Over the last 10 years Maple Grove has grown into one of the more populous cities in the Twin Cities area. As of 2000 it was the second fastest growing city in the state behind Lakeville, Minnesota. Recently a huge expansion has gone on in Maple Grove called the Arbor Lakes Project. This has added many new businesses especially in the new inside-out mall. The city has approved a new large development separate from the Arbor Lakes Project called The Grove.

There are all sorts of fun things to see and do in Maple Grove.  Here are just a few:

 

		Angel of Hope Statue   The Christmas Box Angel of Hope statue in the Maple Grove Arboretum was dedicated On May 6, 2001.  The arboretum is located just north of County Road 30 at 9400 Fernbrook Lane.  Additional parking is available at the Arbor View Early Childhood Center, 9401 Fernbrook Lane and at the Assembly of God Church, 14320 93rd Ave N.
		Farmers Market   What You'll Find: Artisan breads; pork, beef, chicken, lamb; eggs; jams, jellies; cookies, candies; canned goods; salsa; specialty banana breads; maple syrup, honey;  flaxseed; baked goods; homemade dog treats; and much more!
		Arboretum   The Maple Grove Arboretum is a beautiful 15-acre park along Elm Creek.  The park has over 100 local, hardy trees for exhibit and study; trails that lead to Rice Lake and the Regional Corridor; and is home to the Angel of Hope Statue.  To support the ongoing beautification of the park, there is a tree sponsorship program.  There is also a brick memorial program at the Angel of Hope Statue.
		Maple Maze Indoor Playground   Visit the Maple Maze!  Youth 12 and under will find it amazing to glide down the tube slide, swirl down the double slide, or crawl through four climbing levels, in the ball pit and the ceiling high playhouse.
		The Grove Cove Aquatic Center   The indoor leisure pool features a zero-depth beach area, water spray activities, a 130-foot waterslide and a tot slide. The indoor lap pool features 25-yard lap lanes and a rope swing that drops into 12.5 feet of water that is open during scheduled times.  The outdoor pool features a lazy river, tumble buckets, log walk, tot slide and water sprays.