Where Central Commons is
Central Commons is the city's name for an 862-acre area around the intersection of Pilot Knob Road, Yankee Doodle Road and Interstate 35E. The 2040 Comprehensive Plan says the city has worked since 1995 to shape it into a community focal point for shopping, dining, living, working and recreation. The area includes Eagan Town Centre, the Eagan Promenade and Central Park Commons, which the city says was converted from a former Lockheed Martin facility.
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Homes in Central Commons
The plan describes Central Commons as a mix of retail, offices, medium and high density housing and public uses. The City Council adopted the Northwest Central Commons Small Area Plan on March 19, 2024, and the city expects land use changes in that corner to be reviewed as redevelopment happens. That plan includes a future road connecting Central Parkway to Pilot Knob Road through Central Park.
Parks and places nearby
Central Park at 1501 Central Parkway holds the Eagan Community Center, festival grounds, a playground, a splash pad, a band shell, a fitness park, a walking path and The Blast children's play area. Memorial Plaza, which honors firefighters, police and the military, is next door at 1507 Central Parkway. The plan says the community center, Central Park and the transit center draw people from across the city.
Getting around and schools
The city built bridges over I-35E at Duckwood Drive and Northwoods Parkway in 2008 and 2011. The Minnesota Valley Transit Authority runs a 679-stall park and ride ramp at Pilot Knob Road and Yankee Doodle Road, and the city says MVTA Route 445 now stops on Central Parkway at Towerview Road and at Pilot Knob Road. Three districts serve Eagan: ISD 191, ISD 196 and ISD 197, so we confirm the district for each address.
How we help in Central Commons
Homes around Central Commons sit close to the city's busiest shopping and park area, and we help you compare each home's location, layout and costs before you decide. Read our Eagan area guide, see how we handle buying a home, or ask for a home valuation if you own in Central Commons. Contact us and tell us what you want to know.
Where these Central Commons facts come from
Checked November 2026. These facts come from City of Eagan 2040 Comprehensive Plan, Land Use chapter, City of Eagan: Central Commons Special Area text amendment (2024), City of Eagan: List of Eagan Parks, City of Eagan: Bus and Mass Transit, City of Eagan 2040 Comprehensive Plan, Community Background chapter, Dakota County property information search, FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Central Commons in Eagan?
It is the 862-acre area around Pilot Knob Road, Yankee Doodle Road and I-35E, including Eagan Town Centre, the Eagan Promenade and Central Park.
What kinds of homes are in Central Commons?
The city's plan describes medium and high density housing mixed with shops, offices and public buildings.
What park is in Central Commons?
Central Park at 1501 Central Parkway, with the Eagan Community Center, a splash pad, a playground, a band shell and festival grounds.
Which school district serves Central Commons?
Eagan is served by ISD 191, ISD 196 and ISD 197. Confirm the district for a specific address with the district.
How do I check flood zone and property taxes for a home here?
Look up the address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center and the Dakota County property information search. We pull both for any home you want to see.
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