Greenwood: Lake Minnetonka
Tucked along the wooded shores of Lake Minnetonka, Greenwood is a place whose character is shaped by the lake’s intricate bays and residential shoreline. The 14,528-acre lake lies west of Minneapolis and extends across Hennepin and Carver counties; rather than one broad basin, it is a web of channels, peninsulas and sheltered inlets. Its name derives from the Dakota mni tanka, meaning “big water,” an enduring reminder of the region’s Indigenous languages. Lake Minnetonka became a favored retreat for Twin Cities residents in the late 19th century, when steamboats and excursion boats connected its communities. That maritime heritage survives in the Minnehaha, a former streetcar boat launched in 1906. Greenwood is one of the small lakeside communities whose daily rhythm remains tied to the water.
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Built around the wooded shores of Lake Minnetonka, Greenwood grew into a small residential city in Hennepin County, west of Minneapolis. Its setting is defined by the lake’s irregular shoreline, bays and islands, within a network of communities shaped by life on the water. The name Minnetonka comes from Dakota words commonly translated as “great water,” reflecting the region’s Indigenous heritage. Greenwood is a quiet point from which to explore the broader Lake Minnetonka area and nearby towns such as Excelsior. Browse additional webcams from the Lake Minnetonka area to extend your view of western Minnesota.
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