Centerville has beautiful natural resources and seeks to preserve the natural environment. With six developed city parks, trails, as well as Anoka County Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Regional Park, there is something for all residents. Corner Stone Park: The city’s newest addition to the parks system. The special feature at the park is the […]

Centerville, Minnesota is located 30 minutes north of the Twin Cities in Anoka County. It is a beautiful and quiet community situated between Peltier Lake and Centerville Lake, making it easy to feel you are a long way from the Twin Cities. The community has thrived because of its focus, tradition, and progress. Centerville is […]

Centerville is situated in Independent School District 12. The Centennial School District, located in Anoka County, serves Centerville, Lexington, Circle Pines, and portions of the cities of Lino Lakes and Blaine. Centerville Elementary School serves nearly 600 students in grades K-5. With caring staff and respectful students, Centerville Elementary maintains a small town feel. The […]

In the 1600s and 1700s, Centerville was inhabited by Dakota Indians. The area was covered with dense woodlands as well as marshes, lakes, and waterways. Because of the rich natural area, the Dakota Indians had an abundance of food, including wild rice as well as game and fish. The waterways provided easy access to St. […]

The city of Centerville, Minnesota is located northeast of the Twin Cities metro area. It is a beautiful, small city of just under 4,000 residents. Encompassing an area of nearly 2.5 square miles, Centerville is known for being situated between two stunning lakes each of which are cherished by the local community. Interestingly enough, Centerville […]