Community Archives - Brooklyn Park

Controlled Archery Hunt 2021

White-tailed Deer Management Plan - Controlled Archery Hunt In 2011, the Brooklyn Park City Council adopted a Deer Management Plan that addresses concerns about the number of white-tailed deer in the community. The plan balances deer population with their biological habitat and the tolerance level of residents. The plan is...
Share your good neighbor stories

National Good Neighbor Day is on Tuesday, September 28. Tell us a story about why your neighbor is a good neighbor. Your neighbor can be an individual, family, organization or business. We will share your story on our website to highlight our city’s good neighbors. We will contact them to...
Restaurant Week Returns September 12 through 18

2021 Brooklyn Park Restaurant Week is back September 12-18 with great deals at local restaurants across the city. Restaurant Week is an opportunity to explore the diverse variety of restaurants in Brooklyn Park, enjoy discounts, and win prizes. Explore a variety of options to find your new favorite eatery to visit an...
Neighborhood Connections Month

September is Neighborhood Connections Month in Brooklyn Park. To make Brooklyn Park an empowered and resilient community, we need active and engaged neighbors! By creating awareness, fostering connections, strengthening neighborhood bonds, encouraging collaboration, and celebrating the diversity of our city, together we work toward achieving the vision of Brooklyn Park...
Recreation and Parks Director Jody Yungers Retires

After eight wonderful years with the city, and 40 years in Recreation and Parks administration, Jody Yungers, Director of Recreation & Parks for the City of Brooklyn Park has decided to retire. During her time with the city, Jody had many accomplishments. To name a few, the development of a...
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...
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...
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...
Minnesota’s Eviction Moratorium Is Coming To An End

As of June 29, the eviction moratorium off ramp process has begun. Governor Walz signed a bill to enact HF 4, now Chapter 8, to establish a timeline for lifting the moratorium. Key dates for renters and property managers are listed below. Starting June 30: Renters who have materially violated their...
E-scooters are Coming to Brooklyn Park

The City of Brooklyn Park has approved a license for shared electric scooter company, Bird, to bring e-scooters to the city beginning July 1, 2021. The scooters are available through a mobile phone application and riders pay to use the scooter per minute, at no cost to the city. The...