The city of Brooklyn Park, Minnesota is a city of close to 78,000 residents. As the second largest suburb of Minneapolis and the sixth largest city based on population in Minnesota, Brooklyn Park is home to many beautiful homes and a dynamic, active community. The city encompasses 26 square miles and its location near Minneapolis… Read more »

The city of Brooklyn Park, Minnesota is a large, suburban city located north of Minneapolis. As one of the bigger cities in the state of Minnesota (based on population), currently it is the sixth largest, Brooklyn Park offers residents a very active community that is rich with amenities. With a population of close to 78,000… Read more »

As one of the “USA Tree City” recipients, Brooklyn Park, Minnesota is nationally recognized for its parks system. The city is home to 47 miles of trails, and 67 award-winning parks that encompass over 1,700 acres. Residents of Brooklyn Park have an abundance of outdoor amenities to enjoy. With so many options available, there are… Read more »

“This is Paradise,” Pierre Bottineau exclaimed, he took a look at the beautiful prairie and woods before him. Pierre was a man that was traveling through the area from North Dakota, and he was one of the first people besides the Native Americans to visit the location of Brooklyn Township. After he had visited and… Read more »

Brooklyn Park is served by Osseo Area Schools, school district 279, an award-winning school system that inspires and prepares all students with the confidence, courage, and competence to achieve their dreams. Serving all or parts of Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park, Corcoran, Dayton, Maple Grove, Osseo, Plymouth, and Rogers, this district is the fifth largest in… Read more »

The city of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota is home to 23 different parks as well as a number of trails. Located north of Minneapolis, Brooklyn Center makes an effort to provide outdoor space for its inhabitants. With numerous amenities, the parks of Brooklyn Center play an important role in the community. Some of the most notable… Read more »

Coon Rapids, Minnesota is home to an abundance of recreational opportunities. The city boasts 850 acres of city parks, 2 regional county parks, Bunker Hills Golf Club, and an ice arena. Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park: A unique park situated in Coon Rapids. The Mississippi River defines the boundaries of the 446 acre park. Within… Read more »

The Camden community is home to a wide array of parks and outdoor recreational spaces for residents to enjoy. There are 11 main parks throughout the community in addition to multiple small, natural areas. The parks include: Cleveland Park: A 1.4 acre park that was developed in conjunction with its neighbor, the Lucy Laney at… Read more »

The city of Minneapolis, Minnesota contains 11 unique communities, each with their own distinct neighborhoods. Among all of these separate areas are countless parks and recreation opportunities. Ranging in size from massive, regional parks to small, neighborhood treasures, residents of Minneapolis have plenty of options when it comes to life in the outdoors. The following… Read more »

The City of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota is a city located north of Minneapolis. With close to 12,000 residents and being just 10 miles outside of Minneapolis, Brooklyn Center offers residents a mix of urban and suburban living. Not to be confused with its neighbor, Brooklyn Park, Brooklyn Center is the home of several major businesses and… Read more »

Brooklyn Center, Minnesota is a city of close to 31,000 residents. It’s large size and location near Minneapolis give it a dynamic and powerful community. Within the city, residents are given access to numerous events, amenities, and businesses, all of which add to the community. Some of the most notable include the following. When it… Read more »

The area known today as Brooklyn Center, Minnesota was originally owned by the government, and was not made public for residential use until after the treaty with the Dakota Indians had been set in place. This treaty allowed settlers to make their homes in the land that once belong to the Native Americans.  In the… Read more »

Coon Rapids, Minnesota is in Anoka-Hennepin School District 11. The district serves 11 communities: all of Coon Rapids, Anoka, and Champlin, and parts of Andover, Blaine, Brooklyn Park, Dayton, Fridley,  Ham Lake, Nowthen, Oak Grove, and Ramsey. Within the Anoka-Hennepin School District there are 37,880 students in 34 different schools. Hoover Elementary is situated in… Read more »

