Minneapolis Central Community
Neighborhood Boundary Signs

Downtown East is named due to its location in downtown Minneapolis. The eastern section of downtown was once the hub of milling and railroad activity, but today, it is less developed than its neighbor to the west. This neighborhood is not signed as of the spring of 2008.

Downtown West is named due to its location in downtown Minneapolis. While this was once the western half of the city, the city core has developed in the heart of Downtown West, making it the center of the downtown area and home to the tall skyscrapers that dot the skyline. This neighborhood is not signed as of the spring of 2008.

Elliot Park is named for the large park of the same name. The park is named in honor of Dr. Joseph Elliot, who farmed this land and later donated the land to the city to create a large park.

Loring Park is named for the large park of the same name. The park is named in honor of Charles Loring, the first superintendent of the Minneapolis park system. The park is situated around Loring Lake, a very scenic area located at the southwest corner of downtown.

The North Loop neighborhood takes its name from its location at the northwest corner of the highway system that forms a loop around downtown Minneapolis.

Stevens Square is an area of three story housing units built in the early 1900s. The development is named in honor of Colonel John Stevens, an early settler. The western part of the neighborhood is located on higher ground that overlooks Loring Lake. It was only natural to call this area Loring Heights.