Guide to Lino Lakes Minnesota

Lino Lakes (city)

1970

1980

1990

2000

2010

2000-2010 Change

Actual

Percent

Population

3,692

4,966

8,807

11,791

20,216

+8,425

+71.45

Land Area (sq. mile)

33.20

30.65

28.30

28.22

0.00

Density (persons per sq. mile)

111.2

162.0

311.2

417.8

716.4

+298.6

+71.45

Housing Units

832

1,449

2,653

4,021

5,323

+1,302

+32.38

Households

1,388

2,603

3,857

4,174

+317

+8.22

Persons Per Household

3.41

3.25

3.20

3.05

-0.15

-4.69

Lino Lakes is a city in Anoka County, Minnesota. Interstates 35W and 35E are two of the main arterial routes in the community. Rice Creek flows through the city. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 33.21 square miles (86.01 km2), of which, 28.22 square miles (73.09 km2) is land and 4.99 square miles (12.92 km2) is water. The elevation is 886 ft (270 m) above sea level.

As of the census of 2010, there were 20,216 people, 4,174 households, and 3,683 families living in the city. The population density was 516.4 inhabitants per square mile (199.4/km2). There were 5,323 housing units at an average density of 214.1 per square mile (82.7/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 94.14% White, 1.1% African American, 2.03% Native American, 2.6% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.3% from other races, and 0.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.7% of the population.

There were 6,174 households of which 48.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 73.2% were married couples living together, 7.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 16.1% were non-families. 12.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 2.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.05 and the average family size was 3.37.

The median age in the city was 37.44 years. 28.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.1% were from 25 to 44; 31.6% were from 45 to 64; and 4.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 53.8% male and 46.2% female.

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.

When the first settlers arrived, Native Americans were already making their home in the area where Reshanau, Baldwin, Rice and Marshan Lakes cluster. The Dakota Indians found this to be a land of plenty with an abundance of wild rice and small game. Today, several Indian burial grounds are located in the area.

White hunters and trappers began coming to this area from both Canada and the eastern states around 1850. Those who settled on the west side of the lake had names like Ramsden, Speiser and Wenzel. The east side of the lake was settled by families including the Cardinals, LaMottes, Houles and Dupres. Many of their descendants still live in the area today.

The first unit of local government in the area was the township of Centerville, organized August 11, 1857, encompassing an area of 36 square miles. The population of just under 300 people was organized into three loosely knit communities known as the "German settlement" west of the lakes, the "Swede settlement" south of the lakes, and the "French settlement" east of the lakes.

In the 1950s neighboring villages started annexing land away from Centerville Township. To protect the boundaries and allow for the financing of public improvements, the residents of the township voted to incorporate into a village.

Several names were suggested for the new village, and most contained the word "lakes". Although the origin of the word "Lino" is unknown, a Lino post office operated for about 10 years in the late 1800s. The town board decided to name the new village "Lino Lakes".

On May 11, 1955, the Village of Lino Lakes was incorporated. It covered the original Centerville Township, with the exception of the Village of Centerville, and was comprised of 21,000 acres of land and 1,800 citizens. In 1972, the State Legislature passed a law changing all Minnesota villages to cities, hence Lino Lakes' current status.

LINO LAKES, a city in Centerville Township, section 9, incorporated May 11, 1955; earlier it had a farmers post office called Lino, 1894-1904, located in Vernum B. Parks's general store, as well as a Catholic church and a creamery.

Wargo Nature Center
7701 Main Street
Lino Lakes, MN 55038
Phone: (651) 429-8007

Inside the regional park are the interpretive center and nature trails that overlook George Watch Lake. The Wargo Nature Center offers public nature programs, displays, and environmental education classes. Interpretive programming is developed to promote positive environmental values and is available for persons of all ages and abilities. Program content changes with the seasons and includes many topics. Snowshoes and canoes are available for rent to encourage exploration of the area

Wargo Nature Center, Lino Lakes Minnesota

Chomonix Golf Course
700 Aqua Lane
Lino Lakes, MN 55014
Phone: (763) 324-3434

Whether a seasoned golfer or a first-time player, Chomonix Golf Course offers a relaxed golf experience in a beautiful, natural setting. Located within the Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Park Reserve, this 18 hole public course and driving range provides a great guest experience through friendly staff, tree-lined fairways, unique water features and well-maintained grounds.

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Chomonix Golf Course, Lino Lakes Minnesota

Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Park
7373 Main Street
Lino Lakes, MN 55038
Phone: (763) 324-3300

The 5,500-acre Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Park Reserve is one of the largest in the seven-county metropolitan area and contains some of the most significant native wildlife habitat and water resources in the regional area. The park offers a wide variety of amenities, including the Wargo Nature Center, Chomonix Golf Course, Rice Creek Campground, and Centerville Lake Beach. Other amenities include picnic areas, boat launch facilities, biking and hiking trails, playgrounds and a fishing pier. A unique partnership with the YMCA Day Camp Heritage offers another day camp opportunity for the community.

Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Campground, Centerville Minnesota

Lake Name

Size
(acres)

Lake info

Lake Map

Rec Map

Topo Map

Amelia

124

Baldwin

171

Centerville

474

George Watch

494

Marshan

192

Otter

302

Peltier

552

Reshanau

337

Rice

n/a

Rondeau

252

Hampton Inn & Suites Lino Lakes
579 Apollo Drive
Lino Lakes, MN 55014
Phone: (763) 746-7999

Beautiful 112 room hotel we have 8 Whirlpool Suites and 30 Suites, we offer Free WIFI, Free Hot Continental Breakfast, indoor pool, whirlpool, sauna and much more. Our Lino Lakes hotel is just off I-35W, 20 miles from the Twin Cities, and next to the Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Regional Park Reserve. It’s a great spot for boating, fishing, hiking, and biking. Or enjoy a round at the Chamonix Golf Course, five minutes away. Relax in our game room, indoor pool, whirlpool, and sauna. WiFi and hot breakfast are free.

Hampton Inn & Suites Lino Lakes Minnesota

Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Campground
7373 Main Street
Centerville, MN 55038
Phone: (763) 324-3340

Rice Creek Campground, located in the Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Regional Park Reserve, offers 5,000 and more acres of natural and scenic wilderness, only 25 minutes from Minneapolis / St. Paul. Biking, fishing, boating, golf, and swimming are just a few of the many activities you will find within the park. Nature programs are held regularly at the campground amphitheater and at nearby Wargo Nature Center (one mile north of the campground).

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