Community Archives - Brooklyn Park

A Cookbook for the Community — all about potatoes!

Once upon a time... in Brooklyn Park, there were potato farms—everywhere. In 1914, this area was the largest potato shipping point in the United States. The big red barn you see on 85th Avenue (the Tessman's) was one of the farms that made Brooklyn Park famous as the largest supplier...
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Brooklyn Park’s Human Rights Commission (HRC) is shining a light and raising awareness about Domestic Violence. The HRC and the city declare October Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Brooklyn Park Police Department have a Domestic Violence Prevention Coordinator who helps residents who are Domestic Violence victims. Shellie Enright helps with any...
Brooklyn Park has a new podcast!

Today, Brooklyn Park is launching a new podcast called “We are Brooklyn Park” hosted by City Manager Jay Stroebel. Guests include residents, employees, business owners and other community leaders in Brooklyn Park.  One new episode will be released every day this week. The regular schedule will be every other Monday until December with a second...
National Good Neighbor Day

In honor of National Good Neighbor Day on September 28, join your neighbors and help clean up around Brooklyn Park from September 24 through 28. Sign up here > Disposable gloves and trash bags will be provided, while supplies last. Pick up your supplies from the Brooklyn Park Community Engagement...
30th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

On July 13 the City Council proclaimed July 26 “Americans with Disabilities Act Awareness Day” since this year marks the 30th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The ADA is a civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in all areas of public life. According to...
Dear GG

We are launching a project called Dear GG! Dear GG stands for "Grandpa" or "Grandma". We are asking for kids in Brooklyn Park to make a card, color a picture or write a short letter to a local senior citizen and address it to “Dear GG”. This project will give...
Brooklyn Park resident builds an empowering brand

Audra Robinson, a resident of Brooklyn Park, has been growing a business that strives to empower Black girls. After working in the retail marketing industry she created Rocky Robinson, an animated character and brand, to fill a void in the market. "I saw a gap and opportunity to create a...
Upcoming Virtual Police Reform and Racial Justice Listening Session

Virtual Police Reform and Racial Justice Listening Session The City Council, in partnership with the Human Rights Commission, invites you to attend a listening session. Nationally and locally there are calls for the reform of police departments and to bring about racial justice. What changes do you want to see...
Police Reform and Racial Justice Listening Sessions

Your Mayor and Council Members have the power to make change in our community. Nationally and locally there are calls for the reform of police departments and to bring about racial justice. What changes do you want to see in our city? All are welcome and the City Council especially...