Silver Lake, Minnesota

About Silver Lake

Silver Lake is a tiny community in central Minnesota, home to 855 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, Silver Lake is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.41 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 2,085 residents per square mile.

📰 Silver Lake News Today

• Trevor Engelmann Star Tribune · Aug 13
• Officials Announce Closures of Chester Woods Swimming Beach & Silver Lake Splashpad krocnews.com · Jul 22
• City eyes new stadium district at former Silver Lake Power Plant site KIMT · Jul 7
• Valencia Ann "Val” Shamla Obituary (1935 - 2026) - Silver Lake, MN - The Hutchinson Station Legacy obituary · Jul 1
• Silver Lake splash pad temporarily closed Post Bulletin · Jul 22

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Silver Lake Unique

• One of 10 places in the US named Silver Lake — but the Minnesota one has a character all its own.
• Part of the fabric of Minnesota — one of 915 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 9 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Silver Lake

• Molly's Cafe — american

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Silver Lake

• Clouster Lake Wildlife Management Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Halva Marsh Wildlife Management Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Veterans Memorial Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Silver Lake

• LAKESIDE ELEMENTARY

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Silver Lake

🏘️ Nearby Communities