Prior Lake, Minnesota

Whether enjoying the abundant recreational and leisure opportunities on our lake, or jogging, walking or biking on our extensive park trail system, Prior Lake has something for everyone and is a community that is strong and progressive.

Located in the 15th-fastest growing county in the nation, Prior Lake is home to a vibrant school district, some of the finest golf courses in the metro area, healthy businesses and civic organizations, and the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community.

Prior Lake is a developing suburb with a small-town atmosphere. The city's population as of Jan. 1, 2004 was 18,729, compared to the 16,000 estimated in the 2000 Census. By 2020, it is projected that Prior Lake will be a fully-developed community of 28,000. This is a wonderful place to visit and to live in as Prior Lake features many recreational amenities including numerous parks and lakes that offer year-round recreation.