Community Stories

Neighborhood Activity Fund makes Community Unity and Clean Up Day possible

On Saturday May 1, residents and volunteers came together for a Community Unity and Clean Up Day. The group collected nearly 1,000 pounds of trash, planted flowers and made connections with youth in the area of 63rd and Zane. The event was a huge success in building pride and unity...
A sign of spring – Brooklyn Park Sports Dome comes down

A sure sign of spring took place in Brooklyn Park on Wednesday, May 12 as the Brooklyn Park Sports Dome came down for the first time since opening in January 2020. The dome is operational 6 months out of the year and comes down in late April or early May,...
Painting in the Park

Creating your own artwork has never been more fun! Brooklyn Park Recreation and Parks Department has contracted with Creative Painting Minnesota for you to create your own masterpieces that will be the focal point of your house! Each class provides step-by-step instructions while also giving you the freedom to choose...
United Community: Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month

Brooklyn Park is one of the most culturally rich areas in the Midwest with more than one-fifth of its residents having been born in other countries. The unexpected cultural richness is what makes Brooklyn Park a vibrant city. One of our Brooklyn Park 2025 goals is United Community. Through this goal, we...
May is Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month

On April 26, 2021 Brooklyn Park city council declared May as Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month. Click here to read the proclamation (PDF) >
Fire Hydrant Flushing

April 26–May 6 Operations & Maintenance crews are scheduled to begin flushing fire hydrants on Monday, April 26. Hydrant flushing is necessary to test the hydrants and to remove sediment buildup. Occasionally, water becomes discolored after hydrant flushing. If this happens, run your cold water tap for a few minutes...
Brooklyn Park launches new recycling app

Brooklyn Park has launched a mobile app, Brooklyn Park HRG Recycling, to make it even easier for residents to stay connected about recycling collection programs. Residents can download the Brooklyn Park HRG Recycling app for Apple iPhone or Android smartphones. In the mobile app, you’ll find the recycling and special pickup collection schedule specific...
Earth Day Events

Earth Day is coming up on Thursday, April 22 and is a great time to learn about the environment and improve your community. Events will be taking place all week long across the city with opportunities to help build sustainable community, and beautify your neighborhood. Check out a few of...
Support for the Brooklyn Center Community

Brooklyn Park’s history has been linked to Brooklyn Center since we began together as one Brooklyn Township. During this time, it is difficult to see the pain and anguish our neighbors are experiencing and, of course, it impacts our Brooklyn Park community too. We stand in solidarity and grieve alongside...
Public Safety Updates

The fatal shooting of Daunte Wright on Sunday, April 11 in Brooklyn Center has shaken the city and the region. We acknowledge that these are incredibly challenging, uncertain, and difficult times, and that many people are looking for answers. Please check this page for public safety updates and resources from...