Eden Prairie is a fabulous place. We all know that. But now it's in a book: 50 Fabulous Places To Raise Your Family. The book, written by Kathleen Shaputis, is in its third addition. Eden Prairie was in the second addition too. There are only two Minnesota cities included in the book: Rochester and Eden Prairie. Not bad. Not bad at all.
Here's what the book says are the best reasons to live in Eden Prairie: "It's a beautiful lakefront city, with outstanding healthcare and great public schools. Residents are committed to family recreation and the arts."
The only drawbacks listed about Eden Prairie: "Subzero weather can last from November to March, and summer humidity is no picnic either." Please. Subzero from November to March? That's a bit extreme. I know that our weather is a little edgey, but we all get along here OK, I think.
Eden Prairians live in a safe community with abundant parks and high performing schools. We have good access to regional transportation networks and low average communting times. Volunteerism is important and common for community residents.
We get a very good report card from this book. I hope you'll check it out.
