Lake Susan - Jackson Twp

Carver County, Minnesota

Lake Susan is in Chanhassen, Minnesota, under 25 miles from Minneapolis.

The Minneapolis−Saint Paul International Airport is 17 miles away, and the Two Twelve Medical Center is around five miles away.

On the Water Fun

Lake Susan spans 88 acres with a maximum depth of 17 feet, offering lots of space for lake fun.

Popular activities include boating, kayaking, canoeing, swimming, fishing, and taking in views. A public access point is on the northern side of the water.

Anglers can find black bullhead, black crappie, bluegill, brown bullhead, green sunfish, hybrid sunfish, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, walleye, white bass, yellow bullhead, yellow perch, common carp, white sucker, bluntnose minnow, and golden shiner.

Lake Susan Park is on the northwestern side of the water and features a picnic shelter, two sand volleyball courts, two tennis courts, a baseball field, a basketball court, playground equipment, a fishing pier, and a boat ramp.

Around the Area

Paisley Park is one of the musician Prince’s private estates and recording studios that shares the name of his label. Get a guided tour through the facilities or come to one of the live music events.

Try local golf courses like Halla Green Executive Golf Course, Bearpath Golf and Country Club, and Bluff Creek Golf Course on a sunny day.

Visit Minneapolis

There are numerous attractions in Minneapolis, starting with the Minneapolis Institute of Art. Travel through 4,000 years of world history as you view more than 80,000 works of sculpture, photography, paintings, drawings, and prints.

The Mall of America offers great shopping and hosts over 40 million people annually. Nickelodeon Universe is an incredibly family-friendly amusement park in the mall and is split into two indoor amusement parks.

Another local favorite is the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden. One of the crown jewels of the city’s park system, the garden is a top destination for tourists to enjoy art like the iconic Spoonbridge and Cherry.

Finally, for outdoor recreation and scenic nature, check out Minnehaha Park. This is the oldest park in Minneapolis and boasts 193 acres, numerous scenic trails, limestone bluffs, a 53-foot waterfall, picnic pavilions, bike rentals, and an off-leash dog park.

Why Lake Susan?

If you’re looking for a location settled in the Minnesota suburbs that still has an outdoor charm to it, then you’ve found the perfect match with Lake Susan!