to gather and promote community safety right in your neighborhood—neighbors in Spring Hill Park area can host or join their block’s festivities.

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Tuesday, August 4, 2026

Music in the Park: Rooms on Fire – The Music of Fleetwood Mac and Friends

Civic Center Park Amphitheater • 6:30 PM–8:00 PM

A free outdoor concert close by offering lively hits from Fleetwood Mac and more, making for a fun summer evening for neighbors and families around Spring Hill Park.

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Tuesday, August 11, 2026

Music in the Park: Power of 10

Civic Center Park Amphitheater • 6:30 PM–8:00 PM

Another installment of the beloved Music in the Park series, this one featuring the Power of 10 band, ideal for an easy summer outing within a short drive from Spring Hill Park.

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Thursday, August 27, 2026

Movies in the Park: Zootopia 2

Civic Center Park • Approximately 8:10 PM–10:00 PM

A free family movie night under the stars just a short drive away, perfect for a relaxing night out near Spring Hill Park residents.

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From the Neighborhood

Stories, updates, and things to know in Spring Hill Park

Know Your Neighborhood

Local characteristics and demographics for Spring Hill Park

Neighborhood Characteristics

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