Small lakeside community 16 miles west of Minneapolis on the shores of Lake Minnetonka known for its small town environment

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Overview

Wayzata is a small lakeside community in Minnesota. It is about 16 miles (26 kilometres) west of Minneapolis, just outside the Minneapolis-Saint Paul metropolitan area, on the shores of Lake Minnetonka. It is known for its small town environment.

The name "Wayzata" comes from the Dakota word meaning “north” or “north shore.”

Geography

Wayzata is a suburb of Minneapolis, Minnesota, 9 miles (14 kilometres) to its west on the northeast tip of Lake Minnetonka.

Dakota Rail Regional Trail

The Dakota Rail Trail is a 13.5 miles (21.7 km) paved regional trail. In Hennepin County, the trail winds around Lake Minnetonka through Wayzata, Orono, Minnetonka Beach, Spring Park, Mound, Minnetrista and Saint Bonifacius. The trail continues for 12.5 miles (20.1 km) in Carver County and terminates in Mayer. The trail is managed by the Three River Park District. The trail is a converted railroad bed formerly owned by Dakota Rail.

The Wayzata Beach is in downtown Wayzata on Lake Minnetonka.

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