Edina is an upscale suburb of 47, 941 that is located to the southwest of Minneapolis, Minnesota. Founded by Irish and Scottish settlers in the 1860s and incorporated in 1888, the city's modern community is known for large, often customized homes as well as a wealthy population that includes many current and former professional athletes as well as high profile Minnesotans. Though a short drive from the vibrant metropolises of Minneapolis and St. Paul, Edina possesses a number of attributes that make its residents reluctant to ever leave. Among these are a skating rink that is equipped to host hockey teams and figure skaters, an aquatic center, and over 1,550 acres of open parkland. This friendly Midwestern town also sports a number of upmarket boutiques, fine dining establishments, and stylish galleries, making it perfect for anyone who desires both the benefits of cosmopolitan culture and the tranquility that is part and parcel of suburban life.