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Location- Maple Grove is located 17 miles north of the Minneapolis Metropolitan area in Hennepin County. Maple Grove is a rapidly growing community with a population of over 54,000 people, making it an excellent place to live and work. 2003 Real Estate Maple Grove Statistics Houses Sold Avg List Price Avg Sold Price % of Listing Price Received Avg Days On Market 791 $306,943 $304,627 %99.25 39

City of Maple Grove

History- Maple Grove's first inhabitants were the Winnebago Indians until 1851 when Louis Gervais arrived and settled here. The settlement of farms and construction of homes, churches and the first town hall were underway in 1855 when more and more people began to settle in Maple Grove. Maple Grove became a city in 1954 when the city became incorporated as a village with a Mayor and Council of four. In 1974, Maple Grove became a statutory City with the same Mayor/Council format.

Shopping- Maple Grove's main shopping attractions are located off of Arbor Lakes Boulevard just north of Interstate 94. The Shoppes at Arbor Lakes is the newest development in Maple Grove, which just opened in November of 2003. Arbor Lakes is a unique shopping destination featuring a one-of-a-kind collection of upscale national retailers, local boutiques, fine restaurants and casual eateries in an open-air setting. In addition to the newest development are plenty of stores such as Gander Mountain, Barnes and Nobles, Cheese E. Cheeses, Arbor Lakes 16 screen movie theater, David's Bridal, Cub Foods, Byerly's, Wickes Furniture stores and many more. Enjoy spending a full day or an afternoon and maybe an evening just shopping in Maple Grove.

Recreation- Maple Grove is part of the Three Rivers Park District servicing three fun-filled parks- Elm Creek Park Reserve, Fish Lake Regional Park, and Eagle Lake Regional Park, and the North Hennepin Trail Corridor.

Maple Grove's Community Center is also a wonderful place to hang out on a rainy or snowy day. The community center offers a skate park, playhouse nursery, a gym, and ice arena to just name a few things to do there.