Experience the Historic Loring Park

• Yearly Events and Festivals
• Countless Critically Acclaimed Restaurants Nearby
• Relaxing, Serene Green Space With Trees and Shade
• Nearby Bike and Walking Trails

The History of Loring Park

Back in 1855, Joseph Johnson established a farm on the land that is now Loring Park. There was a bog on the property that, in 1882, became the inspiration for a pretty pond as the centerpiece of a park. Architect Horace Cleveland designed the park, and in the spring of 1883, the park was dedicated and named Central Park.

The park’s name was changed in 1890 to Loring Park to honor the first superintendent of the new Minneapolis park system, Charles Loring. The little wood-frame building he used as his office has been renovated and still graces the shore of Loring Pond.

The beauty of the park sparked a building boom in the neighborhood. Large brick homes, mansions, and row houses were built in addition to luxury apartment buildings and apartment hotels. Despite major redevelopment in the 1960s, many of these buildings are still in the Loring neighborhood and give the area its distinct historical flavor.

Things to Do in Loring Park

Today, the Loring area is a compact residential neighborhood bound on the north by the Hennepin Avenue Theatre District, on the south by Interstate 94, on the west by Walker Art Center and Sculpture Garden, and the east by downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota.

There are many coffee shops and great restaurants within the neighborhood as well. Check out more things to do in Loring Park!

Loring Park Transportation

Being centrally located, the Loring Park area provides easy access to the chain of lakes: Cedar Lake, Lake of the Isles, Lake Calhoun, Lake Harriet, and Lake Nokomis.

Along the way is the popular Uptown area, which is famous for quaint shops and exciting dining. It’s easy to get into or out of town via I-94, which connects Minneapolis and St. Paul.

The bus service is within blocks of our buildings. Learn more about transportation in Loring Park!

Ready to Live in Loring Park? Schedule a Tour Today!

Surrounded by a plethora of historic Minneapolis landmarks and well-known restaurants, Loring Park serves as a notable community area for the city. The Park Apartments offer renters an opportunity to live right in the action.

Contact The Park Apartments for more information on our studios, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments in Loring Park!