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The Brooklyn Park Recreation and Parks team is committed to ensuring that our resilient community members have resources to maintain healthy lives, create meaningful relationships and have exciting experiences. In these challenging times, our team is working to provide you with resources for you and your family with the hope of making it easier for you to stay engaged and prioritize your health and well-being.

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Featured Programs

Painting in the Park

Back by popular demand is Painting in the Park! If you enjoy painting or have wanted to learn, now is the time! Sign up for the class that interests you! Step by step instruction and all supplies are provided. Now offering classes for ages 5+.

Celebrate Brooklyn Park

The Recreation and Parks Department is excited to celebrate Brooklyn Park through a series of community events throughout the year. Events will continue to acknowledge the City’s past as a potato-growing center with our annual Tater Daze celebration, keeping old traditions alive while creating opportunities to celebrate Brooklyn Park’s now-rich cultural diversity!

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Upcoming Events

Economic Development Authority Meeting

Oct
18

Economic Development Authority Meeting

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm / City Hall 5200 85th Ave. N.
Brooklyn Park, Minnesota 55443
Recreation and Parks Advisory Commission Meeting

Oct
20

Recreation and Parks Advisory Commission Meeting

6:30 pm - 10:00 pm / Community Activity Center 5600 85th Ave. N.
Brooklyn Park, MN 55443 United States
Pumpkin Parking Lot Bingo

Oct
21

Pumpkin Parking Lot Bingo

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm / Zanewood Recreation Center 7100 Zane Ave N
Brooklyn Park, United States
Human Rights Commission Meeting

Oct
21

Human Rights Commission Meeting

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm / Community Activity Center 5600 85th Ave. N.
Brooklyn Park, MN 55443 United States
VIRTUAL: Toastmasters Meeting

Oct
21

VIRTUAL: Toastmasters Meeting

6:30 pm - 7:30 pm / Zoom (Online)
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

Oct
23

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

10:00 am - 2:00 pm / Police Station, North Precinct 5600 85th Ave. N.
Brooklyn Park, MN 55443 United States
City Council Meeting

Oct
25

City Council Meeting

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm / City Hall Council Chambers 5200 85th Ave N
Brooklyn Park, Minnesota 55443
Budget Advisory Commission

Oct
26

Budget Advisory Commission

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm / City Hall 5200 85th Ave. N.
Brooklyn Park, Minnesota 55443
2022 Street Reconstruction Neighborhood Meeting

Oct
27

2022 Street Reconstruction Neighborhood Meeting

6:00 pm - 6:00 pm / Microsoft Teams (Online)
Planning Commission Meeting

Oct
27

Planning Commission Meeting

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm / City Hall 5200 85th Ave. N.
Brooklyn Park, Minnesota 55443

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Community Stories

Brooklyn Park Received Grant to Hire Firefighters

City Council, Fire

Brooklyn Park Received Grant to Hire Firefighters

On Monday, September 27, 2021, the Brooklyn Park City Council accepted a $3,345,516 grant from the FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency to hire 12 additional firefighters. The competitive grant was...

Plaza Park 2021 summer events

Community, Recreation

Plaza Park 2021 summer events

Plaza Park has grown into a great summer event space! From free live street theatre performances featuring local Southeast Asian community members to Brooklyn Park Rocks and other family painting...

NOTICE: 2021 Controlled Deer Hunt in Brooklyn Park

Community, Notice

NOTICE: 2021 Controlled Deer Hunt in Brooklyn Park

White-tailed Deer Management Plan - 2021 Controlled Deer Hunt in Brooklyn Park In 2011, the Brooklyn Park City Council adopted a Deer Management Plan that addresses concerns about the number...

Share your good neighbor stories

Community

Share your good neighbor stories

National Good Neighbor Day is on Tuesday, September 28. Tell us a story about why your neighbor is a good neighbor. Your neighbor can be an individual, family, organization or...

City Contacts

Lisa Jacobson

Mayor

Lisa has been a resident of Brooklyn Park for more than 30 years and was born and raised in nearby Robbinsdale.

Jay Stroebel

City Manager

Jay loves to play tennis, cross-country ski and camp in the Boundary Waters with his family.

Tonja West-Hafner

Council Member, Central District

Tonja is a lifelong Minnesotan, wife and mother, and a 21-year resident of Brooklyn Park.

Boyd Morson

Council Member, Central District

Boyd Morson joined the Brooklyn Park City Council in January 2021.

Susan Pha

Council Member, West District

Susan Pha is a small business owner, author of two published books, dedicated public servant, and a proud resident of Brooklyn Park.

Terry Parks

Council Member, East District

Terry has lived in Brooklyn Park since 1982 with his wife and two sons. He is a retired firefighter and US Navy Veteran. His passion is in public service and currently works as an arson investigator.

Wynfred Russell

Council Member, West District

Brad Tullberg

Recreation and Parks Director

Brad is the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department.

Craig Enevoldsen

Police Chief

Craig is the chief of police for the City of Brooklyn Park and started his career with the Brooklyn Park Police Department in 1991. He has served in a number of capacities including school resource officer, detective, crisis negotiator, patrol sergeant and later as the captain of uniformed patrol.

Dan Ruiz

Public Works Director

Dan is passionate about serving the community and his staff and has a goal for public works to be known as one of the “Best Places to Work”.

Devin Montero

City Clerk

Appointed as City Clerk by the City Council in January 2005. Minnesota Certified Municipal Clerk. Certified by the International Institute of Municipal Clerks.