St. Cloud

Blackberry Ridge, St. Cloud Neighborhood

Sartell offers a tranquil and peaceful atmosphere with minimal street noise, making it an inviting place to settle. The housing options are diverse, featuring a balanced mix of single detached homes and spacious apartment buildings. Many residences are modern, with a significant portion constructed after the year 2000, providing updated living conditions. Primary schools are accessible nearby, including both public and private choices. Pharmacies are conveniently located and carry staple foods, contributing to everyday ease. While grocery stores and restaurants typically require using a car, parking availability is generally straightforward, enhancing overall convenience within this calm community setting.

Sartell is an excellent city to buy a home in for those who prefer a calm environment. Sartell is very quiet, as there are usually low levels of noise from traffic.

Highlights of Blackberry Ridge

Parks, schools, dining, and what makes this neighborhood special

⛳ Blackberry Ridge Golf Club & Grill19

An acclaimed 18‑hole championship golf course just north of St. Cloud, featuring wooded fairways, a full driving range, and its on‑site restaurant and bar, Grill19 – a social and recreational centerpiece for the Blackberry Ridge community.

🏫 Westwood Elementary School

Located on Ridgewood Road nearby, this St. Cloud public elementary school serves K‑6 with programs in art, music, and ELL and is conveniently within easy reach of homes in Blackberry Ridge.

🌲 Nearby Trail Segments on 35th Street N & Blackberry Circle

Blackberry Ridge Estates’ streets like 35th Street N and Blackberry Circle are noted in local pavement and trail condition maps, indicating the neighborhood’s connectivity for walking, biking, and access to surrounding paths.

🛍️ Proximity to Crossroads Center

Just a short drive away on Division Street, Crossroads Center is the region’s largest shopping mall, offering outlets like Target, HomeGoods, Ulta, DSW, and a variety of dining—making retail access very convenient for Blackberry Ridge residents.

🥾 Access to Quarry Park & Nature Preserve

Though a little farther afield, the expansive 757‑acre Quarry Park & Nature Preserve offers hiking, mountain biking, swimming in former quarries, playground areas, and winter snowshoeing—all within easy regional reach for families in Blackberry Ridge.

A St. Cloud Neighborhood

This October in Blackberry Ridge

Things to do, events, and what's happening this month

October 2–3, 2026

Stars & S’mores

Whitney Park • 8:30 PM–10:00 PM

This nearby evening park program offers a relaxed fall outing for Blackberry Ridge residents, with stargazing, s’mores, and guidance from St. Cloud State’s planetarium director. It is especially appealing for families seeking an inexpensive seasonal activity close to home.

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October 5, 2026

SCSU “Journey Across the World”

Paramount Center for the Arts • 7:00 PM

Residents can experience St. Cloud’s cultural diversity through student performances featuring music, dance, and skits. The downtown venue is a convenient local destination for Blackberry Ridge households looking for an engaging arts event without traveling outside the St. Cloud area.

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October 8, 2026

TEDxStCloud

Paramount Center for the Arts • 6:30 PM

TEDxStCloud brings local speakers and performing artists together for an evening of ideas, creativity, and community connection. It is a strong option for Blackberry Ridge adults and older students who enjoy thought-provoking programming in a walkable downtown St. Cloud setting.

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October 16, 2026

Parktober Fest

Wilson Park • 4:00 PM–7:00 PM

This free family event includes costumes, festive games, a petting zoo, pumpkin activities, and other fall attractions. Wilson Park is in St. Cloud, making it a practical nearby Halloween-season outing for Blackberry Ridge families with young children.

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October 16–November 1, 2026

GREAT Theatre: Les Misérables

Paramount Center for the Arts

This major regional theater production gives local residents an opportunity to see a full-scale musical close to home during the heart of fall. Blackberry Ridge residents can choose a convenient October performance for a date night, family outing with older children, or arts-focused evening.

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From the Neighborhood

Stories, updates, and things to know in Blackberry Ridge

Know Your Neighborhood

Local characteristics and demographics for Blackberry Ridge

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