Community Stories

United Community: Liberian Independence Day

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...
Tips for Dealing with the Drought

What is a drought? Drought is defined as a period of abnormally dry and/or unusually hot weather sufficiently prolonged for the corresponding deficiency of water to cause a serious hydrologic imbalance. Learn more from the Minnesota DNR > Drought warning With 52 percent of Minnesota now experiencing severe drought and 4...
Updated polling place information for the 2021 Special Election

If you plan to vote on Special Election Day, August 10, you can plan ahead and locate your polling place using our Polling Place Finder tool. There have been a few changes to polling locations this year, so now is a great time to make sure you are headed to...
Deer Management in Brooklyn Park

The City’s Deer Management Plan identifies the number of deer that the natural habitat within Brooklyn Park can sustain. The Recreation and Parks Department works in partnership with Three Rivers Park District and a consortium of seven suburban communities to determine the herd count and contracts with the Metro Bowhunters...
2021 Special Election Candidate Forum

The 2021 Candidate Forum is a great opportunity to learn more about your candidates for mayor. For more information about the candidates and other special election information, visit our elections webpage. This event is sponsored by the North Metro Mayors Association.
Brooklyn Park: Improving Safety and Policing

Project background Across the country, we are seeing communities reviewing policies and procedures of police departments to determine whether there are changes or improvements to how we do policing. Brooklyn Park Police Department is a national leader in community policing. With a community that transformed quickly to having 1 in...
Summer Concerts in Brooklyn Park

Last week, the Brooklyn Park Recreation and Parks Department began their Music on the Lawn series at the Community Activity Center. Sesay, a local musician, kicked off the series at the Community Activity Center on Tuesday night. Born in Sierra Leone, West Africa, he moved to the United States when...
Edinburgh USA receives big honor

Recently, Edinburgh USA was voted “2021 Golf Course of the Year” by the Midwest Golf Course Owners Association (MWGCOA), an active Chapter of the National Golf Course Owners Association. “It’s an honor to be recognized by people within the industry,” said Director of Golf Don Berry. “Every course had a...
The Brooklyn Park Farmers Market: A Yearly Tradition

Get ready for a summer of fresh produce, savory baked goods, fresh flowers and new delicious food vendors. It’s time for another summer season tradition – the Brooklyn Park Farmers Market. The weekly event will be held every Wednesday, July 7 to October 13, from 2 to 6:15 p.m. at...
Recreation staff busy training for summer fun!

Summer is the busiest season for Brooklyn Park Recreation and Parks Dept. Recently, they held their annual summer staff training. Staff training week is a time for new and current staff to come together, review and learn new skills that will help staff make the best decisions when working at...