Preparing your preschooler for Kindergarten is a big task! Parents of preschoolers are looking for ways to set their child up for success as they enter elementary school. Brooklyn Park Nature Preschool is a school-year program that encourages curiosity, exploration and discovery of the natural world. Under the direction and...

This week in Brooklyn Park we are welcoming residents and their furry friends to check out our two dog parks. Special open house events will take place at Brookdale Dog Park and at the Environmental Nature Area Dog Park. “We want to bring awareness to our beautiful dog parks in...

Many happy faces were seen roaming around Eidem Farm in Brooklyn Park on Saturday, May 22. That’s because it’s the first time the farm has been open since the COVID-19 pandemic began. “We couldn’t be more excited to open our gates,” said Eidem Farm Site Manager Eve Ericson. Activities at...

The second weekend of May is the time for the dancers of Brooklyn Park Dance to show off their skills during the annual dance recital. With multiple jam-packed shows, the dancers perform ballet, jazz, tap, and pointe pieces for a full house during a normal recital year. But of course,...

A sure sign of spring took place in Brooklyn Park on Wednesday, May 12 as the Brooklyn Park Sports Dome came down for the first time since opening in January 2020. The dome is operational 6 months out of the year and comes down in late April or early May,...

Creating your own artwork has never been more fun! Brooklyn Park Recreation and Parks Department has contracted with Creative Painting Minnesota for you to create your own masterpieces that will be the focal point of your house! Each class provides step-by-step instructions while also giving you the freedom to choose...

Edinburgh USA was featured in the February edition of National Recreation & Parks Association magazine. "When the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic hit, Brooklyn Park suffered budget constraints like many other communities, especially in maintenance. Fortunately, the city was able to rise to the occasion and turn what could have been a...

Brooklyn Park Nature Preschool (BPNP) has big goals for its students – to be life-long learners, creative problem solvers, caretakers of the earth and exceptional team players. We recently sat down with BPNP teacher, Sheri Gulenchyn, to learn more about the program and the precautions they are taking during the...