Creek Valley offers a broad variety of housing options, including single detached homes and townhouses mainly built between 1960 and 1980. The neighborhood features numerous nearby green spaces, such as the well-situated Heights Park, providing peaceful outdoor areas ideal for relaxation. The area benefits from a developed bicycling network that enhances access across the community. Convenient highway connections allow for easy car travel throughout the neighborhood, with ample parking availability. Local primary and secondary schools are situated within close proximity, making education easily reachable. While groceries and other essentials require a short car trip, Creek Valley’s serene atmosphere and functional amenities create a comfortable residential environment.
There is a wide variety of green spaces in Creek Valley. There are about 10 green spaces close by for residents to discover, like Heights Park and Bredesen Park, and they are very well-situated, which makes it very easy to get to them. Finally, this part of the city remains relatively quiet, since there are very few pedestrians.
Parks, schools, dining, and what makes this neighborhood special
A welcoming neighborhood green space along Gleason Road, Creek Valley Park offers walking trails, playgrounds, tennis courts, and access to Nine Mile Creek—perfect for family picnics, casual jogs, and scenic creekside relaxation right in the heart of the community.
Located on Gleason Road, Creek Valley Elementary is a cornerstone of the neighborhood, known for its high academic standards, strong community involvement, and convenient walking access for families living in the area.
Just minutes from Creek Valley, the Valley View Road corridor between Gleason and Wooddale Avenue is home to cozy local favorites like Cahill Bistro and Tavern on France, making it the go-to spot for neighborhood dining and occasional live music.
A short drive from Creek Valley, the Southdale shopping area on France Avenue offers upscale shopping at Galleria, everyday essentials, and a variety of cafes and boutiques for convenient errands and weekend outings close to home.
This scenic multi-use trail runs parallel to the neighborhood, offering easy and beautiful access for walkers, runners, and cyclists; its well-maintained boardwalks traverse marshlands and forested stretches, connecting residents to both nature and nearby Edina amenities.
Things to do, events, and what's happening this month
This nearby Edina tradition gives families a fun, eco-friendly way to dispose of Halloween pumpkins. Creek Valley residents can join pumpkin-rolling and catapult competitions, smash their jack-o’-lanterns, and send the remains to the compost pile at a lively neighborhood-scale event.
View event details →Families near Creek Valley can enjoy an educational, indoor program featuring the Raptor Center at Edinborough Park. It is a convenient November outing for children who like animals and nature, with the park’s indoor play areas providing an easy way to extend the visit afterward.
View event details →This free Sunday evening family concert offers Creek Valley residents a close-to-home way to enjoy live music without traveling downtown. The Bavarian Musikmeisters bring a festive, accessible sound to Edinborough Park, making it suitable for families, couples, and neighbors looking for a relaxed local night out.
View event details →Creek Valley families can make an easy evening of this nearby movie screening at Edinborough Park. Showing Toy Story 5 in a family-oriented indoor setting is especially appealing during colder weather, and the location pairs naturally with dinner or playtime at the park before or after the film.
View event details →This quieter play session is designed for children ages 1–12 with diverse sensory needs. For Creek Valley households, Edinborough Park provides a nearby indoor option with dimmed lights, reduced sound, fewer visitors, sensory kits, and a calm space for breaks.
View event details →Residents of Creek Valley can enjoy a free, nearby Sunday concert featuring J-Mo On The Beat & The J-Lighters. The indoor amphitheater makes this a comfortable late-fall activity, while the family-friendly format offers an easy music outing for children, grandparents, and adults alike.
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Local characteristics and demographics for Creek Valley
