Welcome to the City of Forest Lake
Forest Lake is a thriving, appealing suburban community in the northwest corner of Washington County. Easy to reach from Highways 35E and 35W, the City is part of the Twin Cities metropolitan area. Beyond the beauty of its lakes, residents value the area's agricultural roots, its small-town character and its family-friendly amenities.

The City offers a range of facilities for youth and adult recreation, including a new sports center for hockey and skating, ball fields and 3 golf courses. Its many parks feature amenities such as a swimming beach, playgrounds, picnic areas, hiking and biking trails, horseback riding facilities and snowmobile trails.

The City is home to Forest Lake Area School District 831, which offers excellent teachers, a challenging curriculum, technology, high standards and a safe learning environment. Forest Lake also provides several other private and public school choices, including the Lakes International Language Academy.

Forest Lake's greatest asset, though, is the people who live and work here. Hundreds of residents give their time to City-sponsored programs and advisory boards, and many more take an active part in community life through City projects, local churches, schools, civic and youth groups and other organizations.

We invite you to explore Forest Lake and see for yourself the opportunities that make it such a remarkable City — and why Forest Lake is As Good As It Sounds!