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Brooklyn Park, Minnesota
City
Brooklyn Park City Hall in November 2006
Brooklyn Park City Hall in November 2006
Flag of Brooklyn Park, Minnesota
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 Official seal of Brooklyn Park, Minnesota
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Location of the city of Brooklyn Parkwithin Hennepin County, Minnesota
Location of the city of Brooklyn Park
within Hennepin County, Minnesota
Country United States
State Minnesota
County Hennepin
Settled 1852
Organized May 11, 1858
Incorporated (village) April 14, 1954
Incorporated (city) 1969
Area
 • City 26.549 sq mi (68.762 km2)
 • Land 26.076 sq mi (67.536 km2)
 • Water 0.473 sq mi (12.240 km2)  1.89%
Elevation
866 ft (264 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • City 86,478
 • Estimate 
(2023)
 82,017
 • Rank US: 437th
MN: 6th
 • Density 3,144.0/sq mi (1,214.0/km2)
 • Urban
2,914,866 (US: 16th)
 • Metro
3,712,020 (US: 16th)
Time zone UTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST) UTC−5 (CDT)
ZIP Codes
55428, 55429, 55443, 55444, 55445
Area code(s) 763
FIPS code 27-07966
GNIS feature ID 0640511
Sales tax 8.525%

Brooklyn Park is a city in Minnesota, located on the west side of the Mississippi River. It is just north of downtown Minneapolis in Hennepin County. Brooklyn Park is the sixth-largest city in Minnesota.

In 2020, about 86,478 people lived here. The city has a mix of developed areas and open spaces. You can still find farms, like the historic Eidem Homestead. This is a working farm from the 1900s. It's a fun place for families and school trips to visit.

A famous person, WWE Hall of Fame wrestler Jesse Ventura, was the mayor of Brooklyn Park. He served from 1991 to 1995. Later, he became the governor of Minnesota from 1999 to 2003.

Brooklyn Park is known as a "Tree City USA." It has many trails and parks, including the Rush Creek Regional Trail. The city is also home to Mississippi Gateway Regional Park. Several colleges are located here, such as Rasmussen University, North Hennepin Community College, and Hennepin Technical College.

History of Brooklyn Park

The first settlers from Michigan officially set up a town government in 1858. They named the area after their hometown, Brooklyn, Michigan. It was first called Brooklyn Township.

In 1911, the township split. The southeast part became a separate town called Brooklyn Center. Brooklyn Township then became the Village of Brooklyn Park in 1954. It officially became a city in 1969.

Where is Brooklyn Park Located?

Brooklyn Park is a city with a total area of about 26.5 square miles. Most of this area is land. A small part, about 0.47 square miles, is water.

The Mississippi River forms the eastern edge of the city. It separates Brooklyn Park from cities like Coon Rapids and Fridley.

Several major highways run through or near Brooklyn Park. These include I-94 and I-694 in the southern part. U.S. Route 169 is near the western side. State Highway 252 and State Highway 610 also serve the city.

Who Lives in Brooklyn Park?

The city's population was 86,478 people in 2020. This means about 3,316 people live in each square mile.

Brooklyn Park is a very diverse city. Here's a look at the different groups of people who live there:

  • In 2020, about 39.7% of the people were White.
  • About 29.5% were African American.
  • About 18.9% were Asian.
  • About 7.6% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino. People of Hispanic or Latino origin can be of any race.
  • The rest of the population included Native Americans, Pacific Islanders, and people of two or more races.

In 2010, there were 26,229 households in the city. About 41% of these households had children under 18 living with them. The average age of people in Brooklyn Park was 32.5 years.

What Kinds of Jobs are in Brooklyn Park?

Brooklyn Park has many different types of jobs. Here are some of the biggest job areas in the city:

  • Manufacturing: This includes making goods and products. It's the largest employer.
  • Health Care and Social Assistance: Jobs in hospitals, clinics, and social services.
  • Retail Trade: Jobs in stores where you buy things.
  • Educational Services: Jobs in schools and colleges.
  • Admin and Support and Waste: Jobs helping businesses run smoothly.
  • Accommodation and Food Services: Jobs in hotels and restaurants.

Parks and Fun Activities

Brooklyn Park offers many ways to stay active and have fun. The Three Rivers Figure Skating Club is based at the Brooklyn Park Community Activity Center. This is a great place for ice skating.

Schools and Learning

Students in Brooklyn Park attend schools from three different school districts:

  • Osseo Area School District 279
  • Anoka-Hennepin School District 11
  • Robbinsdale School District 281

High schools that serve Brooklyn Park students include:

  • Champlin Park High School
  • Cooper Senior High School
  • Osseo Senior High School
  • Park Center Senior High School

Some students can also choose to attend public schools in other districts. This is allowed under Minnesota's open enrollment law.

There are also private schools in Brooklyn Park. These include Maranatha Christian Academy and St. Vincent de Paul Parish School.

For higher education, Brooklyn Park has several colleges:

  • North Hennepin Community College
  • Hennepin Technical College
  • Rasmussen College

Famous People from Brooklyn Park

Many notable people have connections to Brooklyn Park:

See also

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