Community Stories

Join the Plastic-Free Challenge!

February 1 – February 28, 2022 Although plastic is a versatile material with many uses, it is also concerning because it presents health risks, contributes to litter and pollution, and is challenging to dispose of. Some of the most common and problematic plastic items we deal with every day come...
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Events

On Monday January 17, we celebrate the life and legacy of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Historically and over the past two years, Dr. King spoke of has experienced an immeasurable share of chaos and trauma. While society has progressed in some areas, deep challenges remain. Dr. King’s final authored book Where Do We Go from Here: Chaos or Community? outlines...
2021 Brooklyn Park Resident Survey

Brooklyn Park’s Resident Survey is one of the key indicators used by the city to measure the effectiveness of our Brooklyn Park 2025 goals! We use your responses to assess the quality of life and satisfaction with the delivery of city services in Brooklyn Park. For this survey, we have a sample size...
West River Road water tower gets new design

The water tower near West River Road is getting a new design. City Council approved the design at its November 22 Council Meeting, using feedback from the community to help make the decision. Residents were asked to provide feedback on four design options through a survey. Residents ranked the four...
Community Mentoring and Volunteer Resources

Explore how you can volunteer to make a difference in the lives of young people in our community for the betterment of all. There are mentoring and youth-focused programs with opportunities available for YOU to be a mentor or volunteer with young people in Brooklyn Park. On November 9th,...
Mayor for a Day Essay Contest

What would you do if you were mayor for a day? Fourth, fifth, and sixth graders can answer this prompt from the League of Minnesota Cities for a chance to win $100 and recognition in Minnesota Cities magazine. The deadline for submissions is Monday, Dec. 6, 2021. Students and parents/caregivers can submit...
United Community: Native American Indian 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...
Help us redesign the West River Road water tower

We're repainting the water tower on West River Road near the Mississippi Gateway Park and want your help choosing the design! Please share your preferences for the design by completing our short survey. The survey is now closed. Thank you to everyone who provided feedback on the design. We’ll share the...
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 awarded under the "Staffing For Adequate Fire And Emergency Response" (SAFER) grant program. SAFER was created to provide funding directly...
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 events, an Arts Festival and more. Many people used the new park space at 85th Avenue North and West Broadway...