Brooklyn Park

Brooklyn Park

Welcome to Brooklyn Park! Find Your Place Here.

Brooklyn Park is a city ready to grow. Right now, it is the sixth largest city in the state and has one of the most diverse demographics in the region. Brooklyn Park has taken on the mission to be “a thriving community inspiring pride where opportunity exists for all,” and is constantly developing into a more welcoming community.

Brooklyn Park is rich with green space for picnicking, a new dog park, and other recreation and has been named “Tree City USA.” If you are a golf enthusiast, Brooklyn Park is also home to the Edinburgh USA Golf Course, one of the top golf courses in the country. If you are searching for homes for sale in Brooklyn Park, MN, view our Brooklyn Park real estate listings today.

86 Active Homes For Sale  |  Median Home Price $309,950
Recreation

From the Tater Daze Festival to playing a round of golf, Brooklyn Park offers recreational activities for residents of all ages. The city is home to over 1,700 acres of parkland complete with trails, ball fields, pavilions, and more. Brooklyn Park also boasts a Community Activity Center complete with a gymnasium, two ice sheets, a walking track, meeting rooms, racquetball courts, a fitness room, and more!

Shopping

From big box stores to unique boutiques, Brooklyn Park offers a shopping experience for everyone. If you’re searching for antiques, Two Birds Antique Emporium is sure to have something for you. For clothing and shoes stop into TJ MAXX, Villa, or Diva’s Ave. Brooklyn Park is also littered with specialty stores, The Celtic Croft, for instance, and is sure to have something for everyone on your list – especially you!

Dining

Whether you’re looking for pizza, pasta, breakfast, burgers, or anything in between, you’ll find it in Brooklyn Park. Girvan Grille Restaurant & Bar serves up American favorites that are sure to please, while Fiesta Cancun has classic Mexican dishes to die for! From a quick bite to a sit down meal, there’s a restaurant in Brooklyn Park serving up something to squelch any craving.

Green/Environmental

The city of Brooklyn Park does all that it can to make it easy for residents to be environmentally responsible. With single sort recycling and helpful information on their website, it’s easier than ever to be sustainable in Brooklyn Park.

Schools

Brooklyn Park residents are served by three school districts, depending on where they reside within the city.

  • Osseo Area School District 279: This district, home to 27 schools, has recently made a push to integrate technology into the classroom, and now provides mounted projectors or document cameras in 85% of classrooms.
  • Anoka-Hennepin School District 11: This district is home to just under 40 schools, with addition special learning facilities available. It is known for rigorous academic programs as well as an award winning continuing education program.
  • Robbinsdale School District 281: This district is home to 20 schools and 6 additional learning centers. It offers Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, STEM, AVID, Spanish Immersion, Art Programs for all students, as well as a dedicated Engineering and Art School.
Transportation

Metro Transit provides public transportation services for the residents of Brooklyn Park. The company provides 5 permanent routes to the city.

Local Government

The City of Brooklyn Park is run by the City Council. The council consists of the Mayor and six Council members, two from each district. The City Council is responsible for creating and administering city policy.

City History

The city of Brooklyn Park was born out of the former Brooklyn Township, which was named for Brooklyn, Michigan by the earliest settlers. In 1860 the township split, with the southeast portion incorporating into Brooklyn Center and Crystal. The township grew slowly, and was incorporated into a city in 1969. Since then Brooklyn Park has grown to be the third largest suburb of the Twin Cities with 3.6 million residents.

From the Tater Daze Festival to playing a round of golf, Brooklyn Park offers recreational activities for residents of all ages. The city is home to over 1,700 acres of parkland complete with trails, ball fields, pavilions, and more. Brooklyn Park also boasts a Community Activity Center complete with a gymnasium, two ice sheets, a walking track, meeting rooms, racquetball courts, a fitness room, and more!

From big box stores to unique boutiques, Brooklyn Park offers a shopping experience for everyone. If you’re searching for antiques, Two Birds Antique Emporium is sure to have something for you. For clothing and shoes stop into TJ MAXX, Villa, or Diva’s Ave. Brooklyn Park is also littered with specialty stores, The Celtic Croft, for instance, and is sure to have something for everyone on your list – especially you!

Whether you’re looking for pizza, pasta, breakfast, burgers, or anything in between, you’ll find it in Brooklyn Park. Girvan Grille Restaurant & Bar serves up American favorites that are sure to please, while Fiesta Cancun has classic Mexican dishes to die for! From a quick bite to a sit down meal, there’s a restaurant in Brooklyn Park serving up something to squelch any craving.

The city of Brooklyn Park does all that it can to make it easy for residents to be environmentally responsible. With single sort recycling and helpful information on their website, it’s easier than ever to be sustainable in Brooklyn Park.

Brooklyn Park residents are served by three school districts, depending on where they reside within the city.

  • Osseo Area School District 279: This district, home to 27 schools, has recently made a push to integrate technology into the classroom, and now provides mounted projectors or document cameras in 85% of classrooms.
  • Anoka-Hennepin School District 11: This district is home to just under 40 schools, with addition special learning facilities available. It is known for rigorous academic programs as well as an award winning continuing education program.
  • Robbinsdale School District 281: This district is home to 20 schools and 6 additional learning centers. It offers Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, STEM, AVID, Spanish Immersion, Art Programs for all students, as well as a dedicated Engineering and Art School.

Metro Transit provides public transportation services for the residents of Brooklyn Park. The company provides 5 permanent routes to the city.

The City of Brooklyn Park is run by the City Council. The council consists of the Mayor and six Council members, two from each district. The City Council is responsible for creating and administering city policy.

The city of Brooklyn Park was born out of the former Brooklyn Township, which was named for Brooklyn, Michigan by the earliest settlers. In 1860 the township split, with the southeast portion incorporating into Brooklyn Center and Crystal. The township grew slowly, and was incorporated into a city in 1969. Since then Brooklyn Park has grown to be the third largest suburb of the Twin Cities with 3.6 million residents.

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