Dog Park Awareness
2022-05-12 09:00 - 11:00, 2022-05-17 09:00 - 11:00, 2022-05-19 09:00 - 11:00, 2022-05-24 09:00 - 11:00, 2022-05-26 09:00 - 11:00, 2022-05-31 09:00 - 11:00, 2022-06-02 09:00 - 11:00, 2022-06-07 09:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) and 2 more dates
May 25 & 27
Free
Please stop by one of our great dog parks and grab a doggie bag full of goodies provided by Stone Mountain Lodge.
Brookdale Dog Park
Tuesday, May 25, 9-11 am
Thursday, May 27, 4:30-6:30 pm
North Environmental Nature Area Dog Park
Tuesday, May 25, 4:30-6:30 pm
Thursday, May 27, 9-11 am

Watershed Meeting
2022-05-12 12:45 - 13:45, 2022-06-09 12:45 - 13:45 | Edinburgh USA, 8700 Edinbrook Crossing, Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, 55443
Shingle Creek and West Mississippi Watershed Management Commissions meet every month.
Visit the commission’s website

Bark Park Awareness
2022-05-12 16:00 - 18:00 | Environmental Nature Area, 10201 W River Road, Brooklyn Park, MN, 55443
Stop by these open houses to check out our two amazing dog parks and meet some local vendors! Vendors include: Must Be Ruff, Stone Mountain Pet Lodge, Brooklyn Park Recreation and Parks

Tuesday, May 10 at Brookdale Dog Park
Thursday, May 12 at Environmental Nature Area Dog Park

CANCELLED: CLIC Meeting
2022-05-12 18:00 - 20:00 | City Hall, 5200 85th Ave. N., Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, 55443
The Community Long-range Improvement Commission meets the 2nd Thursday of each month.
The Community Long-range Improvement Commission (CLIC) researches long-term solutions and makes recommendations to the City Council to ensure that Brooklyn Park remains a thriving community inspiring pride where opportunities exist for all.
View agendas and minutes
Learn more about the Community Long-range Improvement Commission

CLIC Meeting
2022-05-12 19:00 - 21:00, 2022-06-09 19:00 - 21:00 | City Hall, 5200 85th Ave. N., Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, 55443

Lakeland Park Tree Planting Event
2022-05-14 09:00 - 12:00 | Lakeland Park, 6898 66th Avenue North, Brooklyn Park, MN, 55428
Join us for this community tree planting event! Volunteers will receive hands-on training, so no experience is required to volunteer. This planting opportunity is great for individuals, friends, families, and small groups. Children and dogs are welcome, as long as they are supervised. You will receive an email reminder one week before the event.
Register for the event online >
Requirements:

Register – All volunteers must register for the event through Eventbrite.
Provided – Tree Trust provides gloves, snacks, tools, training, and trees!
Bring – Water for drinking.
Wear – Weather appropriate clothing and sturdy closed-toe shoes.
COVID Precaution – Unvaccinated volunteers are strongly encouraged to wear a mask during this event.

What to expect on site:

Arrive 15 minutes prior to the event.
Check in at the white Tree Trust tent to get a name tag, gloves, and assignment to a planting group.
Tree Trust will do a tool training and tree planting demonstration.
You will break into planting groups lead by our trained Branch Managers and plant trees with your team.
Get a head start on your training by watching our video: Plant a Tree the Tree Trust Way.

If you have any questions, please contact volunteer@treetrust.org.
This project is made possible thanks to the reforestation nonprofit One Tree Planted and active natural, prestige skincare brand, Origins. Origins has provided a grant to support 15 urban forestry and environmental justice projects throughout local communities across the US this spring.

American Indian Month event
2022-05-14 10:00 - 14:00
Free event. All are welcome!
Join us for this health fair to honor American Indian Month with Native American organizations sharing health resources with the community. Enjoy an opening ceremony, teepee with storytelling for the kids, Native American book giveaway, and a drum instructor with dancers. There will also be dental, diabetes and blood pressure screenings.
10:15 a.m. Opening ceremony
10:30 a.m. Welcome remarks from local and state leaders
10:45 – 11:15 a.m. Native American drumming and dancers
11:15 a.m.-12 p.m. Aztec dancers
From 10 a.m.-2 p.m. we’ll have…

Teepee with storytelling for the kids
Native American book giveaway
Dental, diabetes and blood pressure screenings

Brookdale Park, 7650 June Ave N
Partners: Indian Health Board Clinic, United Healthway, Hennepin County Public Health

Recreation and Parks Advisory Commission Meeting
2022-05-18 18:00 - 21:30, 2022-06-15 18:00 - 21:30 | Community Activity Center, 5600 85th Ave. N., Brooklyn Park, MN, 55443, United States
The Recreation and Parks Advisory Commission meets on the 3rd Wednesday of every month at the Community Activity Center.
The Recreation and Parks Advisory Commission (RPAC) studies issues relative to public parks and recreation. The RPAC meets in different locations throughout the year. Check the monthly agenda.
View agendas and minutes
Learn more about the Recreation and Parks Advisory Commission

Human Rights Commission Meeting
2022-05-19 18:00 - 20:00 | City Hall, 5200 85th Ave. N., Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, 55443
The Human Rights Commission meets on the 3rd Thursday of every month at City Hall (room A203).
The Human Rights Commission seeks to ensure equal opportunity in employment, housing, public accommodations, public services and education. It assists the Minnesota Department of Human Rights in implementing state laws against discrimination and advises the City Council on long-range programs to ensure that human service needs are met.
View agendas and minutes
Learn more about the Human Rights Commission

