Silver Lake (St. Anthony, Minnesota) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Silver Lake
Silver Lake Location in Minnesota
Location	Minnesota
Coordinates	45°02′40″N 93°13′23″W / 45.04444°N 93.22306°W / 45.04444; -93.22306
Type	lake
Max. width	1.54 miles (2.48 km)
Surface area	73.2 acres (0.296 km2)

Silver Lake is a small lake located in St. Anthony, Minnesota with a small portion in Columbia Heights, Minnesota. There are many houses and businesses along this lake.

Roads along this lake include Silver Lake Road, Silver Lane, and Stinson Boulevard.

Geography

Silver Lake is about 73.2 acres (0.296 km²) in size and 1.54 miles (2.48 km) in diameter.

There are two islands on this lake. One is part of Silverwood Park, and the other is uninhabited.

Silver Lake is surrounded by St. Anthony to the north, east, and south, and by Columbia Heights to the west.

Recreation

There are two parks along this lake. Silverwood Park dominates most of the north part of the lake. Next to it is Silver Beach, which is owned and operated by the Columbia Heights Rec Department.

Silverwood Park

Silverwood is owned by Three Rivers Park District and features many activities like art classes, hikes, field trips, and more. Birthday parties and weddings can be rented here. In the visitor center, it showcases art from different people and districts. There is a trail that connects Silverwood to Silver Beach in Columbia Heights.