Welcome to Waconia, a growing, thriving town of nearly 10,000 residents just 30 minutes west of the Twin Cities. Waconia is a prosperous, progressive town with strong roots and a passion for hospitality. The city is nestled next to scenic Lake Waconia and offers residents a healthy environment, strong schools and excellent health care facilities.
Waconia is home to Ridgeview Medical Center, a 45-acre medical complex including clinics, hospital; nursing and senior homes, and a 55-acre expansion to industrial park. Waconia also has a vibrant downtown with restaurants, taverns, grocery, retail stores, and six-screen movie theatre. Safari Island the City’s community center, offers a variety of indoor recreation for residents.
The mission of Carver County is to meet the basic service requirements and special needs of our residents in a fiscally responsible and caring way. We will plan the county’s growth to preserve its uniqueness and will encourage rural and urban compatibility. We will further endeavor to protect our historical past while planning for a dynamic future. Living at Timberlea Terrace, we are close to schools, parks, walking and biking paths, and the community center. With so many things to visit and try, where do you even begin?
The Waconia schools serving our community include: