Orono MN Real Estate

Orono, MN Community Information

Nestled on the northern shores of Lake Minnetonka, just 15 miles west of Downtown Minneapolis, Orono is a Hennepin County community with just under 9,000 residents.

Named after the Maine town of the same name, this 25.15-square-mile community was first created in 1889 and incorporated in 1955.

Orono’s Public Golf Course and Other Amenities

For being such a small town, this community definitely packs in a lot of recreational attraction.

For instance, the town operates The Orono Public Golf Course, which is located near the north shore of Lake Minnetonka.

Found in 1924, this course has the distinction of being the first public golf course in the state with grass greens. The nine hole course features an array of topography as well as elevated greens, mature trees and much more. It is beloved for offering a challenging and enjoyable game for all skillsets who try it.

In addition to the public golf course, this community holds a number of public events for its residents each year.

For instance, the Long Lake Area Art Show is held for a couple of days every October. And the Three Rivers Park District also hosts various community events each year.

As with all other communities located in the metropolitan area, Orono is also conveniently close to all of the shopping, dining and entertainment venues founds in Minneapolis and St. Paul, including:

• Landmark Center
• Ordway Center for the Performing Arts
• Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra
• University of Minnesota’s Goldstein Museum of Design
• Gateway Dog Park
• Gold Medal Park
• Peavey Plaza

Schools Available for Your Children in Orono

The Orono School District serves children living in this Minnesota community.

Sometimes referred to as Independent School District #278, this district was formed in 1950 and serves children living in: Independence, Long Lake, Maple Plain, Medina, Minnetonka Beach, and Orono.

This district has received a number of accolades over the years, most recently from the Minnesota Department of Education when the district was recognized as a Minnesota Reward School.

The schools located in this district include:

• Orono Schumann Elementary School
• Orono Intermediate School
• Orono Middle School
• Orono High School

Meanwhile, there are numerous quality private schools in the area. These include:

• Hill School
• Bloomington Lutheran School
• Bethany Academy
• The Blake School
• Breck School
• Groves Academy
• Torah Academy of Minneapolis
• DeLaSalle High School
• Minneahaha Academy
• St. Paul Academy
• Benilde-St. Margaret’s School

Now Is The Time to Relocate to Orono, MN

If this sounds like the right community for you, then please don’t hesitate to contact us at Stutsman Realty Inc. for all of your home buying needs.

We have years of experience helping home buyers just like you and we’d be glad to help as well by answering any questions you may have as well as providing you with some valuable insight on available Orono homes for sale.

Sell Your Current Orono Home With Us

And if you’re already a resident of this fine community and you’re ready to list your home on the market, make sure to contact us as well.

We can help you get the price you want for your Orono home and in a short amount of time. Simply call us today for a free home evaluation!

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