Community Archives - Brooklyn Park

Community Mentoring and Volunteer Resources

Explore how you can volunteer to make a difference in the lives of young people in our community for the betterment of all. There are mentoring and youth-focused programs with opportunities available for YOU to be a mentor or volunteer with young people in Brooklyn Park. On November 9th,...
Mayor for a Day Essay Contest

What would you do if you were mayor for a day? Fourth, fifth, and sixth graders can answer this prompt from the League of Minnesota Cities for a chance to win $100 and recognition in Minnesota Cities magazine. The deadline for submissions is Monday, Dec. 6, 2021. Students and parents/caregivers can submit...
Help us redesign the West River Road water tower

We're repainting the water tower on West River Road near the Mississippi Gateway Park and want your help choosing the design! Please share your preferences for the design by completing our short survey. We’ll share the results with the City Council, who will make a decision in November. The water...
Plaza Park 2021 summer events

Plaza Park has grown into a great summer event space! From free live street theatre performances featuring local Southeast Asian community members to Brooklyn Park Rocks and other family painting events, an Arts Festival and more. Many people used the new park space at 85th Avenue North and West Broadway...
NOTICE: 2021 Controlled Deer Hunt in Brooklyn Park

White-tailed Deer Management Plan - 2021 Controlled Deer Hunt in Brooklyn Park 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...
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...