Welcome to the City of Forest Lake
Forest Lake is a rapidly growing, attractive suburban community located
in the northwestern corner of Washington County. The City is
conveniently located off Highways 35E and 35W and is part of the Twin
Cities metropolitan area. In addition to the beauty of our lakes,
residents are fond of agricultural pursuits, the small-town feel and
family-friendly amenities.
The City has a variety of
facilities for youth and adult activities including a new sports center
for hockey and skating, ball fields and 3 golf courses. The City hosts
many parks with various amenities including a swimming beach,
playgrounds, picnic facilities, hiking and biking trails, horseback
riding facilities and snowmobile trails.
The City is home to
the Forest Lake Area School District 831 which provides excellent
teachers, challenging curriculum, technology, high standards and a safe
learning environment. Forest Lake also offers several other private and
public school options including the Lakes International Language
Academy.
Forest Lake's greatest asset, however, is the people
who live and work here. Hundreds of residents volunteer in
City-sponsored programs and on various advisory boards; many more take
an active role in community life by donating their time through City
projects, local churches, schools, civic and youth groups, and other
organizations.
We invite you to explore Forest Lake and
discover the great opportunities that make us a truly remarkable City
and why Forest Lake is As Good As It Sounds!
