City of Brooklyn Center

County: Hennepin

Population: 29,172 (2000)

Median Income: $44,570

Avg. Assessed Mkt Value: $192,925 (2006)

Chamber of Commerce: North Hennepin Chamber, 

Hospitals: North Memorial Medical Center

School District(s):  Anoka/Hennepin (11), www.anoka.k12.mn.us, (763) 506-1000,   Brooklyn Center (286),   Osseo (279),   Robbinsdale (281)

Electric:
  Xcel Energy, www.xcelenergy.com, (800) 895-4999
  Wright-Hennepin Cooperative Electrical Association, www.whe.org, (800) 943-2667
Gas:
  Centerpoint Energy, www.centerpointenergy.com, (612) 372-4727
Phone:
  Qwest Communications, www.qwest.com, (800) 244-1111
Cable:
  Comcast, www.comcast.com, (651) 222-3333
Water/Sewer:
  City of Brooklyn Center, www.ci.brooklyn-center.mn.us, (763) 569-3390
Garbage:
  Allied Waste/BFI, www.alliedwaste.com, (763) 784-2104
  Randy's Sanitation, www.randyssanitation.com, (763) 972-3335
  Walter's Recycling & Refuse, www.waltersrecycling.com, (763) 780-8464

About the Community of Brooklyn Center

Brooklyn Center is nestled along the banks of the Mississippi River just a few miles from downtown Minneapolis. Although largely developed, Brooklyn Center continues to attract new businesses. Within the past two years, the City has experienced unprecedented growth in its business sector, in no small part due to its attractive location and healthy economic climate. Brooklyn Center prides itself on its 522 acres of parks and nature centers, diverse residential and business community, affordable housing, quality education, convenient health care, accessible transportation, and historic Earle Brown Heritage Center. Brooklyn Center is a great place to start, and a great place to stay!

Brooklyn Center Parks & Recreation

Parks/Facilities:
The City of Brooklyn Center prides itself on 522 acres of parks and nature centers, each with its own personality. Combined with a 20-mile trail system extending to all neighboring communities and the Mississippi River close at hand, residents can walk or bicycle almost anywhere in minutes. In addition, Brooklyn Center offers numerous recreation programs and prides itself on its 522 acres of parks and nature centers. Amenities include tennis courts, play areas, hockey rinks, baseball diamonds, and basketball courts

Community Center
The Community Center features an Olympic sized indoor swimming pool with 150 ft. waterslide, zero depth entry wading pool, sauna, exercise room, fitness studio, family changing rooms, arcade area, and meeting and activity room rental.

Festival/Arts:
Earle Brown Days Festival, Entertainment in the Park, Kids' Carnival, Community Tripsters for senior citizens, Mini-500 Tournament.