Where Tanners Lake is
Tanners Lake is a lake in Oakdale, and the city's Tanners Lake Park sits on its shore at 400 Glenbrook Avenue North, along Tanners Park Road. The city's history says farming was the mainstay of early Oakdale. In winter, farmers cut ice from Tanner's Lake and hauled it to ice houses packed with sawdust.
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Homes near Tanners Lake
The city does not publish home ages for the area around the lake, so we pull them address by address. Older plats here carry names such as Tanner's Lake Addition and Lake Park Addition, which appear in a 2024 city ordinance that rezoned land on the west side of the lake.
The city's 2025 housing study says Oakdale's early homes were built before 1920 and from 1920 to 1980, much of it near Highway 36, Stillwater Boulevard and Interstate 94. The city's development authority is also offering city-owned lakefront land at 253 Geneva Avenue North, guided for mixed use.
Parks and places nearby
Tanners Lake Park has a beach, a boat launch, a fishing dock, a playground, ballfields, tennis, pickleball, basketball and volleyball courts, trails, restrooms and a picnic shelter. Boat motors on the lake must be under 10 horsepower.
The city plans a new playground with an accessible path, court improvements, a parking lot off Glenbrook Avenue North and better ballfield drainage. Design takes place in 2026, with most construction in 2027.
Getting around and schools
Interstate 94 and Highway 36 both run through Oakdale. The METRO Gold Line has two stations in Oakdale, Helmo and Greenway, with frequent all-day service to St. Paul and Woodbury.
The Tanners Lake area is in Oakdale, which is part of North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale School District 622. Boundaries vary by address, so confirm the assigned schools with the district.
How we help near Tanners Lake
Near a lake, we check shoreland rules, flood maps and any city projects that touch a property. Owners near Tanners Lake get a value report based on sales close to the water.
For more on the city around Tanners Lake, see our Oakdale page. You can also read how buying a home works, ask for a home valuation, or contact us about Tanners Lake.
Where these Tanners Lake facts come from
Checked November 2026. These facts come from City of Oakdale: Tanners Lake Park, City of Oakdale: Park Projects, City of Oakdale: Park Information, City of Oakdale: History of Oakdale, City of Oakdale: Development Opportunities, City of Oakdale: Ordinance 932, Rezoning on the West Side of Tanners Lake, City of Oakdale: 2025 Housing Study, City of Oakdale: METRO Gold Line BRT, North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale School District 622.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Tanners Lake in Oakdale?
Tanners Lake is in Oakdale, and Tanners Lake Park is at 400 Glenbrook Avenue North, along Tanners Park Road.
What kinds of homes are near Tanners Lake?
The city does not publish home ages for this area, so we check each home in county records. Some plats here date to older additions.
What does Tanners Lake Park have?
A beach, a boat launch, a fishing dock, a playground, ballfields, courts and trails. The city plans upgrades with construction in 2027.
Which school district serves Tanners Lake?
Oakdale is part of North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale School District 622. Confirm the district for the exact address.
How do I check flood zone and property taxes near Tanners Lake?
Use FEMA's flood map and Washington County's property records for the address. We look both up for any home near the lake.
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