School Section Lake - Maine Prairie Twp

Located in Stearns County, Minnesota

School Section Lake is located in Maine Prairie Township, Minnesota. St. Cloud is 20 miles north, and Minneapolis is 70 miles southeast.

A few smaller airfields are nearby, but the closest major airport is Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, an hour and a half away. Urgent care can be provided at St. Cloud Hospital, 32 minutes away.

Snacks and groceries can be found at The Marketplace, 17 minutes away. Many highly rated restaurants are in nearby Kimball, such as S.O.B’s and Mom’s Place.

Lake Life

Spanning 201 acres, opportunities for fun and excitement are seemingly endless on School Section Lake. Popular ways residents enjoy the lake are boating, waterskiing, kayaking, canoeing, or fishing. Anglers looking to cast out a line have the chance to reel in largemouth bass, northern pike, and panfish.

Visit St Cloud

St Cloud is a beautiful city filled with historical, cultural, recreational activities to excite every visitor.

Munsinger Gardens is a spectacular and beautiful garden next to the Mississippi River. These gardens are known for their shade-loving plants, including numerous hostas and ferns.

Stearns History Museum offers an extensive lineup of programs, events, and attractions for visitors about the people, places, and stories in Central Minnesota. Outside, there is an 80-acre nature park with walking trails, wildlife, and a skateboard park.

Beaver Islands Trail is a great spot for biking and hiking with excellent views of the Mississippi River.

Top-rated restaurants in the city are Coyote Moon Grille, Star of India, Granite City Food & Brewery, Olde Brick House, and White Horse.

Explore Minneapolis

Minneapolis, located a little over an hour from School Section Lake, offers many attractions, such as 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.

A Great Place To Call Home

Whether you are looking to buy a family home, a vacation home, or a full-time retirement residence, School Section Lake is a perfect choice for a peaceful and quiet lifestyle.