King Field

King Field is where people go to feel at home, inside or outside of their physical dwellings. This beautiful, tree shaded neighborhood is repeatedly noted for its community spirit and collective effort to keep the area safe and well kept. King Field has East Harriet to the west and I-35W to the east, providing residents with a quick route in and out of the neighborhood. The Dr. Martin Luther King Park has the Reed- Sweatt Family Tennis Center and trails for those wishing to stay active. The Martin Luther King Center is also a site for a variety of community activities.

Nicollet Ave., also known as "Eat Street," runs through King Field and offers the local population a variety of eating options from bistros to delis to coffeehouses. To add some aesthetic appeal to the community, there is an ongoing mural project that was launched several years ago. A middle school and preschool also call King Field home, marking this neighborhood a suitable place to raise children. Homes are listed at both mid-range and high prices, depending on each individual property, but the vast majority sell at around $200,000. Residents fins the costs well worth it, however, if it mean living in such a friendly and safe community as King Field.

Kingfield is a friendly, warm neighborhood in south Minneapolis. Comprised mainly of single-family owner occupied homes, this community prides itself in the efforts it takes to create a welcoming and secure atmosphere.
The homes of Kingfield are typical of those built in the early 1900s, with a few apartment buildings and rental units scattered throughout. Many of the streets are tree-lined and the community is considered a safe place to raise a family or live independently. The homes are on the upper price scale, many of the bungalows priced at $300,000 or more. It is also one of the largest neighborhoods of Minneapolis, and it continues to grow in strength.
There are weekly farmers’ market stands that provide an array of goods for the choosing as well as a few community gardens to enhance the look and livability of the neighborhood. In 2003 residents began a Mural Map project that strives to connect professional artists with teens to plan and pain murals on the outside walls of area businesses. There are several small businesses in the Kingfield neighborhood that provide various products for residents.
Within the Kingfield neighborhood is Martin Luther Kind Park, offering organized recreational and community activities as well as informal gatherings. There is a wading pool, basketball and volleyball courts, and ball fields.