Cedar Riverside

Cedar-Riverside is its own unique village in the center of the Twin Cities of Minnesota. Also referred to as the West Bank, Cedar-Riverside gets its name from Cedar and Riverside Avenues which bring to life varieties of ethnic restaurants, shops, and specialty boutiques. This neighborhood that was formerly known as Snoose Boulevard, was once home to Scandinavian immigrants who mainly worked in the industries located along the Mississippi River.

The population of the Cedar-Riverside neighborhood eventually grew to include artists, musicians, actors, and students. It is now the largest immigrant community in the Twin Cities, continuing to grow upon its immigrant roots. This community is home to the University of Minnesota’s West Bank Campus, as well as Augsburg College. The U of M brings with it the students and influences of the performance and visual arts schools and law school.

By the Light Rail line you can reach Downtown Minneapolis in just 5 minutes, and there are bus and bike routes that connect you to numerous communities and trails. Those who live in the Cedar-Riverside neighborhood might be found in the high-rise condominiums or the smaller single family homes originally built in the early 20th century, as there is great diversity in the housing options.

Within Cedar-Riverside you can also find the Coyle Community Center, Currie park for games of basketball, wading, and softball, Murphy Square (the oldest park in Minneapolis), the Riverside Park, West Bank Arts Quarter, and the Franklin Terrace Off-Leash Dog Park.