Champlin, Minnesota
Champlin is a city of 23,294 people in Hennepin County, Minnesota, founded in 1852.
Why visit Champlin
Townapedia lists 16 museums and landmarks, 60 parks and trails, 80 places to eat, 3 places to stay and 5 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Anoka–Champlin Mississippi River Bridge, Mann Theatres Champlin, Anoka Post Office and Colonial Hall and Masonic Lodge No. 30.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 82°F; January lows average 2°F, and about 44 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Champlin
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Champlin
Champlin is a city in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 23,919 at the 2020 census. Champlin is a northern suburb of Minneapolis.
From the Wikipedia article Champlin, Minnesota (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do5
Anoka–Champlin Mississippi River Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Highway bridge across the Mississippi River between Anoka, Minnesota and Champlin, Minnesota
Coon Rapids Dam
Bridge · 4.2 mi
Dam on the Mississippi River, Minnesota, United States of America
Museums and landmarks16
Anoka Post Office
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Former post office building in Anoka, Minnesota, United States
Colonial Hall and Masonic Lodge No. 30
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
House in Anoka, United States of America
District No. 28 School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
Historic school building in Ramsey, Minnesota, United States
Heman L. Ticknor House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Historic house in Anoka, Minnesota, United States
Jackson Hotel
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Anoka County, Minnesota
Shaw–Hammons House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Oldest standing residential building in Anoka, Minnesota, United States
Windego Park Auditorium/Open Air Theater
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Amphitheatre in Anoka, United States of America
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Osseo Water Tower
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
Pierre Bottineau House
Museum · 3.8 mi
Historic house museum in Maple Grove, Minnesota
4 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds60
Andrews Park (Champlin, Minnesota)
Park · 0.7 mi
Park in Minnesota, United States of America
Boundary Creek Park Playground
Playground · 2.2 mi
Small park including swings and slides.
06:00-23:00
Josephine Nunn Park
Park · 1.3 mi
12790 Monticello Lane North, Champlin
Mo-Su 06:00-22:00
Doris A. Kemp Park
Park · 0.6 mi
Pretty green park with flower beds, a picnic area & gazebo beside a fishing & boating lake.
921 HWY 169, Champlin
Cheap Skate Roller Center
Sports field and stadium · 2.0 mi
3075 Coon Rapids Boulevard Northwest, Coon Rapids
48 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes80
Anoka Hardware Store
Bar and pub · Burger, Local, Tea · 1.8 mi
201 Jackson Street
We 16:00-22:00; Th 17:00-22:00; Fr 16:00-23:00; Sa 15:00-23:00
Chili Lime
Restaurant · Mexican, Tacos, Burrito, Comfort Food, Quick Bites · 0.6 mi
12490 Champlin Drive, Champlin
Mo-Su 11:00-20:00
10k Brewing
Brewery and winery · 1.7 mi
2005 2nd Avenue, Anoka
Mo-Tu 16:00-21:00; We-Th 15:00-22:00; Fr 13:00 - 23:00; Sa 12:00 -...
Ambi Wine Bar & Desserts
Restaurant · 1.8 mi
2015 2nd Avenue, Anoka
Tu-Th 16:00-22:00; Fr 15:00-23:00; Sa 12:00-23:00; Su 13:00-19:00
201 Tavern & Grill
Restaurant · 1.8 mi
201 Jackson Street, Anoka
Su-Th 11:00 - 23:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-25:00
68 more on the map.
History
The Champlin area was first settled when Father Louis Hennepin, a Franciscan priest from whom Hennepin County gets its name, Michael Accult, and Peter Dulay were captured by Lakota Indians. An Indian trading post was later established in the area. Charles Miles created the first permanent settlement in what came to be named Marshall Township. In 1859, it was split into two towns, Champlin and Dayton.
Champlin's name came from U.S. Navy Commodore Stephen Champlin. He was active in the war against England and Canada in 1812 and in the establishment of the Canadian–United States boundary. He died in 1870 in Buffalo, New York.
On August 30, 1853, Stephen Champlin's daughter, Eliza Ellen Champlin, married John B. Cook, a partner of Minnesota's Alexander Ramsey. Cook never resided in Champlin, but he was involved in real estate transactions there and in its incorporation. In 1947, part of the former Champlin Township was incorporated to form the village of Champlin, and on January 2, 1971, as the result of a petitioned order from the Minnesota Municipal Commission, Champlin Township and the village of Champlin consolidated to form the city of Champlin.
