Dog Park Awareness
2021-10-21 09:00 - 11:00, 2021-10-19 09:00 - 11:00, 2021-10-14 09:00 - 11:00, 2021-10-12 09:00 - 11:00, 2021-10-07 09:00 - 11:00, 2021-10-05 09:00 - 11:00, 2021-09-30 09:00 - 11:00, 2021-09-28 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

Recreation and Parks Advisory Commission Meeting
2021-10-20 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

CLIC Meeting
2021-10-14 19:00 - 21:00 | 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

Highway 252/I-94 In-Person Community Conversation
2021-10-14 17:00 - 19:00 | Monroe Elementary, 901 Brookdale Dr, Brooklyn Park, MN, 55444, United States
Share your vision! The Highway 252 and I-94 Environmental Review project team is hosting an in-person open house to share information and engage with local community members regarding potential improvements to Highway 252 and I-94. The project team will share initial alternatives to the public.
This in-person event covers the same information that is shown in the online open house hosted on MnDOT’s project website.
In person Open House Meeting
Thursday, October 14 from 5 to 7 p.m.
Monroe Elementary School Gymnasium
901 Brookdale Dr, Brooklyn Park, MN 55444

Watershed Meeting
2021-10-14 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

Brooklyn Park Mayor's Prayer Breakfast
2021-10-14 07:00 - 09:00 | Edinburgh USA, 8700 Edinbrook Crossing, Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, 55443
Anthony D. Smith will be the keynote speaker at the 2021 Brooklyn Park Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast on Thursday, October 14 at 7:00 AM.
Anthony D. Smith is the Executive Director of Cities United – a national mayor lead initiative focused on eliminating the violence in American cities related to Black men and boys. Before joining Cities United, Anthony led the Office for Safe and Healthy Neighborhoods for Mayor Greg Fischer and the City of Louisville.
Anthony earned his bachelor’s degree from Northern Kentucky University. Throughout his professional career he has made a priority of creating positive outcomes for youth and cultivating up and coming leaders.
Anthony was born, raised and still lives in Louisville, Kentucky with his wife and family.
Learn more about this event >

Charter Commission Meeting
2021-10-13 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

Brooklyn Park Farmers Market
2021-10-13 14:00 - 18:15, 2021-10-06 14:00 - 18:15, 2021-09-29 14:00 - 18:15, 2021-09-22 14:00 - 18:15
The market promotes and supports healthy living, local agriculture, and community interaction all in an upbeat, welcoming atmosphere. Farmers and producers sell their products directly to the public, allowing consumers to have a direct relationship with the vendor. We look forward to seeing you at The Brooklyn Park Farmers Market!

Highway 252/I-94 Virtual Community Conversation
2021-10-12 17:00 - 19:00 | Zoom (Online)
The Hwy 252 and I-94 Environmental Review project team is hosting an online open house to share information and engage with local community members, interested stakeholders, and the broader Twin Cities metropolitan communities regarding the Environmental Impact Statement that is underway.
This online open house will run for the next four weeks and includes live, virtual, Community Conversations specifically focused on the communities of North Minneapolis, Brooklyn Center, and Brooklyn Park. It also includes an in-person open house on Thursday, October 14, 2021.
Brooklyn Park Virtual Community Conversation
Tuesday, October 12 from 5 to 7 p.m.
Join on Zoom >
Access the community conversations here >
In person Open House Meeting: Thursday, October 14 from 5 to 7 p.m.
Location: Monroe Elementary School Gymnasium, 901 Brookdale Dr, Brooklyn Park, MN 55444

City Council Meeting
2021-10-11 19:00 - 21:00, 2021-10-04 19:00 - 21:00, 2021-09-27 19:00 - 21:00 | City Hall Council Chambers, 5200 85th Ave N, Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, 55443
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 >
*Changes were made to the regular schedule. Please see the event calendar for the most up-to-date meeting schedule.

Special Materials Drop-off Day
2021-10-09 08:00 - 15:00 | Brooklyn Park Operations and Maintenance, 8300 Noble Ave N, Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, 55443
Twice a year we host a special drop-off for residents to bring in certain recyclable items that don’t go in your cart. This event is open to residents of Brooklyn Park, Brooklyn Center, Crystal and New Hope and is held at the Brooklyn Park Operations and Maintenance campus at 8300 Noble Avenue North. We will only take items on the Accepted list below. We will not take general garbage.
The next drop-off day is Saturday, October 9, 2021 from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Visit our Recycling Events page for more information.
Items accepted for free

Batteries (bring household and rechargeable batteries to the Hennepin County Drop-Off Facility at 8100 Jefferson Highway)

Automotive

Bicycles (for reuse or scrap)
Cardboard boxes (flatten and remove non-paper items)
Electronics (see list for electronics that are accepted at a cost)

Cell phones
DVD/MP3 players
Printers
Stereos/radios
VCRs
and more

Used oil, oil filters and antifreeze (use the free drop-off on 83rd Ave. at other times)
Pallets
Paper for shredding (shredding will be done on site)
Paper

Catalogs
Magazines
Newspapers
Unwanted mail

Scrap metal (must remove all non-metal parts)

Aluminum window/door (no wood or glass)
BBQ grills
Bed frames
Brass
Lawnmowers (remove oil/gas)
Metal bed springs
Shelving
Steel

Items accepted at a cost
Pay by cash or check made out to “City of Brooklyn Park”

Item
Fee

Appliances

Air conditioners
Dehumidifier
Dishwasher
Freezer
Furnace (residential)
Garbage disposal
Oven
Microwave
Refrigerator
Stove
Trash compactor
Washer/dryer
Water heater

Water softener

$10 each

Electronics

Computers
Monitors
TVs

$5 each. Other electronic items are free.

