Where Ridgedale is
Ridgedale is within Minnetonka's I-394 corridor, along Wayzata Boulevard and Ridgedale Drive. The city's history page says Ridgedale Mall opened in the early 1970s. The city's land use plan names the Ridgedale area as one of three places in Minnetonka that draw people from across the region for work, shopping and services.
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Homes in Ridgedale
The land use plan describes low-density residential neighborhoods to the north and south of the Ridgedale area. It also says the city will encourage mixed uses and higher-density housing in its regional centers, and it lists Ridgedale: A Vision for 2035 as one of the studies guiding that change. That means you can find both single-family homes on nearby streets and newer multi-unit buildings closer to the center.
Parks and places nearby
Crane Lake Preserve sits on the Wayzata Boulevard south frontage road just east of Ridgedale, with a picnic area and picnic shelter. Ridgedale Library, at 12601 Ridgedale Drive, opened in 1982. Hennepin County Library says the building is also its system headquarters and shares a complex with district courts and a county service center.
Getting around and schools
I-394 runs along the area, and the city lists two park and ride lots on it, at Hopkins Crossroad (1100 Hopkins Crossroad) and at Plymouth Road. Metro Transit runs local and express buses in Minnetonka. The city names Hopkins, Minnetonka and Wayzata as the school districts serving parts of Minnetonka, and we verify the district for each address.
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Where these Ridgedale facts come from
Checked November 2026. These facts come from City of Minnetonka: History, City of Minnetonka 2040 Comprehensive Plan, Land Use chapter, City of Minnetonka: Park Locations and Amenities, Hennepin County Library: Ridgedale Library, City of Minnetonka: Getting Around Minnetonka, City of Minnetonka: Schools, Hennepin County property information search, FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Ridgedale in Minnetonka?
Ridgedale is in Minnetonka along I-394, Wayzata Boulevard and Ridgedale Drive.
What kinds of homes are near Ridgedale?
The city describes low-density neighborhoods north and south of the area and plans higher-density housing at the center, so you will see both houses and multi-unit buildings.
What park is near Ridgedale?
Crane Lake Preserve, just east of Ridgedale on the Wayzata Boulevard south frontage road, has a picnic area and shelter.
Which school district serves the Ridgedale area?
Hopkins, Minnetonka and Wayzata districts serve different parts of the city. The district can confirm the school for the Ridgedale-area house you have in mind.
How do I look up flood zones and property taxes near Ridgedale?
FEMA's Flood Map Service Center maps the flood zone for any Ridgedale-area address. Hennepin County's property information search has taxes, assessed values and recent sales.
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