From the History section of Champlin, Minnesota on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay3
Churches and places of worship4
Grace Fellowship Church
Church · Baptist · 2.5 mi
8601 101st Avenue North, Brooklun Park
United Methodist Church- Anoka
Church · Methodist · 1.3 mi
850 South Street, Anoka
Shopping17
Harvest African Market
Grocery · 1.7 mi
3373 Coon Rapids Boulevard Northwest, Coon Rapids
Gas and EV charging8
Schools, colleges and libraries49
Anoka-Hennepin Regn Hs Summer Prog
School · 4.5 mi
1313 Coon Rapids Blvd Nw, Coon Rapids
Athlos Leadership Academy
School · 3.4 mi
10100 Noble Parkway North, Brooklyn Park
Healthcare13
Action Behavior Centers - ABA Therapy for Autism
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.3 mi
3777 Coon Rapids Blvd NW, coon rapids
Allina Health Mercy Pharmacy
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.2 mi
11850 Blackfoot Street Northwest, Coon Rapids
Mercy Health Care Center
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.2 mi
3960 Coon Rapids Boulevard Northwest, Coon Rapids
Mercy Heart & Vascular Center
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.1 mi
4040 Coon Rapids Boulevard Northwest, Coon Rapids
The Mother Baby Center
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.1 mi
4020 Coon Rapids Boulevard Northwest, Coon Rapids
Walgreens
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.3 mi
3470 River Rapids Drive Northwest, Coon Rapids
Map of Champlin
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 22°F | 2°F | 0.6 in | 5.1 in |
| Feb | 28°F | 7°F | 0.8 in | 9.6 in |
| Mar | 41°F | 19°F | 1.4 in | 6.3 in |
| Apr | 56°F | 32°F | 2.9 in | 5.7 in |
| May | 68°F | 45°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 78°F | 55°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 82°F | 60°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 80°F | 57°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 72°F | 48°F | 2.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 58°F | 36°F | 2.7 in | 0.7 in |
| Nov | 41°F | 23°F | 1.4 in | 4.3 in |
| Dec | 27°F | 11°F | 1.0 in | 12.4 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Andover 1N (7 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, 8 miles away.
- Anoka 3 mi north, about 5 min by car
- Brooklyn Park 5 mi southeast, about 8 min by car
- Andover 6 mi northeast, about 10 min by car
- Brooklyn Center 8 mi southeast, about 13 min by car
- Blaine 9 mi east, about 14 min by car
- Minneapolis 16 mi south, about 25 min by car
- St. Paul 21 mi southeast, about 33 min by car
- Big Lake 21 mi northwest, about 34 min by car
- Bloomington 24 mi south, about 39 min by car
- Apple Valley 31 mi south, about 50 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
- CR 12 in Champlin, Minnesota, Vcap36, CC BY 3.0
- Champlin Municipal Center, Widgetkid, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Champlin City Hall, Widgetkid, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Andrews Park, Champlin, Minnesota, Widgetkid, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Anoka-Champlin Bridge, McGhiever, CC BY 4.0
- Anoka-Champlin Bridge underside, McGhiever, CC BY 4.0
- Anoka-Champlin Mississippi River Bridge, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 3.0
- District 28 School 3, Elkman, CC BY-SA 3.0
- City of Osseo, Minnesota water tower (23208882724), Tony Webster from Portland, Oregon, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Mercy Hospital, Coon Rapids, Minnesota, Widgetkid, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Buzz Johnson, Darbracer, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kline Sanatarium 2024, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kline Sanatarium, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Kline Sanatarium, Anoka, MN, Tiggr222, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Heman L. Ticknor House, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Meadowlark (2353503092), Tony Webster from Portland, Oregon, United States, CC BY 2.0
- Elm Creek Park Reserve (2352658361), Tony Webster from Portland, Oregon, United States, CC BY 2.0
- Elm Creek Park Reserve (2353498122), Tony Webster from Portland, Oregon, United States, CC BY 2.0
- Elm Creek Park Reserve (2353483604), Tony Webster from Portland, Oregon, United States, CC BY 2.0
- Kline Sanitarium 1, Elkman, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Woodbury House 2019, McGhiever, CC BY 4.0
- Woodbury House 2015, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Woodbury House 3, Elkman, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Up close image of corn, AnderJohn82, CC0
- Colonial Hall Anoka, Elkman, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Colonial Hall and Masonic Lodge No 30, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Windego Park 1, Elkman, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Anoka Post Office 2, Elkman, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Anoka Post Office, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Shaw-Hammons House, Elkman, CC BY-SA 3.0
- CompaqPortableII, Rwallmow, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Jackson Hotel 3, Elkman, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Shaw-Hammons House 2013, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 3.0
- IBM Simon in leather case, RWallmow, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Jackson Hotel, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 3.0
- CompaqPortableIII, Rwallmow, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 1969 Dodge Charger SE (Dukes of Hazzard General Lee Tribute) (36671343453), Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Anoka County Government Center - Minnesota (53839413958), Tony Webster, CC BY 2.0
- 1964 Mercury Comet Caliente (23468656988), Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 1964 Mercury Comet Caliente (23468663178), Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, CC BY 2.0
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