The city of Lake Elmo is located 13 miles east of St. Paul in Washington County.  Lake Elmo is an excellent community with a population of over 8,000 residents and 30 distinct neighbourhoods. Neighbourhoods within the city feature open space, quality construction, and quiet living. Much of the area within the community is still undeveloped […]

The first people to settle in the Lake Elmo area were Bernard B. Cyphers and his wife Maria in 1848. The Cyphers built a hotel known as the Lake House, tavern, and stagecoach stop just south of Sunfish Lake. Stagecoaches helped bring people from St. Paul to settle in the area. Originally named Bass Lake, […]

The city of Lake Elmo covers 24.36 square miles of land and is home to 18 parks including Washington County Parks and City Parks. Lake Elmo parks serve residents in numerous ways offering several recreational activities including organized sports, hiking, cross-country skiing, beautiful scenery, and much more. The city keeps its parks well maintained, giving […]

The city of Lake Elmo is served by the Stillwater Public Schools and Independent School District 834. Stillwater Public Schools looks to ensure the needs of each student are met through continually improving and setting high expectations and standards. School District 834 serves 8,300 students and has over 1,000 employees. Stillwater Public Schools has 10 […]

The city of Lake Elmo, Minnesota is located just east of St. Paul and near the middle of Washington County. A medium-sized city, which encompasses an area of just over 24 square miles and is home to 8,100 residents. Named after the nearby lake, Lake Elmo, the city has a rural feel while offering some […]