The City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota is a part of Independent School District 13, which serves the communities of Columbia Heights, South Fridley, and Hilltop. Columbia Heights Public Schools is a small District, home to about 3,100 K-12 grade students in five schools. Within the District, the core values are community, excellence, collaboration, integrity, respect,… Read more »

The City of Columbia Heights is home to fifteen parks, two tennis courts, three public wading pools, four hockey rinks, four skating rinks, twelve softball/ baseball diamonds, and more. Huset Park West: A busy neighborhood park with much to offer Columbia Heights Residents. Equipped with four ball fields, new playground equipment, and a picnic shelter, there… Read more »

Columbia Heights, Minnesota is a city situated in the southernmost tip of Anoka County. Laid out over 2,176 acres, the city is home to 19,496 residents. The City of Columbia Heights has much to offer within and is only seven miles northeast of downtown Minneapolis. Within the community, there are several events for residents to… Read more »

The Village of Columbia Heights was formed in March 1898 after separating from Fridley township. At this point, Columbia Heights covered 1696 acres and was home to 100 citizens and 20 houses. The Charter of the City of Columbia Heights was adopted on July 21, 1921 and the city was officially established. In order to… Read more »

Kordiak County Park was the first park in the Anoka County Parks System. This 29-acre park is maintained as a natural retreat for residents and visitors of southern Anoka County. Kordiak County Park is also home to a plaque dedicated to Anoka County Veterans from World War II. It sits by a WWII howitzer cannon…. Read more »

The city of Columbia Heights, Minnesota is a first-ring suburb of Minneapolis and is located north of the Twin Cities metro area. A medium-sized suburb, Columbia Heights encompasses an area of just over 3.5 square miles and is home to just under 20,000 residents. Known for its Polish heritage and rich history, Columbia Heights has a… Read more »

Columbia Park in the northeast community of Minneapolis is bordered on the north by 37th Avenue, on the east by Central Avenue, on the south by 27 th Avenue and St. Anthony Boulevard and on its west side. The area neighborhood got its name for a few reasons: after Columbia Park, which is a local… Read more »

Because of its small size, Hilltop does not have many outdoor amenities within its city limits. However, residents have access to many great options just minutes away in the neighboring City of Columbia Heights. Some of the closest parks to the City of Hilltop include: McKenna Park: One of the most highly used parks within… Read more »

Hilltop, Minnesota is situated in Columbia Heights Public Schools (District 13), which also serves Columbia Heights and South Fridley. Columbia Heights Public Schools is a small District, home to about 3,100 K-12 grade students in five schools. Within the District, the core values are community, excellence, collaboration, integrity, respect, courage, and innovation. The College Board… Read more »

The area where Hilltop exists was once an unincorporated portion of Fridley Township. This area was home to a dairy farm. In the 1940s, several trailer park opened in the area. People living in the trailer parks were concerned their mobile homes would be removed, and because of this petitioned to be incorporated. In 1956,… Read more »

Hilltop, Minnesota is a very small community bordered on all sides by Columbia Heights. The City of Hilltop covers 0.12 square miles and is home to about 749 residents. While the city of Hilltop is within close proximity to busy suburban areas, it maintains a small-town feel, which is why the city is often known… Read more »

The area now known as Spring Lake Park was originally a part of Manomin County. Manomin County was established in May of 1857 and included Columbia Heights, Fridley, Hilltop, and Spring Lake Park. In April of 1870, the people of Manomin County petitioned to become a part of Anoka County and were accepted as a… Read more »

The city of Hilltop, Minnesota is a tiny city located just north of Minneapolis. Encompassing an area of just 0.12 square miles, Hilltop is one of the most unique cities surrounding the Twin Cities metro. Interestingly enough, Hilltop is entirely surrounded by the larger city of Columbia Heights. Home to about 750 residents, Hilltop began… Read more »

New Brighton, Minnesota has a population of close of 23,000 residents who live within its seven square mile city limits. The city is located within Ramsey County. Because of its location, New Brighton is mainly a residential suburb of the Twin Cities. Neighboring the cities of Mounds View, Arden Hills, and Columbia Heights, New Brighton… 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 Northeast community, located in the northeastern section of the city of Minneapolis, is home to a wide array of wonderful parks. Because of its more removed nature, away from the hustle and bustle of the inner city, Northeast is able to provide ample parkland for residents and visitors alike. Whether the parks are passive… 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 »