The best things to do in Lake Minnetonka

If you’re lucky enough to belong, Wayzata Country Club is the week’s playbook, with golf, racquet sports, a relaxing pool, junior sports to burn off energy, and cozy dining to regroup, plus trap and skeet for fun bragging rights when winter eventually returns.

From the Lake Minnetonka newsletter, October 28, 2026

If you’re craving a quick loop with real Minnetonka views, Lafayette Club delivers a family-friendly lakeside community vibe with a scenic course and a lively dining scene. Sneak in a twilight round, then linger over dinner or a drink and call it a perfect weeknight.

From the Lake Minnetonka newsletter, September 23, 2026

Parkers Lake Golf Center keeps it simple, just a full-length outdoor driving range where you can finally sort out that slice, then grab a soft drink in the clubhouse. Or book a Golf Academy lesson to turn range time into real progress.

From the Lake Minnetonka newsletter, October 14, 2026

Craving a round that feels old-school in the best way, Spring Hill Golf Club keeps it blissfully focused on the game with limited membership, a tradition-first vibe, and a brisk pace that makes four hours feel like a treat. If you’re a member or have a golden-ticket friend, pencil it in this week.

From the Lake Minnetonka newsletter, September 29, 2026

Big Stone Mini Golf turns a casual round into an artsy adventure, with clever holes winding through rolling sculpture gardens, life-size games, ponds, and organic gardens, plus a friendly entourage of goats and other grazers… perfect for a low-key afternoon reset right here near the lake this week.

From the Lake Minnetonka newsletter, October 7, 2026

With hilly nine-hole fun, sand and grass bunkers, strategic water hazards and real elevation shifts, Glen Lake Golf & Practice Center nails that quick-after-work round or focused range session. Lessons and clinics for every level keep the rust off so weekend foursomes stop chirping you.

From the Eden Prairie newsletter, October 21, 2026

Whether you’re chasing birdies or just a great spot to gather, Oak Ridge Country Club nails the blend of championship golf, two distinct dining venues, and year-round perks like tennis, a fitness center, and an outdoor pool. Bonus, their event spaces make milestones feel genuinely special.

From the Lake Minnetonka newsletter, October 20, 2026

Jump Start Adventure Park Chanhassen packs a neon adventure maze, race slides, a rope course, climbing walls, an extreme air court, and a soft toddler zone, plus pizza when hunger hits. Great for birthdays or a spontaneous energy dump while you cheer from the sidelines and reclaim a few precious adult minutes.

From the Lake Minnetonka newsletter, November 5, 2026