New Archives - Brooklyn Park

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...
New page for tree information

Looking for information on trees in your yard or around the city? Visit our new Urban Forestry page to see what the city forestry department is doing to sustain a healthy canopy across Brooklyn Park. Maintaining and growing beautiful trees throughout the city is a key part of the Brooklyn Park 2025 plan to create beautiful places...
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...
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...
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...
Plaza Park coming soon!

Our new pop-up Plaza Park and the nature play area near the Brooklyn Park Library, is nearly complete and almost ready for summer programming and events! Over the coming years, the city is planning to transform this space to a permanent plaza as part the Center for Innovation and the...
Celebrating Juneteenth in Brooklyn Park

Brooklyn Park is one of the most culturally rich areas in the Midwest with more than one-fifth of its residents born in other countries. The community can enjoy several restaurants that feature a wide range of ethnic cuisines. We also have an active sister city exchange program with Kakata, Liberia....