An impressive network of trails is available exclusively to North Oaks residents. More than 30 miles of nature trails wind through the city’s forest, prairie lands and around lakes. These trails are maintained and groomed throughout the year for hiking, biking, running, snowshoeing or cross-country skiing.
Private lakes provide canoeing, sailing, and kayaking opportunities. Pleasant Lake Beach not only offers swimming but there are also family gathering spaces including picnic tables, grills and playgrounds.
Whether you prefer to stay on land or in the water, there’s plenty to keep you active and entertained.
North Oaks is located within some of the best school districts in the area (White Bear Lake – Mounds View Schools). Families living here have access to top-rated public and private schools, providing excellent educational opportunities for children of all ages. Residents understand the importance of a good education and are proud to be part of a community that values it as much as we do.
Our community offers a variety of parks and playgrounds, the city has many active recreational sites and numerous neighborhood parks. Allowing you and your loved ones to practice your favorite activities and connect with like-minded families.
– The West Recreational Area has rinks for hockey and skating, and soccer and baseball fields.
– The East Recreational Area is a center for tennis. The Southpointe Recreational Area has baseball and soccer fields.
– The new 10-acre park near Wilkinson Lake features a state-of the-art soccer/rugby field, band shell, picnic shelter, and community gardens.
Whether you’re looking for a place to picnic, play in a park, or kick a ball around, there’s something for everyone.
Wildlife abounds in North Oaks and the 900-acre conservation area is home to deer, turkeys, fox, eagles and boundless other wildlife. Whether you’re an avid birder or simply a nature enthusiast, it always feels like a privilege to observe wildlife in its habitat.
Learn more about local birds
Minnesota – Wildlife Education
Minnesota Land Trust
North Oaks Golf Club is a stunning 18-hole championship golf course located in the heart of North Oaks.
The North Oaks Golf Club offers a championship course recently updated with improvements designed by Tom Lehman. The golf course was designed by Stanley Thompson, who’s design philosophy was “Nature must always be the architect’s model”. From championship tees, the par 71 course weaves and rolls over 6,655 yards, challenging even the low handicapper.
Also found on-site: a restaurant, tennis, pickleball and sliding and skiing in the winter.
Tria Restaurant: This staple in the North Oaks area offers a memorable and unique dining experience. Inspired by French Americana, Tria‘s adventurous approach to seasonal ingredients creates a dining experience nothing short of extraordinary.
Senior Living: Waverly Gardens is a Presbyterian Homes & Services senior living community located in North Oaks, offering a full continuum of care including independent living apartments, assisted living apartments, memory care, and long term care facilities.
Commercial center: immediately adjacent to North Oaks you will find all the conveniences of premier grocery stores, pharmacies, restaurants, banking, theatre, and specialty shops.
