The Minnetonka Together Plan

Investing in public safety, wellness and community connectivity

The city has created a plan to invest $116.1 million to strengthen community facilities and resources that support public safety, recreation, wellness and quality of life for residents.

The Minnetonka Together plan brings together five projects that address aging facilities, heavy use of community spaces and opportunities to improve connectivity and access across the city.

On this page: FIRE STATIONS TRAILS THE MARSH OPUS

People exercising on treadmills and elliptical machines in a brightly lit gym with large windows.

Rebuilding Key Fire Stations

  • A blue and tan brick fire station building with a sign reading 'Minnetonka Fire Station No. 3', snow on the ground, leafless trees in the background, a red fire hydrant, and an American flag flying on a flagpole.
  • Face of a small fire station building, Minnetonka Fire Station No. 2, with a pinkish-brown facade, two large garage doors, a small white door, and a flagpole with an American flag and another flag nearby. Still and sunny outdoor scene.
  • Aerial view of a Ridgedale shopping mall with parking lots, a green park area, and surrounding roads.
  • A two-story fire station with a stone facade and blue metal roof, including large garage doors, windows, and a small entrance porch, surrounded by green bushes and trees, with an American flag and a state flag flying in the background under a bright blue sky.
  • Modern fire station with two large garage doors, a sign reading 'Fire Station 2, 1815 Hopkins Crossroad', and a fire department emblem on the front wall. Snow on the ground and leafless trees in the background.
  • Group of firefighters and trainees inside a fire station, preparing equipment from a fire truck, with some people handling yellow hoses, others observing, and a few working on the truck.
  • Two firefighters in black uniforms with equipment walking near a red fire truck in a parking lot with parked cars and apartment buildings in the background.

Minnetonka’s two oldest fire stations would be rebuilt to support modern fire protection and emergency response. The city plans to reconstruct Fire Station 2 (1815 Hopkins Crossroad) at its current site and rebuild Fire Station 3 (5700 Rowland Road) near its existing site. Both new stations would include:

  • Expanded Living Areas: Overnight facilities would support round-the-clock staffing and extended duty shifts, ensuring firefighters recover properly and respond quickly when they receive an emergency call.

  • New Air Filtration Systems: Clean air protects firefighters from contaminants and supports long-term health and safety.

  • Expanded Garage Space: Increased space for storage supports modern equipment standards and proper gear decontamination.

These improvements would better support firefighter health and safety and improve response readiness for the community. 

Expanding Trail Connections

  • A man and a woman walking on a wooden bridge surrounded by green tall grass and trees in the background.
  • Sunlight streams through a green forest with tall trees and a dirt path, with two people walking in the distance.
  • Wooden boardwalk extending over a frozen lake with dry grass and leafless trees in winter under a cloudy sky at sunset.
  • Aerial view of a lakeside landscape at sunrise with the sun shining over the water, reflecting clouds and sky, surrounded by trees and distant city buildings.
  • A foggy scene with a wooden bridge over a calm river, a leafless tree directly in front, and several other trees fading into the mist in the background.
  • Four people riding bikes on a tree-lined forest trail, wearing helmets and casual clothing.
  • A snowy landscape with a small bridge crossing over a stream or pond, surrounded by leafless trees covered in snow.

Minnetonka’s trail system would be expanded and improved to strengthen connections across the city and region, including completing high-priority trail projects identified in the city’s Trail Improvement Plan. The planned improvements include:

  • Improved Citywide Trail Access: Enhancing Minnetonka’s current trail system would improve access between neighborhoods, schools, parks and commercial centers.

  • Closing Key System Gaps: Expanding and connecting trails to support this regional mobility corridor.

    • Building new connections to Eagle Lake in Maple Grove and Bryant Lake in Eden Prairie

    • Completing final connections to critical trails such as the Lake Minnetonka Regional Trail and the Minnesota River Bluffs Regional Trail will increase resident ability to get around Minnetonka and to neighboring cities.

