As one of the largest suburbs located south of the river, Burnsville is home to over 60,000 residents. The city’s thriving bedroom community enjoys both the spacious setting and numerous amenities available. Residents relish the location, being just twenty minutes south of downtown Minneapolis. The dynamic community is built around both its close-knit, friendly atmosphere and its wide selection of activities.

Burnsville hosts many different events throughout the year that are designed to bring the community together. One of its most popular events is the Fire Muster. The Fire Muster is a four-day event that takes place in September of each year. This popular gathering draws in more than 18,000 people to take part in a medallion hunt, car show, music, beer and wine sampling, inflatables for kids, carnival, parade, and 10k, 5k, and 1k runs. Another popular event is the International Festival of Burnsville. The festival is a celebration of cultural diversity where attendees can enjoy food, vendor tents, dancers, musicians, and other entertainers that exhibit the city’s vast population and traditions. During the Holiday season, Burnsville has a special event called the Winter Lighting Ceremony. The ceremony takes place in the popular Nicollet Commons Park in the Heart of the City on November 25th to celebrate the holiday season as a community. Residents enjoy strolling among the over 200,000 mini lights, 230 streetlight snowflakes, and a 30-foot tall tree decorated for the holidays. The ceremony also includes a special visit from Mr. and Mrs. Claus as well as entertainers from Burnsville High School Freestyle Singers and the Sioux Trail Elementary Choir. Other popular events throughout the year include the “I Love Burnsville Week”, Halloween Fest, and the Summer Concerts and Movies event.

The city of Burnsville offers a number of different amenities to its diverse community. Burnsville accommodates its community with its own library that operates within the Dakota Library System. Residents have full access to the Dakota Library system as well as the various different programs available for youth and seniors alike. Another popular amenity in Burnsville is Skateville. Although the cost is not free, the over 14,000 square feet of surface area offers a popular destination to enjoy with family and friends during any day of the year. The business is family-owned and family-friendly, offering roller skating, inline skating, and arcade games in a safe environment with music and lights. Perhaps one of the most popular destinations in the winter months is Buck Hill. Buck Hill is one the most popular skiing, snowboarding, and tubing hills south of the river. While there is an entrance and rental cost, the 310-foot ski peak is the perfect way to fully enjoy the snowy season in the upper-midwest.

Perhaps one of the most popular destinations in the winter months is Buck Hill. Buck Hill is one the most popular skiing, snowboarding, and tubing hills south of the river. While there is an entrance and rental cost, the 310-foot ski peak is the perfect way to fully enjoy the snowy season in the upper-midwest.

There are many important organizations within the Burnsville that help to shape the thriving community. One of which is the Ames Performing Arts Center. The center has two theatres, a 1000 seat Proscenium Stage, and 150 seat Black Box. The 2,000 square-foot art gallery currently holds eight gallery exhibits every calendar year. Presentations range from classical music, to comedy, from jazz to Christian rock, from country to rock and roll. Another important organization is The Garage Youth Center. This nonprofit music club and teen center provides after-school and weekend activities like classes, support groups, speakers, and music for the youth of Burnsville.

The last factor that contributes to the Burnsville community, and perhaps the most important, is the location. Just 16 miles from downtown Minneapolis, Burnsville is a prime location for those desiring to live in a suburb with a shorter commute time to the cities, without sacrificing a spacious setting. The city of Burnsville also offers its own wide variety of shopping, dining, and entertainment to its large population. In addition, there are many business opportunities within the city, or nearby.

The city of Burnsville really is a wonderful place for people of all ages to enjoy nature and the family friendly community within it. If you’re looking to sell or buy a home in Burnsville, or have questions about the parks, schools, history, or additional amenities in this wonderful community, please feel free to call Realtor David Olson at 952.314.9446 or visit www.DavidOlsonRealEstate.com.