Columbia Park

Columbia Park is its own world away fro the rest of Minneapolis. Many natural and manmade barriers including the railroads, the river and the parks keep it tucked away from the rest of the city. Residents here still have easy access to downtown with the main roads, Central Ave. and NE University Ave., as well as public transportation that goes through the neighborhood. This is mostly a residential neighborhood, but a modest number of businesses call this community home. A large portion of the land area in Columbia Park is park space, including the Columbia Park Golf Course, where locals can enjoy a 18 hole round of the sport. The park also has facilities for other recreational activities such as a path for joggers and bikers, a rugby field, skiing trails, and an archery field.

The homes, while newer than many of the prewar houses found throughout Minneapolis, are still older, dating back to the 1940's and 1950's. The prices vary from affordable to mid-range, most depending on the size and distance from the golf course. Neighbors consist mainly of single worker professionals, though families will find themselves happy here, especially with the low crime rate. The only time residents will find themselves dissatisfied with the view is when they are crossing over the railroad yard on St. Anthony Pkwy, but this is often necessary to access the local businesses and the Mississippi River. Most of the homes are far enough away from the tracks for them to no be a bother to those living in Columbia Park.