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Living near Normandale Lake, Bloomington
Where Normandale Lake is
The Normandale Lake District is in west Bloomington. The City of Bloomington sets its boundaries as West 84th Street on the south, just beyond Stanley Road on the east, I-494 on the north and East Bush Lake Road on the west. The city adopted the Normandale Lake District Plan on May 19, 2008, updated it in 2017 and amended it in 2025.
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Homes in Normandale Lake
The city calls the district a place to call home for some and a transit-oriented work location for others. Its plan lists 500 new transit-oriented apartments among the expected community benefits, and the city says the district holds about 15 percent of Bloomington's future commercial and residential development potential. The city's housing plan names Normandale Lake as one of three districts where most of the city's new multi-family homes have been built since 2000.
Parks and places nearby
Normandale Lake Park covers 181.15 acres at 84th and Chalet Road. It has a boat launch for motors up to 6 horsepower, canoeing, fishing, a picnic shelter, seasonal restrooms and trails around the lake. Since January 1, 2025, Three Rivers Park District has managed the park, including reservations for the Normandale Lake Bandshell. The city lists the park as part of the Hyland-Bush-Anderson Lakes Park Reserve.
Getting around and schools
I-494 forms the north edge of the district, and East Bush Lake Road forms the west edge. The 2025 plan amendment removed a planned pedestrian bridge over the 84th Street and Normandale Boulevard intersection. Bloomington Public Schools is the main district for Bloomington, and we confirm the school for each address with the district's Find Your School tool.
How we help in Normandale Lake
Dream Homes Minnesota helps buyers and sellers around Normandale Lake. Our Bloomington area guide covers the whole city, and our buying a home page shows how we work. To learn what your home could sell for, request a home valuation or contact us.
Where these Normandale Lake facts come from
Checked November 2026. These facts come from City of Bloomington: Development Districts, City of Bloomington: Normandale Lake District, City of Bloomington: Normandale Lake Park, City of Bloomington Forward 2040 Comprehensive Plan, Housing chapter, Bloomington Public Schools: Find Your School, City of Bloomington Forward 2040 Comprehensive Plan, Community Facilities chapter, Hennepin County property information search, FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the Normandale Lake District?
It is in west Bloomington between I-494 and West 84th Street, from East Bush Lake Road east to just beyond Stanley Road.
What kinds of homes are in the Normandale Lake District?
The city plans the district for transit-oriented apartments and other multi-family homes alongside offices and hotels.
What park is at Normandale Lake?
Normandale Lake Park, 181 acres with a boat launch, fishing, a picnic shelter and trails around the lake, managed by Three Rivers Park District.
Which school district serves the Normandale Lake area?
The city's comprehensive plan names Bloomington Public Schools, District 271, as the district it partners with. Ask the district to confirm the school for the home you are considering.
How do I check a home's flood zone and taxes near Normandale Lake?
Look up the address on FEMA's Flood Map Service Center, since the district sits beside the lake. Taxes and assessed values for these parcels are in Hennepin County's property search.
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