Adult Programs

We offer a wide variety of programs and activities for adults in Brooklyn Park.

Adult educational speakers and classes

Recreation programs aren’t just for kids! Brooklyn Park offers dozens of programs, classes, and clubs for all adults. Scroll down to find out about everything we offer!

We have some great opportunities this winter including:

Advanced care planning
Financial wellness classes
55+ driver discount course
McPhail Music for Life 55+ class
Painting in the Park classes
Planning Your Move workshop
Medicare 101
Travel Show

Click here to see the entire list of adult educational speakers and classes.

Presentations by the Alzheimer’s Association of Minnesota

The Alzheimer’s Association of MN & ND offers a variety of presentations to assist anyone caring for someone with Memory Loss and to learn more about Alzheimer’s & Dementia.

All presentations will be held online through a virtual presentation. Register with the Alzheimer’s Association at alz.ortg/crf or call 1-800-272-3900 and a link will be emailed to you to join the presentation.

Adult Fitness Programs

Fitness Classes

The city offers dozens of classes daily for all ages, abilities, and levels of activity.

Daytime Fitness Classes

Pre-registration required; fill out this form and return the it to the Community Activity Center when you come in to register for classes or email the completed copy here.

Pricing options:

One calendar month pass ($35)
SilverSneakers, RenewActive, Silver & Fit Membership**

**Yearly enrollment option

Evening Fitness Classes

Evening classes are offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Hatha Yoga, Tuesdays at 5 or 6 p.m.
Hatha Yoga, Thursdays at 6 p.m.

Pricing options:

Fitness Room and Walking Track

Can’t make it to our classes? That’s okay! The Community Activity Center (CAC) has a fitness room and walking track that you can visit any time during our business hours.

Weekly Activities

Have fun and make new friends! Brooklyn Park offers various social clubs and activities for adults of all ages, including book clubs, quilting groups, card games, and more!

Weekly-Activity-Groups-Schedule

Luncheons

Enjoy a lunch and a music performance at the Community Activity Center!

You must pre-register and pay. No registration and payments taken at the door. Register by one week prior to the event.

Learn more and register here.

Adult Trips

Adults on the Move day trips are for people who enjoy getting away for the day, visiting fun locations and eating at wonderful restaurants!

Motor coach buses depart & return to Brooklyn Park Community Activity Center. An escort accompanies all trips. Return times are approximate.

See all offerings here.

Resources

Community Senior Service Resources >

Age-Friendly

In age-friendly community, policies, services, and structures related to the physical and social environment are designed to support and enable older people to “age actively” – that is, to live in security, enjoy good health, and continue o participate fully in society. Learn more about why Brooklyn Park is one of these age-friendly communities.

Get Involved

Want to help us plan the future of our recreational opportunities? Then you should consider joining our Recreation and Parks Advisory Commission!

Adult Sports

Adult sports are open to men and women. We bring more options to you through our partnerships with the Recreation and Park Departments from Brooklyn Center, Crystal, Maple Grove and New Hope. We offer a wide variety of sport programs and leagues including:

Basketball
Hockey league
Horseshoe club
Pickleball
Soccer (co-rec)
Softball
Tennis
Volleyball (co-rec)

More information and registration >

COVID-19 Adult Program Guidelines

While meeting, MN Department of Health and Center for Disease Control guidelines do need to be followed. Please read the guidelines below for details of attending an in-person program. It is crucial we continue to take steps to slow the spread of COVID-19 and to collectively protect our community. COVID- 19 is a highly contagious disease that is sometimes fatal, especially for older adults and those with underlying health conditions. We do NOT recommend that you attend if you are in the high-risk category for contracting COVID-19. All participation is at your own risk.

Registration:

Participants must pre-register for a class
No drop-ins will be allowed
If you do not attend a class for more than 2 consecutive weeks, you will lose your place and someone from the waitlist will be added on
Register online at www.brooklynpark.org/registration by phone at 763-493-8333 or in person at the Community Activity Center, 5600 85^th Ave N

Before you attend:

Take the at home Health Screening
If you have any symptoms consistent with Covid-19, stay home, stay away from other people, and contact your health care provider
If you do not have any symptoms, determine if it is in your best interest or the best interest of those you live with to attend
Pack a bottle of water or 2!
Do not bring food to share
Bring your own supplies and equipment, unless noted in program description

When you arrive:

Do not arrive more than 10 minutes prior to your class time
Wear a mask covering mouth & nose
Use hand sanitizer (supplied on site)
Check in at class with attendant to verify self-screen and track class attendance

During class:

Practice social distancing, use indicators on the floor
Do not touch your face
Wear a mask covering mouth & nose (mask may be removed when exercising)
Cover coughs and sneezes into your elbow, not into your hand or out in the open
Hand sanitize as needed
Do not share equipment
Please depart the area immediately at the conclusion of class

After class:

If you experience any symptoms of COVID-19 contact your health care provider
If you go in for a COVID-19 test please do not attend any classes until after you have a negative test result
If you do receive a positive COVID-19 test, please call the CAC so we can notify others you were in contact with (763-493-8333)