A 58-acre lake, a 1.6-mile paved loop trail, and 206 homes built around the water. Powers Lake is one of Woodbury's most beloved lake-anchored neighborhoods.
Powers Lake is one of Woodbury's most recognizable lake-anchored neighborhoods, and most of that comes down to the lake itself. The 58-acre Powers Lake sits at the center of the community, and the 206 homes, streets, and trail system are all built around it. The neighborhood is a mix of single-family homes, twinhomes, and townhomes, with most of the original construction from the late 1990s and newer infill since. Powers Lake is on Woodbury's east side in the 55129 zip code. The neighborhood sits north of Valley Creek Road, east of Woodbury Drive, south of Fox Run Road, and west of St. Johns Drive. The internal streets are anchored by Powers Lake Trail and Powers Lake Circle.
The Powers Lake area is also paired with the nearby Markgrafs Lake trail system, giving residents two distinct lake loops within walking distance. The Powers Lake park entrance is at 10000 Brookview Road, with parking located behind the Woodbury Fire Department.
Darin Bjerknes has worked Woodbury and the east metro for 20+ years. The sections below are a working guide to the lake, the homes, the HOA structure, school assignments, and the day-to-day feel of living on Powers Lake.
The amenities
Powers Lake's amenity stack is the lake and the park ring around it. The headliners:
- The lake itself. 58 acres in size, 41 feet deep at its deepest point. Stocked with Bluegill, Black Crappie, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, Yellow Perch, and Bullhead, which is one of the deeper and more diverse fish populations in any Woodbury lake.
- The 1.6-mile paved loop trail. Wraps the entire shoreline. Easy grade, suitable for strollers, casual walkers, runners, and cyclists. Average loop time is around 30 to 35 minutes at a walking pace. The trail is popular with birdwatchers and photographers for the seasonal lake views.
- The boardwalk bridge. A wooden boardwalk crosses one of the wetland sections of the loop and is one of the more photographed spots in Woodbury.
- Fishing pier. Public access pier on the lake.
- Playground. Located near the parking area behind the Woodbury Fire Department.
- Picnic area and restrooms. On site at the park.
- Flower gardens and wooded areas. Maintained portions of the trail loop pass through landscaped pollinator gardens and natural wooded sections.
For residents, the practical effect is that the lake operates like an extension of the backyard. The trail is heavily used in the morning and evening, especially in spring and fall, and the fishing pier draws kids and families from across the east metro.
The homes
Powers Lake is a 206-home Planned Unit Development with three home types, single-family, twinhome, and townhome, all governed by a single Powers Lake Homeowners Association.
Single-family homes. The bulk were built in 1997 and 1998, with newer infill construction in the 2010s, including a number of homes built around 2013 along Powers Lake Circle. The single-family homes range from traditional two-story designs to walkout ramblers, and a number sit on or back to the lake itself.
Twinhomes and townhomes. Attached homes were added through phases beginning in the late 1990s. They share the same Powers Lake Homeowners Association as the single-family homes.
The HOA structure. The Powers Lake Homeowners Association governs all 206 homes under a single Declaration of Covenants. Per the Declaration, annual and special assessments are set at a uniform rate across every home in the community, regardless of structure type. The HOA also includes an Architectural Review Committee (ARC) that approves exterior modifications, fences, sheds, decks, paint colors, landscaping changes, and similar, before work begins.
Practical notes for buyers:
- Lake frontage and lake-view homes carry a premium. The actual lake-frontage inventory is small and turnover is slow.
- Newer construction (2010s) tends to command a higher price-per-square-foot than the original late-1990s build, even after renovation.
- The ARC matters at closing. If your renovation plans depend on approval, a new fence, a major landscaping change, an exterior addition, confirm with the ARC before you close.
Schools
Powers Lake homes are served by South Washington County Schools (ISD 833), which is the dominant school district in this part of Woodbury. Specific school assignments depend on the home's address inside the neighborhood, and ISD 833 occasionally adjusts boundaries year to year. Always verify the assignment for a specific home before writing an offer or making a school-driven decision.
For families researching ISD 833 specifically, the district covers most of Woodbury, Cottage Grove, Newport, and St. Paul Park.
