Community Archives - Brooklyn Park

2023 Arbor Day Tree Sale

Each year, Brooklyn Park celebrates Arbor Day by selling a variety of trees to residents at wholesale prices! The trees are sold in bare root form. The average caliper size of these trees is 1 to 1.5 inches with an average height of 8 to 10 feet. These bare root trees...
BrookLynk Summer Internships

Are you interested in participating in a Paid Summer Internship with BrookLynk this year? The BrookLynk's summer internship application is now open to all youth and young adults who have already completed the Get Ready! training. Remember, Get Ready! is a pre-requisite for anyone who is interested in our paid summer...
Program and Event Cancellations (February 21-23)

Due to winter weather forecasted between February 21-23, many city events and programs will be cancelled. In addition, Zanewood will be closed on February 22 and 23. Staff will still be available for contact via phone, email or chat. Here is a list of cancellations: Tuesday: TKO Drumline Wednesday: Sewing...
Want to run for City Council?

Eligible residents who want to become a candidate for West District Council Member must file an Affidavit of Candidacy and Nominating Petition with the City Clerk. Affidavits of Candidacy and Nominating Petitions are being accepted NOW through Tuesday, February 28 at 5 p.m. Voting will be held on May 9. The Council Member will...
2022 December Lights Tour

The December Lights Tour is back! Your neighbors are sharing their holiday spirit with a tour across Brooklyn Park. We've put together an interactive map that will take you to some of the best light displays of the season, courtesy of your festive neighbors! It's a great family activity that...
City Wide Re-Beautification

Brooklyn Park is discovering new ways to re-beautify and enhance arts and wellness across the city. This Re-beautification survey for the city of Brooklyn Park will help us in discovering new ways to enhance arts and wellness across the city.  We are sharing this survey to gather ideas and feedback...
2022 General Election Results

The following page will be updated with election results from the November 8 2022 General Election for mayor and council. See more results from the Secretary of State > This page was last updated November 9 at 9:00 a.m. Mayor Name Total Percent Hollies J. Winston 14,100 59.06% Wynfred Russell...
Explore Central Park Tree Trek!

What’s in your community Forest? Discover the many tree species of Central Park. Cultivate the Arborist in you by taking a stroll on Central Park’s Tree Trek! The Tree Trek is a self-guided tour that leads you on a path visiting 12 different tree species. Tree Trek posts will help...
Proposed Change to Waste Container Ordinance

Did you know? Waste containers stored in public view is the most common violation type in the city each year in residential neighborhoods. Brooklyn Park city code currently requires all waste containers to be stored out of public view. Recently, cities around the metro have updated their waste container storage requirements allowing...
Brooklyn Park Throughout History

All history is important to Brooklyn Park. Otherwise, we would not be who we are today. Learn about our city's rich history, from its first people to its current residents! Open the story map in a new page >