Where West Medicine Lake is
The West Medicine Lake area surrounds West Medicine Lake Park, a 71-acre city community park at 1920 W Medicine Lake Drive. The park sits on the west shore of Medicine Lake in eastern Plymouth. Homes nearby use the 55441 ZIP code. The City of Medicine Lake is a separate city on the same lake, so check which city an address is in.
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Homes in West Medicine Lake
Hennepin County records show about 430 homes within half a mile of the park, and almost all are detached houses. Building years are spread out more than in most of Plymouth: some date to the 1920s and 1930s, about a quarter to the 1940s and 1950s, and the rest are spread across the 1960s through the 1990s. Two homes on the same street here can be decades apart in age.
Parks and places nearby
The city lists West Medicine Lake Park, first developed in 1977, with a beach, a dock, a fishing pier, a sand volleyball court, a basketball court, a playground, shade and trails. Clifton E. French Regional Park, a 337-acre Three Rivers park at 12605 Rockford Road, is north of the area. East Medicine Lake Park on the other shore has a second beach and fishing pier.
Getting around and schools
West Medicine Lake Drive follows the shore, and the city lists a trail corridor along Medicine Lake Drive. The city's Station 73 park and ride, a four-level ramp with 288 spaces at Highway 55 and County Road 73, also serves east Plymouth. County records place the homes around the park in the Wayzata school district; confirm the exact address with the district.
How we help in West Medicine Lake
Homes near West Medicine Lake differ a lot from one to the next, and we help you check the age and condition of each. For each West Medicine Lake home, we pull the current listing, check the details with the county and the city, and walk you through what we find. Read our buying guide before your first West Medicine Lake tour, and look over the Plymouth page for the wider area. Thinking of selling your West Medicine Lake home? Start with a home value check, then contact us to talk through your West Medicine Lake sale.
Where these West Medicine Lake facts come from
Checked November 2026. These facts come from City of Plymouth Park Finder, City of Plymouth GIS: Parks layer, Hennepin County property parcel records (year built, property type, school district).
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is West Medicine Lake in Plymouth?
West Medicine Lake is in eastern Plymouth around West Medicine Lake Park at 1920 W Medicine Lake Drive, in the 55441 ZIP code.
What kinds of homes are in West Medicine Lake?
Homes in West Medicine Lake are mostly detached houses built across many decades, from the 1920s to the 1990s, according to Hennepin County records.
What park is near West Medicine Lake?
The parks near West Medicine Lake include West Medicine Lake Park, a 71-acre city park with a beach, dock and fishing pier. Clifton E. French Regional Park is to the north.
Which school district serves West Medicine Lake?
Hennepin County records show the homes near West Medicine Lake Park in the Wayzata school district. Ask the district to confirm it for the West Medicine Lake address you want.
How do I check the flood zone and property taxes for a West Medicine Lake home?
Lakeshore homes should always be checked on FEMA's Flood Map Service Center (msc.fema.gov). Hennepin County's property search shows the taxes and the year each home was built.
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