Brooklyn Park Crime Prevention Association Golf Tournament
2022-05-20 10:00
Brooklyn Park residents are invited to the Brooklyn Park Crime Prevention Association’s inaugural Golf Tournament at Brookland Golf Park (8232 Regent Ave N).
The Brooklyn Park Crime Prevention Association (BPCPA) assists the police department in preventing crime through community outreach activities and providing crime reward funds. It also supports National Night Out, Neighborhood Watch, cops connecting with kids, and safety awareness initiatives.
How to participate
This fundraiser directly supports the crime prevention and community outreach efforts in Brooklyn Park. We invite you to participate in one of five ways:

Play in the golf tournament!
Sponsor a hole
Donate an item or gift cards to be used as prizes
Make a direct contribution to BPCPA
Participate as a volunteer

Interested?
Please email bpcprevention@gmail.com for a registration form, sponsorship form, or for more information.
Also follow the BPCPA Facebook page @BPCrimePrevention for more updates!

Brooklyn Park Nature Study
2022-05-24 17:30 - 19:30 | Brooklyn Park Library, 8500 W. Broadway Ave., Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, 55445, United States
Residents of Brooklyn Park are invited to participate in a University of Minnesota-led conversation about parks and nature in your city! Food will be provided.
The meeting will take place from 5:30 to 7:30 on May 24th at the Mississippi Room at the Brooklyn Park Library.
Questions?
If you have any questions, please reach out to TurfStudy1@umn.edu.

Holiday – Offices Closed
2022-05-30
City offices will be closed for the holidays.
This includes City Hall, the Zanewood Recreation Center and the DMV office located in City Hall, which provides services for vehicle licensing and DNR licensing.
Enjoy the holiday!

Catalytic Converter Anti-theft Event
2022-06-04 14:00 - 17:00 | Brooklyn Park Operations and Maintenance, 8300 Noble Ave N, Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, 55443
Are you a Brooklyn Park resident who owns one of the listed vehicles below? We are partnering with the Minnesota Department of Commerce to help prevent catalytic converter thefts in our community. We have a limited number of serial number stickers ready to be placed on your catalytic converter.
Vehicles listed below are at a higher risk of catalytic converter theft. If you own a vehicle on the list below, you are strongly encouraged to stop by that day for a sticker. If you have had a converter stolen before, we also encourage you to stop by. Stickers are limited to 200 residents on a first come first serve basis. You must provide proof of residence in Brooklyn Park. No appointment required.
Registered owner or immediate family member that resides in the same household as the vehicle registers to, along with the vehicle, must be present. 1 sticker issued per car.
Vehicle list
• Chevrolet Express • Ford Econoline • Ford F250 • Honda Accord a• Honda CRV • Honda Odyssey • Hyundai Santa Fe • Hyundai Tucson • Kia Sportage • Mitsubishi Eclipse • Mitsubishi Lancer • Mitsubishi Outlander • Toyota Prius • Toyota Sequoia • Toyota Tundra • Toyota Rav4
Other options
Don’t own a vehicle on the list? We still want to keep your property safe! There are a couple more options for you to consider.
License plate stenciling
We are offering license plate stenciling with high temperature paint. Pre-registration is required if you want to get your catalytic converter painted. We only have a limited number of spots for the spray paint appointments so once those are full, they are full.
Click here to sign up for stenciling >

TSI Transmission Shop and Auto Repair
TSI Transmission Shop & Auto Repair (7860 Jolly Lane) has partnered with the Brooklyn Park Police Department to help deter and prevent catalytic converter thefts by offering to stamp your vehicles full VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) onto the catalytic converter to deter and help track stolen catalytic converters.
This service can be completed for a $60 fee, after an appointment is scheduled.
If you bring your vehicle in for service, and the services performed exceed $100.00, then you can get your catalytic converter stamped for an additional cost of $30.00.
Call 763-424-6630 to set up an appointment with TSI.
Questions?
If you have questions about this event or any of the options available to you, please call 763-493-8222.

City Council Work Session
2022-06-06 18:00 - 20:00
Typically, the City Council meets every first, second and fourth Monday of every month. The Economic Development Authority (EDA) meets the third Monday of every month.*
If a meeting date falls on a holiday, the meeting will take place on Tuesday.
View agendas and minutes >
Learn more about the City Council >

Charter Commission Meeting
2022-06-08 19:00 - 22:00 | City Hall, 5200 85th Ave. N., Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, 55443
The Charter Commission meets every 2nd Wednesday of the month at City Hall (room A203).
Brooklyn Park is governed by the City Charter, which is the “constitution” of the city. This commission reviews the City Charter, proposes changes and makes recommendations to the City Council as needed. The Chief Judge of Hennepin County District Court makes appointments.
View agendas and minutes
Learn more about the Charter Commission

CLIC Meeting
2022-06-09 18:00 - 20:00 | City Hall, 5200 85th Ave. N., Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, 55443
The Community Long-range Improvement Commission meets on the 2nd Thursday of each month in the Council Chambers.
The Community Long-range Improvement Commission (CLIC) researches long-term solutions and makes recommendations to the City Council to ensure that Brooklyn Park remains a thriving community inspiring pride where opportunities exist for all.
View agendas and minutes
Learn more about the Community Long-range Improvement Commission

Brooklyn Community Band Concert
2022-06-13 19:00 | North Hennepin Community College Courtyard, 7411 85th Ave N, Brooklyn Park, MN, 55445, United States
Enjoy a night at North Hennepin Community College courtyard featuring the Brooklyn Community Band!

Food trucks are available on site. Bring your own chair or blanket as chairs are limited. For all ages – no pets except designated service animals.

Alternative location inside the NHCC facility, in the case of rain.
