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Lakeville is located in the southeast corner of the Twin Cities metropolitan area, within Dakota County. Our community offers a well-balanced atmosphere of planned development and managed growth, coupled with a respect for our rural history and an appreciation of our city’s beautiful environment. At one time Lakeville was a rural community that serviced surrounding agricultural activities. In recent years, our convenient access to the metropolitan area has stimulated both residential and commercial growth. Located at the edge between urban and rural service areas, Lakeville proudly maintains a historic downtown neighborhood and other mature residential areas. Our community realizes that growth is inevitable and has focused on planning for development that retains our community’s unique atmosphere.
Lakeville is a 38-square-mile community with a population over 50,000. The City has more than doubled in size during the past ten years, but continues to preserve its small town charm. Over the next decade, Lakeville will continue to be one of the fastest-growing communities in the seven-county metropolitan area. By the year 2020, our population is projected to reach 78,400.
With 35 percent of our population under the age of 18, the City of Lakeville recognizes and values the importance of outstanding schools. Our community is served by three excellent school districts, each of which consistently produces students who score above the national average on achievement tests.
Lakeville is served by Independent Schools District 192, 194, 196.
The nature and variety of a city’s parks and recreational facilities heighten a community’s identity and sense of pride. A wonderful variety of leisure and recreational offerings are available in the Lakeville area. The facilities and programs offered through our Parks and Recreation Department, along with unique regional facilities, give residents a multitude of recreational opportunities.
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City of LAKEVILLE, MN official site
City of LAKEVILLE, MN general information
City of LAKEVILLE, MN yellow pages
County of DAKOTA, MN official site