<h1 style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: center;">Spring Lake Park, <em>Minneapolis</em></h1>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0in;">Located on the stunning Mississippi river in Anoka and Ramsey counties, the scenic Minnesota town of Spring Lake Park &ndash; named accordingly with picturesque local scenery - exudes a friendly, all-American, small-town charm. The cities pace of life offers a tranquil change for out of towners, while myriad transit options are available for those wishing to commute to neighbouring Minneapolis, located around ten kilometres south.</p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0in;">Having celebrated its fiftieth anniversary as a city in 2003, the Spring Lake Park area was, until the post-war suburban population boom, mostly inhabited by small land owners, specialising in agricultural production and the raising of livestock. Despite the cities growth and expansion, however, it remains rooted in a unique history and culture. The city also boasts a wide variety of civic associations and community events to keep visitors busy &ndash; it is known state-wide, for instance, for its unique &lsquo;curbside&rsquo; recycling initiatives.</p>
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<p style="margin-bottom: 0in;">If you want to visit a progressive city with a charming old-town feel, you won&rsquo;t go wrong with Spring Lake Park. &nbsp;</p>