The Lenox Community Center is home to a number of community education programs, after-school activities and events for senior citizens. They offer specialized programs for people of all ages and are strong advocates for a life full of learning. Located in the old Lenox School on Minnetonka Boulevard, Lenox is dedicated to the people they work with and are excited to get you started in your activity or program of choice.
Christ Presbyterian Church, located on Normandale Road, features a large worship facility. The church offers a variety of services and religious programs.
Offering sports fields, walking paths and playgrounds, this park in the Kingfield neighborhood was named in honor of 19th century feminist Margaret Fuller, according to the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board's historical account of public land by David C. Smith. The park, which is located up the hill from a row of picturesque shops on 48th Street, provides space for everything from community events to relaxing picnics. The recreation center includes a crafts room, as well as meeting space for neigbors.
This very small park is situated across the street from Lake Harriet. It has tennis courts at the bottom of the hill, next to the paid parking lot. A picnic pavilion and old playground rest at the secluded top of the hill. The park serves as a layover for bikers and runners using the trail next to the lake.
Lake Harriet Christian Church is a brown brick community church with a bell tower and a garden with butterfly sculptures at the side door. As part of the Christian Church denomination (Disciples of Christ), it emphasizes spirituality, community and justice, "wholeness in a fragmented world." The church has Bible study, prayer groups, a book club, fellowship groups and outreach that includes raising money to purchase two pigs through the international Heiffer Project, plus other programs providing food and money for those in need. The Lake Harriet Christian Child Care Center, serving children 6 weeks old to Kindergarten, is also located in the church building.
Meals On Wheels is a network of 40 programs that deliver meals at home, providing nutritious meals to elderly and disabled people. TRUST Meals On Wheels is the local program that serves the Linden Hills area. TRUST Meals On Wheels is located in the Judson Memorial Baptist Church. Volunteer opportunities for drivers are always available. People in need of meal delivery can find out more and sign up by calling the phone number listed on this page or visiting the Meals on Wheels website.
Kid Zone Child Care Center is attached to the Union Congregational Church in a quiet residential neighborhood in St. Louis Park. More than a daycare provider, Kid Zone offers child care services for infants and toddlers, as well as preschool. The friendly and experienced staff at Kid Zone Child Care Center is eager to work with children.
Pastor Bruce Janisch leads the Ascension Lutheran Church in its belief and faith in Jesus Christ. A variety of Bible studies and programs are available including a preschool and conformation classes. This Church is located on 46th Avenue off of Vicksburg Lane North.
Located in a residential area near the St. Louis Park Senior High School, this Hennepin County Library branch offers access to a wide collection of books, CDs and DVDs, available for free with a library card. There are also more than 30 computers at this location, which allow visitors to surf the Web and use Microsoft Word. Lastly, the St. Louis Park library features a unique Russian language collection that includes books and newspapers. Visit the Hennepin County Library website for more information on available services and resources.
Crossways International is a nonprofit ministry organization. The organization works to improve biblical literacy worldwide. Crossways International offers biblically based courses, events, DVDs, CDs and teaching materials. Its work in bringing biblical literacy to developing nations and prisons is funded in part by the sale of its products. Crossways International is an interdenominational ministry.
