Edina is organized around a handful of distinct retail and dining districts, each with its own character and parking situation. Understanding the layout before you arrive makes the whole visit smoother. The main visitor destinations — 50th & France, the Galleria, Southdale Center, and Centennial Lakes Park — are scattered across the city's interior, connected by a grid of surface streets and the major highway corridors. Each district offers parking, and within each district the walkable scale means you can accomplish a lot with a single spot.
Edina's Main Districts
Edina's visitor-facing geography centers on four main areas. The 50th & France district is a pedestrian-friendly neighborhood commercial corridor at the intersection of West 50th Street and France Avenue South — Edina's original boutique shopping and dining hub. The Galleria is a curated indoor shopping center a few blocks south of 50th & France, anchored by The Westin Edina Galleria hotel. Southdale Center is a larger regional mall farther east, with the distinction of being the first fully enclosed shopping mall in the United States, opened in 1956. Centennial Lakes Park is a 10-acre urban park with walking paths, a central lake, and seasonal programming.
- 50th & France — boutique shopping, dining, and cafes at W. 50th St. & France Ave. S.
- The Galleria — curated indoor shopping center with hotel, dining, and entertainment
- Southdale Center — regional mall; site of America's first enclosed mall (1956)
- Centennial Lakes Park — 10-acre park with lake, trails, and farmers market
Parking at 50th & France
The 50th & France district offers free public parking in city-owned ramps and surface lots adjacent to the main commercial corridor. Parking is generally free with a time limit during business hours — the ramps are the easiest option for a longer shopping or dining visit.
The walkable scale of 50th & France means that a single parking spot typically serves an entire visit — restaurants, boutiques, cafes, and specialty shops are all within easy walking distance of the main ramps.
Parking at the Galleria & Southdale
The Galleria has dedicated parking adjacent to the shopping center, with free parking available for shoppers and diners. The Westin Edina Galleria offers valet and self-parking for hotel guests.
Southdale Center offers extensive free surface and structured parking on site — it's a large regional mall footprint with ample capacity even on busy weekend days.
- Galleria — free parking adjacent to the center
- Westin Edina Galleria — valet and self-parking for hotel guests
- Southdale Center — free surface and structured parking on site
- Centennial Lakes Park — surface lot on site, free