The city of Fridley, Minnesota is a first ring suburb of Minneapolis and is home to over 27,000 residents. Known around the state for its small-town feel, Fridley offers the amenities of a bigger city while maintaining the charm that is found within a smaller community. Residents enjoy many aspects of life within Fridley, but… Read more »

The city of Minneapolis, Minnesota is the largest city within the entire state. As one of the “Twin Cities”, Minneapolis and its neighbor St. Paul constitute the 16th largest metro area in the nation. With over 400,000 residents, Minneapolis is a dynamic and bustling city. Minneapolis is a very important economic center in the Midwest…. Read more »

The northernmost city in the Hennepin County, Dayton, Minnesota is a small, rural town within driving distance of the Twin Cities metro area. A city of only close to 5,000 people, residents of the city of Dayton enjoy the peaceful and spacious lifestyle that the city offers. Dayton is located at the confluence of the Crow… Read more »

The city of Dayton, Minnesota has a population of close to 5,000 residents. As the northernmost city in Hennepin county, residents enjoy a semi-rural community with very little commercial development. While most of the city is within Hennepin county, part of the city is located in Wright county as well. Residents choose to live in… Read more »

Osseo Area Schools, school district 279, is an award-winning school system that inspires and prepares all students with the confidence, courage, and competence to achieve their dreams. Serving all or parts of Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park, Corcoran, Dayton, Maple Grove, Osseo, Plymouth, and Rogers, this district is the fifth largest in the state. It is… Read more »

Corcoran is unique in that it is a part of three different school districts. The districts are Osseo Public School District, Wayzata Public School District, and Rockford Public School District. Osseo Area Schools, school district 279, is an award-winning school system that inspires and prepares all students with the confidence, courage, and competence to achieve… Read more »

Champlin, Minnesota is a city that is a member of Hennepin County, and located northwest of Minneapolis. This city borders the Mississippi River, as well as the cities of Anoka, Dayton, Brooklyn Park, Maple Grove and Coon Rapids. The current population of residents is close to 24,000 and the land area of the city covers… Read more »

The city of Champlin, Minnesota is a city of close to 24,000 residents. As one of the northern cities in Hennepin County, Champlin enjoys a suburban atmosphere with plenty of space. With ample park land set aside, numerous amenities, and a location on the Mississippi River, residents of the city enjoy modern comfort in a… Read more »

The city of Osseo, Minnesota has an area of only 0.75 square miles and is almost completely developed. This high level of development encourages a close-knit and active community among Osseo’s near 2,500 residents. What really makes Osseo stand out is its small-town feel. It maintains a very close community while also being surrounded by… Read more »

The City of Osseo, Minnesota is located in the northeastern part of Hennepin County. Initially, Osseo was under the government townships of Brooklyn Park and Maple Grove. In the Spring of 1875,  Osseo was incorporated as its own city. “This is Paradise,” Pierre Bottineau exclaimed, he took a look at the beautiful prairie and woods… Read more »

Osseo Area Schools, school district 279, is an award-winning school system that inspires and prepares all students with the confidence, courage, and competence to achieve their dreams. Serving all or parts of Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park, Corcoran, Dayton, Maple Grove, Osseo, Plymouth, and Rogers, this district is the fifth largest in the state. It is… Read more »

Shingle Creek, a neighborhood in the Camden Community, is located in the very corner of the city’s far northwest border. The neighborhood runs along the north and south ends through the eastern portion of the neighborhood. The creek flows into the Mississippi River in north Minneapolis and is enclosed by parkland. In 1852 the very… Read more »

Lind-Bohanon is a neighborhood on Minneapolis’s farthest north side, is bordered by Brooklyn Center and spreads east to the Mississippi River. Both the neighborhood and its local school are named for Jenny Lind, a famous Swedish soprano born during the early 1800’s. When people choose to live in this neighborhood, they typically stay for a… Read more »