It's amazing how often buyers bring up St. Louis Park as we start working together. But I'm not surprised…its convenient location next to both city and suburbs, its affordable homes, parks, trails and nationally recognized schools all make it a great place to live.
Sorensen Neighborhood, located between Minnetonka Boulevard and Highway 7 just west of Highway 100 is one of 35 St. Louis Park neighborhoods. It contains some of the oldest development within St. Louis Park, with the original subdivision dating back to 1887. The St. Louis Park Trolley that ran from Minneapolis to Hopkins went through this neighborhood until 1907.
Our son and his family live in this neighborhood, and like other clients in the area they love its convenient location and quiet, family-oriented atmosphere. In fact, St. Louis Park was chosen as one of the "100 Best Communities for Young People" by America's Promise Alliance for the third time this year and 2008 also marks the 15th anniversary of their Children First initiative.
Our grandson loves the neighborhood park nearby (one of 51 in St. Louis Park!), which will be the site of Sorensen Neighborhood's annual autumn get together next weekend. Neighbors get together for an afternoon of fun in Webster Park in the fall. The neighborhood association also distributes a regular neighborhood newletter and hosts a garage sale and summer picnic.
This weekend was another annual get together in the neighborhood…our son and daughter-in-law's Outdoor Movie Night. 
He created a huge outdoor screen which they set up in their backyard and invite friends and neighbors over for a feature movie each year. Some years have better weather than others but it's an annual event come rain or shine…so far we have never had to endure snow! In keeping with the spirit of a family friendly neighborhood, this year they featured 'Enchanted'…a delightful movie for a delightful fall evening. A good time was had by all.
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