Brooklyn Park, Minnesota
Brooklyn Park is a city of 83,876 people in Hennepin County, Minnesota, founded in 1850.
Why visit Brooklyn Park
Townapedia lists 8 museums and landmarks, 149 parks and trails, 169 places to eat, 25 places to stay and 5 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Anoka–Champlin Mississippi River Bridge, Coon Rapids Dam, Banfill Tavern and Heman L. Ticknor House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 83°F; January lows average 7°F.
Weather in Brooklyn Park
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Brooklyn Park
Brooklyn Park is a suburban city on the west bank of the Mississippi River, upstream from (north of) the Twin Cities in northern Hennepin County. It is the sixth-largest city in the U.S. state of Minnesota. The population was 86,478 at the 2020 census. The city still has undeveloped land and farms, including the historic Eidem Homestead, a 1900s working farm that is a popular tourist attraction for families and school field trips.
From the Wikipedia article Brooklyn Park, Minnesota (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do5
Anoka–Champlin Mississippi River Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 6.0 mi
Highway bridge across the Mississippi River between Anoka, Minnesota and Champlin, Minnesota
Coon Rapids Dam
Bridge · 2.9 mi
Dam on the Mississippi River, Minnesota, United States of America
Richard P. Braun Bridge
Bridge · 2.8 mi
Highway bridge across the Mississippi River between Brooklyn Park, Minnesota and Coon Rapids, Minnesota
Museums and landmarks8
Banfill Tavern
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
Building in Fridley, Minnesota, United States
Heman L. Ticknor House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 6.0 mi
Historic house in Anoka, Minnesota, United States
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Robbinsdale Library
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.5 mi
Branch library of the Hennepin County Library system in Robbinsdale, Minnesota
Osseo Water Tower
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Pierre Bottineau House
Museum · 4.9 mi
Historic house museum in Maple Grove, Minnesota
Parks, trails and playgrounds149
Andrews Park (Champlin, Minnesota)
Park · 4.1 mi
Park in Minnesota, United States of America
Bohanon Park
Park · 5.3 mi
City park in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Graeser Park
Park · 5.1 mi
Park in Robbinsdale, Hennepin County, United States of America
North Mississippi Regional Park
Park · 5.7 mi
Park in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States of America
Boundary Creek Park Playground
Playground · 3.9 mi
Small park including swings and slides.
06:00-23:00
137 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes169
Irie Vybz Jamaican Restaurant LLC
Restaurant · Jamaican · 3.8 mi
6056 Shingle Creek Parkway, Brooklyn Center
Mo-Fr 11:30-20:00; Sa 14:00-20:00; Su 15:00-20:00
Mashawi Halal Grill
Restaurant · Middle Eastern · 4.1 mi
8510 Springbrook Drive Northwest, Coon Rapids
Mo-Su 09:00-21:00
Mi-Sant Banh Mi Co.
Restaurant · Vietnamese, Sandwich · 2.3 mi
8540 Edinburgh Centre Drive North, Brooklyn Park
Mo-Sa 09:00-20:00
Pittsburgh Blue Steakhouse
Restaurant · Steak House · 4.3 mi
11900 Main Street, Maple Grove
Su-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
Thanh Vi Restaurant
Restaurant · Chinese, Thai · 1.4 mi
3023 85th Avenue North, Brooklyn Park
Mo 11:00-21:00; Tu 11:00-20:30; Th-Sa 11:00-21:00; Su 11:00-20:00
Tolis Pupusiera
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.4 mi
8419 West Broadway Avenue
We,Th 10:30-20:30; Fr 10:30-21:00; Sa 11:00-21:00; Su,Mo...
Friday's Little Mexico Restaurant
Restaurant · Mexican · 4.2 mi
8197 University Avenue Northeast
Su 10:00-23:00, Mo-Th 10:00-22:00, Fr-Sa 10:00-02:00
Muddy Cow Bar & Grill
Bar and pub · 4.2 mi
133 Coon Rapids Boulevard Northwest, Coon Rapids
Mo-Th 11:00-24:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-02:00; Su 11:00-24:00
OMNI Brewing
Brewery and winery · 3.9 mi
9462 Deerwood Lane North, Maple Grove
Mo-Th 07:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 07:00-23:00; Su 07:00-21:00
Topgolf
Restaurant · Burger, Salad, Wings, Sandwich, Beer, Wine · 4.0 mi
640 Camden Avenue North, Brooklyn Center
Mo-Th 10:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-23:59; Su 10:00-23:00
157 more on the map.
History
Settlers from Michigan formally organized town government in 1858 and named the area after their hometown of Brooklyn, Michigan (in turn named after Brooklyn, New York). Formerly Brooklyn Township, the township split in 1911 when the southeast community incorporated into Brooklyn Center. Brooklyn Township was incorporated as the Village of Brooklyn Park in 1954, and incorporated as a city in 1969. In 2025 it was one of the dual epicenters of the 2025 Minnesota lawmaker shootings, which saw the assassination of DFL State Representative Melissa Hortman and her husband.
