Lake Wabasso - Shoreview

Ramsey County, Minnesota

Lake Wabasso is in Shoreview, Minnesota, under 20 miles from the heart of Minneapolis.

The Minneapolis−Saint Paul International Airport is under 25 miles away, and there are two hospitals under 15 miles away: M Health Fairview St. John's Hospital and Mercy Hospital - Unity Campus.

Residents can also visit the nearby Shoreview Village Mall and a variety of local restaurants, such as the Tavern Grill.

Small Wonder

Spanning 42 acres and with a max depth of 66 feet, Lake Wabasso has a private, exclusive atmosphere that residents are sure to love.

Popular activities include boating, kayaking, canoeing, swimming, fishing, and taking in the views. Many homes have docks, but a public access point is on the southern side of the water.

Anglers can find black bullhead, black crappie, bluegill, brown bullhead, green sunfish, hybrid sunfish, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, yellow bullhead, yellow perch, common carp, white sucker, central mudminnow, Johnny darter, and spottail shiner.

Lake Owasso County Park is at the southern end of the lake and also touches nearby Lake Owasso. The park has a picnic shelter, parking, a nature playground, a swimming beach, a boat launch, four dedicated car-top boat stalls, picnic tables, a walking trail, an open playfield, and restrooms.

Explore Nature

Enjoy the outdoors at nearby Tamarack Nature Center. This large nature preserve features hiking and cross-country skiing trails, plus a play area and orienteering course.

Next, explore nature at Rice Creek North Regional Trail Corridor, regional hiking, biking, and cross-country skiing trail through wetlands along the course of a creek.

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.

Fun and Relaxing

Those looking for the perfect blend of fun and relaxation will love living on Lake Wabasso.