About Prior Lake

Prior Lake is a developing suburb with a  small-town atmosphere. The city's population as of April 1, 2006 was 21,750, compared to the 16,000 estimated in the 2000 Census. By 2030, it is projected that Prior Lake will be a fully-developed community of more than 40,000 residents.

Prior Lake features many recreational amenities including numerous parks and  lakes that offer year-round recreation. Mystic Lake Casino, located within the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community (SMSC) Indian reservation, is also in Prior Lake.

Golfing opportunities abound in the Prior Lake area, with the Wilds Golf Club, Legends Golf Club, Heritage Links Golf Club, Cleary Lake Golf Course and the new Meadows at Mystic Lake Golf Course all either in the city limits or within a couple miles.

Opportunities in commercial and industrial development are increasing due to growth and improved highway accessibility and upgrades. For more information contact City Manager Frank Boyles at (952) 447-9801 or fboyles@cityofpriorlake.com.

Prior Lake's downtown environment has been revitalized by the Main Avenue and Dakota Street streetscaping project of 2004 and a facade improvement program that resulted in nearly $2.4 million in upgrades to storefronts.

The city's housing stock, meanwhile, offers great diversity for people of all ages. Three large housing developments -- Lakefront  Plaza, Creekside Commons and Keystone Communities -- were completed in 2003, adding valuable senior units that had been lacking in the city.

Prior Lake/Savage Area School District 719 serves Prior Lake, Savage and surrounding townships. Within the district, there are five elementary schools, one middle school and one high school. There are also several private schools including Prior Lake Christian School (K-12), St. Michael's Catholic School (K-8) and St. Paul's Lutheran School (K-6).