  • Regional system completion: Ensuring Minnetonka’s regional trails function as a comprehensive transportation and recreation asset.

Renovating and Expanding The Marsh

  • A woman performing a bench press with dumbbells under the supervision of a trainer in a gym.
  • Elderly people in swimsuits performing water exercises in an indoor pool.
  • Group of women participating in a fitness class in a bright exercise studio, performing leg lifts while holding resistance bands overhead.
  • View of a field with orange and purple flowers, tall green grass, and a blue building with a pointed tower in the background under a partly cloudy sky.
  • Group of elderly women doing Pilates exercises on reformer machines in a fitness studio, supervised by an instructor.
  • A large building with a blue tower on the left, surrounded by trees and grass, under a partly cloudy sky.
  • People participating in a spin class on stationary bikes in a gym, with a mirror and window in the background.
  • People exercising on stationary bikes in a gym room with large windows and mirrors.
  • An instructor leading a water aerobics class in an indoor swimming pool, demonstrating a high-knee exercise on the pool deck while participants follow her in the water.

Serving more than 8,000 members, The Marsh wellness center offers programs and amenities that are unique to our region, including one of only two warm-water therapy pools in the metro, aquatic bodywork, Shiatsu and adaptive swimming lessons.

Improvements to The Marsh would address aging infrastructure, improve accessibility and address growing demand. The proposed investments include:

  • Completing Deferred Maintenance: Therapeutic pools, roofs, building exteriors and decks would be repaired and replaced to continue supporting the unique services provided at The Marsh.

  • Enhancing the Building Interior: Finishes, flooring and technology would receive updates. Lighting would be upgraded to improve efficiency.

  • Making Accessibility Updates: Locker rooms improvements would ensure ADA compliance to better serve all Marsh members and visitors.

  • Expanding Highly-Used Spaces: High-demand areas like community conference and rental spaces would be updated, while wellness and retail areas would be expanded. Other improvements and expansions would be made to outdoor amenities, office and café space to better serve members and visitors.

Developing a Community Space at Opus

  • An empty white picnic table with a metal frame situated on dirt, next to a green pine tree in a park. In the background, there is a bus stop shelter and a grassy area with trees, with city buildings and street signs visible behind.
  • Aerial view of a commercial and residential area at Opus with a mix of buildings, parking lots, trees, and a highway in the foreground, with a city skyline in the distance.
  • A peaceful pond surrounded by lush green trees and grass, with reflections of the foliage visible in the water, and some aquatic plants on the surface.
  • Aerial view of an urban area at Opus with residential buildings, parking lots, a small pond, and many trees, some with autumn foliage.
  • People walking on a path in a park with green trees and grass, and a modern office building in the background on a sunny day.
  • People walk on a path alongside a pond with green grass and blooming trees in a city park, with modern buildings in the background on a sunny day.
  • A group of five people walking on a paved path in a park with green grass, trees, and a pond. A brick parking garage is on the left, and a modern building is visible in the background on a sunny day with a bright blue sky.
  • A digital rendering of a park with walking paths, trees, a large grassy area, a pond with bushes, and a stage with seating. In the background, there is a parking lot and a colorful area with small buildings for events or food vendors.
  • A bird's-eye view of an outdoor community event space with tents, people, trees, and a large sign that reads 'EPLUS' in front of a park with sports fields and a water fountain.

A dedicated community gathering space would be created at Opus to support connection and quality of life for those who work, visit and live at Opus. Enhancements at Opus include:

  • Building a Community-Level Park: Building welcoming public spaces within the Opus area would improve community connections for residents, employees and visitors.

  • Creating an Outdoor Gathering Space: Residents value Minnetonka’s natural beauty and outdoor opportunities.

  • Supporting Transit Connectivity: With strong connections to nearby transit, this space would support access to the light rail and encourage future use.   

  • Strengthening Economic Vitality: Strengthening this key economic hub supports local businesses, enhances daily life, and helps Opus better serve the community as it continues to grow.  

Some of these images are conceptual renderings and subject to change.

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