Golf in Long Lake

Long Lake in Hennepin County's lake country hosts two very different golf operations: the public Orono Recreational golf Course and the private Spring Hill Golf Club, which carries a verified private access designation. The contrast reflects Long Lake's dual character — a community adjacent to Lake Minnetonka that ranges from working-class to significant wealth as property values shift along the lakefront. The surrounding Minnesota landscape's glacial legacy creates natural scenic context for the golf course, connecting players to the lakes, forests, and prairies that define the state's remarkable natural diversity. The North Star State's tradition of civic investment in parks and recreation finds expression here, where the local course serves as a social anchor for a community that values outdoor sport across all seasons.