The community feel
Powers Lake is one of the quieter, lake-walking-culture neighborhoods in Woodbury. The day-to-day rhythm is built around the trail, the lake, and the park, and that shows up in how residents describe the area. Common themes from people who live there: beautiful, peaceful, family-friendly, walkable, safe, and connected to neighbors.
It is not a master-planned community in the same way that Stonemill Farms or Dancing Waters are, with branded amenity centers and resort-style pools. Powers Lake's identity is the lake itself. The 206 homes, the streets, and the trail loop all orient around it, which gives the neighborhood a different feel from Woodbury's larger master-planned communities, more like a settled, established lake neighborhood than a brand-new development.
The area is also conveniently located near retail and services on the east end of Woodbury, with quick access to Bailey Road and the larger east metro corridor.
Working with Darin in Powers Lake
Darin Bjerknes has been selling east metro homes for 20+ years, including transactions in and around Powers Lake. The sections above cover the public, verifiable facts. The decision-driving information, comparable lake-frontage sales, current HOA dues, school zoning for a specific address, ARC application history for a given home, and what is realistic for a given price point, is the part that does not live on a public web page. That is the conversation he has with buyers and sellers individually.
For Powers Lake buyers, that means access to off-market and pre-MLS opportunities along Powers Lake Trail, Powers Lake Circle, and the surrounding streets, plus a working understanding of which segments of the neighborhood hold value best.
For Powers Lake sellers, it means a realistic price strategy that accounts for lake frontage, view, condition, and the specific micro-segment of the neighborhood the home sits in.
If you are thinking about buying or selling in Powers Lake, set up a time to chat, or call 612-702-5126.
Powers Lake FAQ
Where is Powers Lake in Woodbury? Powers Lake is on Woodbury's east side in the 55129 zip code. The neighborhood sits north of Valley Creek Road, east of Woodbury Drive, south of Fox Run Road, and west of St. Johns Drive, and is built around the 58-acre Powers Lake with homes lining Powers Lake Trail, Powers Lake Circle, and the surrounding streets. The Powers Lake park entrance is at 10000 Brookview Road.
How big is Powers Lake? 58 acres in surface area, 41 feet deep at its deepest point. The trail loop around the lake is 1.6 miles paved and takes most walkers about 30 to 35 minutes.
What fish are in Powers Lake? Powers Lake is stocked with Bluegill, Black Crappie, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, Yellow Perch, and Bullhead. It is considered one of the better fishing lakes in Woodbury.
What amenities does the Powers Lake neighborhood have? A 58-acre lake, a 1.6-mile paved loop trail, a fishing pier, a playground, a picnic area, restrooms, a boardwalk bridge, and flower gardens. The park parking is located behind the Woodbury Fire Department.
How many homes are in Powers Lake and what types? 206 homes total, structured as a Planned Unit Development with three home types: single-family, twinhomes, and townhomes. Most single-family construction is from 1997 and 1998 with newer infill from the 2010s.
Is there an HOA in Powers Lake? Yes. The Powers Lake Homeowners Association governs all 206 homes, single-family, twinhomes, and townhomes, under a single Declaration of Covenants, with annual assessments set at a uniform rate across every home regardless of structure type. The HOA includes an Architectural Review Committee (ARC) that approves exterior modifications, fences, sheds, paint changes, and landscaping work before construction begins.
What schools serve Powers Lake? South Washington County Schools (ISD 833). Specific elementary, middle, and high school assignments depend on the home's address. Always verify by address before offering.
When were the homes in Powers Lake built? The bulk of the single-family homes were built in 1997 and 1998. Newer infill construction continued into the 2010s, including homes built around 2013 along Powers Lake Circle.
Can the public use Powers Lake Park? Yes. Powers Lake Park is a public city park. The trail loop, fishing pier, playground, and picnic area are open to all Woodbury residents and visitors.
How do I find current homes for sale in Powers Lake? Use Darin's home search tool on darinbjerknes.com or contact Darin directly for off-market opportunities and pre-MLS coming-soon listings on Powers Lake Trail, Powers Lake Circle, and the surrounding streets. Call 612-702-5126.
