Medium-sized marina with multiple piers packed with boats, surrounded by trees and a surface parking lot containing about a dozen vehicles.
Bean’s Greenwood Marina is situated in Greenwood, Minnesota, on the shores of Lake Minnetonka, a large inland lake in the Minneapolis-Saint Paul metropolitan area, characterized by its scenic, wooded surroundings and proximity to urban and suburban communities. While Lake Minnetonka is not one of the Great Lakes, it offers a popular setting for freshwater boating and sailing activities. The marina caters to recreational boaters and sailors exploring the lake's expansive waters for leisure pursuits.
Marinas typically need to separate slip holder parking from day-visitor parking, trailer areas, launch ramps, and secure dock access points. Modern facilities use barrier gate systems to enforce these zones automatically — allowing permitted vehicles through via transponder or keycard while logging all access events.