About Ward 2

Located in the eastern part of Minneapolis, Ward 2 spans the east and west banks of the Mississippi River and includes a mix of residential, institutional, industrial and commercial properties.

Ward 2 Map

Minneapolis Ward 2 with neighborhoods and bordering streets

Ward 2 has high-density housing like downtown and thriving low-density residential neighborhoods. It has prosperous commercial areas like University Ave and East Lake Street. It is also home to the University of Minnesota, Augsburg College, and the University of Minnesota Medical Center, Fairview.

Neighborhoods in Ward 2

  • SE Como
  • Cooper
  • Prospect Park
  • Seward
  • West Bank/Cedar-Riverside
  • Longfellow
  • University District

Ward 2 features

Schools

Parks