Welcome to Apple Valley, a city of vision and a community with heart. Apple Valley is a community that has it all. The services offered are first class, with outstanding shopping, fabulous restaurants, exciting entertainment, phenomenal professional services, excellent education, and effective government services. Apple Valley has a centralized business community, providing a diverse range of goods and services. They strive to create a beautiful and friendly community, with walkable shopping and easily accessible business sites. ​ Apple Valley also has an expansive park and recreation system. It is home to the Dakota County Lebanon Hills Regional Park, the 18-hole Valleywood Golf Course, the Minnesota Zoo, a water park, pool, splash pad, athletic complexes, and other park facilities providing residents a great variety of recreational experiences in all seasons for all ages. Get connected with the Apple Valley community and take advantage of the tremendous resources that give their residents a quality standard of living.