Mattresses/box springs
$20 each piece
$5 for crib mattress

Tires
$2 per tire

Not accepted

Carpet/Pads/Rugs
Exercise equipment
Furniture
Garbage (unlike other cities we won’t take general trash)
Lamps
Lawn furniture
Leaf blowers
Light bulbs
Paint
Railroad ties
Toasters
Trash
Vacuum cleaners

Open Photo Shoot @Historic Eidem Farm
2021-10-03 16:00 - 18:00, 2021-10-02 10:00 - 12:00 | Historic Eidem Farm, 4345 101st Ave N, Brooklyn Park, MN, 55443, United States
Open Photo Shoot
Photographers, whether you’re bringing clients or just want a fun place to take photos, take advantage of this new opportunity to use Historic Eidem Farm as a photo location. Our site offers a mixture of background elements such as an old barn and farmhouse with porch, flower gardens, open fields, and trees. *Pre-registration required.

Event
Details
Price
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Saturday, June 5
10:00 am– 12:00 pm
$15
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Sunday, June 6
4:00 – 6:00 pm
$15
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Saturday, July 10
10:00 am– 12:00 pm
$15
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Sunday, July 11
4:00 – 6:00 pm
$15
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Saturday, Aug 21
10:00 am– 12:00 pm
$15
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Sunday, Aug 22
4:00 – 6:00 pm
$15
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Saturday, Sept 18
10:00 am– 12:00 pm
$15
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Sunday, Sept 19
4:00 – 6:00 pm
$15
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Saturday, Oct 2
10:00 am– 12:00 pm
$15
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Sunday, Oct 3
4:00 – 6:00 pm
$15
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Greenhaven Going Green Event
2021-09-30 16:00 - 18:00 | Greenhaven Park, 7880 Mt. Curve Blvd, Brooklyn Park, MN, 55445, United States
Please join Hennepin County Commissioner Jeff Lunde, county environmental educators and Brooklyn Park’s recycling staff to learn what the county is doing to be a leader in developing organics recycling infrastructure at the Brooklyn Park Transfer Station and Recycling Center.

Learn about the county’s plans for a potential anaerobic digestion facility and vision for a Green Innovation Center to turn food scraps into clean energy and back into healthy food
Learn tips and tricks for reducing food waste
Learn how to participate in organics recycling or backyard composting
Learn more about the services provided at the Brooklyn Park Transfer Station and Recycling Center
Fun activities for kids
Treats for the whole family

For more information, contact: environment@hennepin.us or call 612-348-3777

Brooklyn Park Rotary Beer Fest
2021-09-25 14:00 - 17:00 | Community Activity Center, 5600 85th Ave. N., Brooklyn Park, MN, 55443, United States
Rotary Beer Fest
Saturday, September 25, 2-5 pm
Community Activity Center
5600 85th Avenue N, Brooklyn Park
Tickets at the door. $35/person

Craft Beers
Wine Tasting
Cideries
Complimentary Bratwurst Lunch
Souvenir Tasting Glass
Free Concert

Proceeds dedicated to support efforts to provide recreation, education, and job opportunities for Brooklyn Park youth.

Brooklyn Park Community Assembly: Neighborhood Connections
2021-09-23 18:00 - 19:30 | Microsoft Teams (Online)
Come, join your neighbors to build pride and unity in the neighborhoods

Hear from Tim DeTellis, founder of Better Neighboring
Hear from and ask questions of a panel of community leaders
Share your neighborhood stories

All are welcome.
Registration is not required, but highly encouraged for our planning purposes.
Sign up for the Community Assembly >
About Tim DeTellis
Tim DeTellis is the founder of Better Neighboring and advocate on behalf of National Good Neighbor Day, a movement to promote unity and togetherness by helping individuals practice the good neighbor mindset. An author of nine books, he travels frequently and speaks nationwide. Tim spoke for TEDxEustis on 1/17/2020 and shared his talk titled: “Are you a good neighbor?” For fun, Tim enjoys bike rides around his neighborhood in Eustis, Florida and playing the piano.
Microsoft Teams meeting
Join on your computer or mobile app
Click here to join the meeting
Or call in (audio only)
+1 218-302-5973,,588045939# United States, Duluth
Phone Conference ID: 588 045 939#
Microsoft Teams Instructions >
Instrucciones Como Unirse a Reuniones Virtuales >
Questions?
Josie Shardlow
josie.shardlow@brooklynpark.org
763-493-8388
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