New Archives - Brooklyn Park

Brooklyn Park launches new recycling app

Brooklyn Park has launched a mobile app, Brooklyn Park HRG Recycling, to make it even easier for residents to stay connected about recycling collection programs. Residents can download the Brooklyn Park HRG Recycling app for Apple iPhone or Android smartphones. In the mobile app, you’ll find the recycling and special pickup collection schedule specific...
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...
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...
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...
Firework Safety Tips

The Fourth of July is a day for celebrating our freedom with family, food and fireworks. To help everyone have a happy and safe Independence Day, we’ve put together some firework safety tips and information to help you prepare for holiday festivities. Only use Minnesota-legal fireworks like sparklers, fountains, ground...
Brooklyn Park Youth Services Liaison, Antonio Smith receives big honor!

Youth Services Liaison and City Lead for Cities United and My Brother’s Keeper Antonio Smith has recently been recognized as one of the top “100+ Black Men in Minneapolis,” by the Black Bloggers and Creators and the Minnesota Black Chamber of Commerce. This list consists of Black Men that are...
Brooklyn Park is ready for Park and Recreation Month!

Since 1985, America has celebrated July as the nation’s official Park and Recreation Month. Created by the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), Park and Recreation Month specifically highlights the vital and powerful role local park and recreation professionals, such as our Brooklyn Park Recreation staff play in conservation, health...