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Brooklyn Park is a city of about 85,000 people in Hennepin County, Minnesota, on the west bank of the Mississippi River roughly 12 miles northwest of downtown Minneapolis. Settled in the 1850s and long a farming township known for its potato fields, it grew quickly after the 1950s into one of the largest suburbs in the Twin Cities and one of the most diverse communities in the state.
The farming past lives on at the Eidem Homestead, a historic farm where costumed interpreters, barns and animals show rural life around 1900, and in Tater Daze, the city's long-running summer festival named for its potato heritage. Along the river, Mississippi Gateway Regional Park surrounds the historic Coon Rapids Dam with trails, picnic areas and river views.
The city also has the public Edinburgh USA golf course, regional trails that link parks and creeks, and a busy Hennepin County library. Downtown Minneapolis, the Mall of America and the lakes of the region are all within easy reach.
A historic farm owned by the city, with a restored farmhouse, barns and farm animals interpreting rural life in Brooklyn Park around 1900. Costumed staff lead tours and hands-on activities, and seasonal events include harvest and holiday programs. Check open days, as it runs on a limited schedule.
A Three Rivers regional park on the Mississippi River, formerly named Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park, with paved trails, picnic areas, fishing spots and a walkway across the historic Coon Rapids Dam. Watch for pelicans, eagles and herons along the river, especially during spring and fall migration.
A concrete dam across the Mississippi River completed in 1914 to generate hydroelectric power, now part of the regional parks on both banks. A walkway along the top of the dam links Brooklyn Park with Coon Rapids, giving wide views of the river and its birdlife. Visit in spring or fall to see migrating pelicans.
A city-owned public golf course designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr., known for its challenging layout, water hazards and a clubhouse styled after a Scottish manor. It has hosted professional tournaments in the past. Tee times are open to the public; book ahead for summer weekends.
A paved multi-use regional trail that crosses the northern part of the city, linking Elm Creek Park Reserve to the Mississippi River and Coon Rapids Dam area. It is popular with cyclists, walkers and in-line skaters, passing through wooded stretches and open fields. Bring water, as facilities are spaced out.
Brooklyn Park's long-running summer festival, named for the potato farms that once covered the city. It traditionally includes a parade, carnival rides, live music, food vendors and fireworks, drawing families from across the north metro. Check the city website for dates, usually in June.
A large, modern Hennepin County library branch with a bright reading area, children's space, computers, study rooms and community meeting rooms. It hosts story times, homework help and cultural programs that reflect the city's diverse population. Free Wi-Fi and comfortable seating make it a good rest stop.
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