Green spaces and recreation areas are all over Eagan, and the southern border of the city is formed by Lebanon Hills Regional Park, which incorporates the Minnesota Zoo and Valleywood Golf Course. Eagan is home to Rasmussen College and Argosy University, with a branch campus of the University of Minnesota just south of town as well.
Eagan is right across the river from the Mall of America and Minneapolis -Saint Paul International Airport, and roughly 15 minutes away from downtown St. Paul and Minneapolis by car (rail service is also available via Minnesota Valley Transit). The close proximity to the Twin Cities combined with the excellent public schools and low crime rate make apartment s in Eagan great for commuters and families.