From the History section of Brooklyn Park, Minnesota on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay25
Country Inn & Suites, Brooklyn Center, MN
Motel and hotel · 3.1 mi
2550 Freeway Boulevard, Brooklyn Center
Country Inn & Suites, Coon Rapids, MN
Motel and hotel · 4.2 mi
155 Coon Rapids Boulevard Northwest, Coon Rapids
Embassy Suites by Hilton Minneapolis North
Motel and hotel · 3.7 mi
6300 Earle Brown Drive, Brooklyn Center
Churches and places of worship29
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church ELCA
Church · Lutheran · 2.2 mi
7217 West Broadway Avenue, Brooklyn Park
Saint Joseph the Worker Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 4.3 mi
7180 Hemlock Lane North, Maple Grove
Saint Vincent de Paul Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 2.7 mi
9100 93rd Avenue North, Brooklyn Park
Brooklyn United Methodist Church
Church · Methodist · 1.8 mi
7200 Brooklyn Boulevard, Brooklyn Center
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church · Mormon
4700 Edinbrook Terrace North, Brooklyn Park
Advent Lutheran Church ELCA
Church · Lutheran · 2.8 mi
9475 Jefferson Highway, Maple Grove
Shopping40
Gas and EV charging35
Schools, colleges and libraries76
Healthcare20
Action Behavior Centers - ABA Therapy for Autism
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.4 mi
6001 96th Lane North, Brooklyn Park
Allina Health Clinic
Clinic and pharmacy · 4.1 mi
9055 Springbrook Drive Northwest, Coon Rapids
North Memorial Health Clinic
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.9 mi
8559 Edinbrook Pkwy., Brooklyn Park
Partners in Pediatrics, Ltd
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.0 mi
8500 Edinbrook Parkway, Brooklyn Park
AMAS Professional Building
Clinic and pharmacy
4808 85th Avenue North, Brooklyn Park
Crystal Medical Center
Clinic and pharmacy · 3.8 mi
5700 Bottineau Boulevard, Crystal
Crystal Urgent Care
Clinic and pharmacy · 3.8 mi
5700 Bottineau Boulevard, Crystal
Map of Brooklyn Park
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24°F | 7°F | 0.6 in |
| Feb | 29°F | 11°F | 0.6 in |
| Mar | 42°F | 23°F | 1.4 in |
| Apr | 57°F | 35°F | 2.9 in |
| May | 70°F | 47°F | 4.3 in |
| Jun | 79°F | 58°F | 4.4 in |
| Jul | 83°F | 62°F | 4.2 in |
| Aug | 81°F | 60°F | 4.1 in |
| Sep | 73°F | 52°F | 3.2 in |
| Oct | 58°F | 38°F | 2.6 in |
| Nov | 42°F | 26°F | 1.5 in |
| Dec | 29°F | 13°F | 0.9 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Mpls Crystal Ap (3 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Hennepin County has had 10 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for floods.
- 2020-04-07: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2016-11-02: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
- 2014-07-21: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2013-07-25: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2011-06-07: Severe Storms And Tornadoes (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Crystal Airport (MIC) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 3 miles away.
- Osseo 2 mi west, about 4 min by car
- Brooklyn Center 3 mi southeast, about 5 min by car
- Anoka 7 mi north, about 12 min by car
- Blaine 8 mi northeast, about 13 min by car
- Andover 10 mi north, about 16 min by car
- Minneapolis 11 mi south, about 18 min by car
- St. Paul 16 mi southeast, about 26 min by car
- Bloomington 20 mi south, about 31 min by car
- Big Lake 25 mi northwest, about 40 min by car
- Apple Valley 26 mi south, about 42 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- BPCH, Unknown author, Public domain
- Brooklyn Park Police Department, Minnesota (46390018734), Tony Webster from Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Brooklyn Park playground, Runner1928, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Brooklyn Park Library 2018, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Brooklyn Park Library SSE, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Anoka-Champlin Bridge, McGhiever, CC BY 4.0
- Heman L. Ticknor House, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Robbinsdale Library 002, Elkman, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Banfill Tavern, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Frey's Syndrome, KrisasMan, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Pleurotus ostreatus 89287105, Brett Ortler, CC BY 4.0
- Nokomis Library children's book shelves 01, Runner1928, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Nokomis Library fireplace and seats, Runner1928, CC BY-SA 4.0
- North Hennepin Community College, Widgetkid, CC BY-SA 4.0
- FencedHortmanHouse, Travellers & Tinkers, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Eidem Homestead 02, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Eidem Homestead, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bird's-eye view of a cul-de-sac in Minnesota, Groveland Media, CC0
- Hennepin County Sheriff's Office Squad Car (54124028095), Tony Webster, CC BY 2.0
- Osseo Police Department Squad Car, Minnesota, Tony Webster, CC BY 2.0
- Gymnosporangium globosum 108198399, Mathew Zappa, CC BY 4.0
- Leaves (1861950623), Tony Webster from Portland, Oregon, United States, CC BY 2.0
- City of Osseo, Minnesota Water Tower (34291904700), Tony Webster from Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Shingle Creek Sunset, Brooklyn Center, Minnesota (25068119080), Tony Webster from San Francisco, California, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Palmer Lake Park (Shingle Creek), Brooklyn Center, Minnesota (24014416862), Tony Webster from Minneapolis, Minnesota, CC BY-SA 2.0
- 1981 Chrysler Cordoba LS (28456712254), Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 1981 Chrysler Cordoba LS (28456712254) (cropped), Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 1950 Dodge Wayfarer (28460084053), Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 2012 Dodge Charger R T (28459903323), Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 2016 Dodge Challenger (28791355560), Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 1980 Plymouth Volare Roadrunner (28791738140), Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 2016 Dodge Challenger (29001089081), Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 55 DeSoto Fireflite Coronado (5882857259), Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 46 Chrysler Windsor (5886025531), Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 69 Dodge Coronet 440 (5886007921), Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 64 Plymouth Valiant (5883377976), Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 1933 Chrysler Imperial (5885989691), Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Flickr - DVS1mn - 73 AMC Javelin AMX, Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 66 Dodge Charger (5882874855), Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 66 Dodge Charger (5882877317), Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0
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