City of Shorewood

County: Hennepin

Population: 7,400 (2000)

Median Income: $96,589

Chamber of Commerce: Shorewood Area Chamber of Commerce, 

Hospitals: Methodist

School District(s):  Minnetonka (276),   Westonka (277)

Electric:
  Xcel Energy, www.xcelenergy.com, (800) 895-4999
Gas:
  Centerpoint Energy, www.centerpointenergy.com, (800) 245-2377
Phone:
  Qwest Communications, www.qwest.com, (800) 244-1111
Cable:
  Mediacom, www.mediacomcc.com, (800) 332-0245
Water/Sewer:
  City of Shorewood, 952-474-3236
Garbage:
  Allied Waste/BFI, www.alliedwaste.com, (763) 784-2104
  Waste Management, www.wm.com, (952) 890-1100
  TCW Disposal Inc., www.tcwdisposal.com, (952) 467-3858

About the Community of Shorewood

Today the City of Shorewood incorporates 3,600 acres and is 6 miles long and 1 mile wide. The City sits on the shores of Lake Minnetonka and somewhat “surrounds” the City of Excelsior.

Three islands—Enchanted, Shady and Spray—are included as part of Shorewood. Due to their access, these islands receive postal service, fire protection and educational services from the Mound area. Shorewood remains primarily residential, although there are now several businesses scattered throughout its boundaries.

Housing is varied, including homes built at the turn of the century, and homes still being constructed. All shapes, sizes and price ranges can be found in Shorewood, but one thing all homes have in common is the beautiful, natural surroundings--lakes, trees and plenty of open space! It is a great City to call home.

Shorewood Parks & Recreation

The City of Shorewood has six parks offering a variety of activities. Our public swim area, Crescent Beach, is staffed with lifeguards from approximately June to August. The City has two parks with picnic shelters which may be reserved for a small fee. Two shelters are located at Freeman Park and one at Manor Park. Multi-use buildings are also available for rent at Badger Park, Freeman Park and Manor Park. During the summer months there is a skate park,volleyball, basketball, tennis and much more! In the winter, the City provides ice skating and hockey rinks with warming houses at Badger Park, Manor Park and Cathcart Park. Silverwood Park has a pond which are cleared for ice skating. A sledding hill can be found at Silverwood Park. We are also fortunate to have the Lake Minnetonka LRT Regional Trail connecting the City of Shorewood with over 60 miles of trails for biking, hiking, walking and running!