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Location of the Oak Forest

Oak Forest 
Approximately five miles west of Minneapolis, bordering State Highway 7, at Cambridge Street and Hiawatha Avenue in Hopkins, across Highway 7 from Target / Knollwood shopping area (see map below).
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The forest is a short distance from Minnehaha Creek.

The forest is in Yellow Ribbona congested area of roadways, businesses, and multi-family housing. This area, designated Hiawatha Oaks Preserve, is a passive open space in the Hopkins Parks program.

The forest consists of approximately 75 trees averaging 70 to 80 years old, primarily oaks. Some are well over 100 years old. Many of the trees measure 22, 24, 30 and 36 inches in diameter.

We thank the city of Hopkins for their partnership with us in preserving and maintaining Hiawatha Oaks Preserve as a part of the Hopkins Parks Program and hanging yellow ribbons in the trees to identify the area during the fundraising period.

 
You can see part of the woods from Highway 7 as you are near Knollwood Mall.

Three trees were recently planted. Renewal will continue.

We ask people to enjoy this preserve from its outer boundaries.
There are no walking paths or bike paths that run through the forest.


A brick will be placed in Hopkins Clock Tower Plaza on Mainstreet:

Oaks Folks
and
Supporters

We thank everyone who has helped with the effort.

 
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