Brooklyn Center, Suburban city in Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States
Description
Brooklyn Center sits along the western bank of the Mississippi River in Hennepin County, Minnesota. The community includes residential neighborhoods, commercial corridors, and green spaces that connect its various districts.
History
European settlers arrived in the area during 1852 and established farming communities along the riverbank. The settlement transitioned from a township to a village in 1911 before incorporating as a city in 1966.
Culture
North Hennepin Community College and Hennepin Technical College provide educational opportunities to students from diverse backgrounds in Brooklyn Center.
Practical
The Brookdale Service Center on Shingle Creek Parkway handles vehicle registration, licenses, permits, and document requests for local residents. Most administrative services operate on weekdays during standard business hours.
Did you know?
The Heritage Center was once the private Cap Martin estate before the city acquired it. Several rooms inside still retain original architectural details from its residential past.
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Camden Bridge
6 km
Webber Park Library
4.9 kmI-694 Bridge
3.8 km
North Mississippi Regional Park
5.1 km
Canadian Pacific Camden Place Rail Bridge
6.3 km
Brookdale Library
1.8 km
Banfill Tavern
4.4 km
Lawrence A. and Mary Fournier House
6.4 km
Bohanon Park
4.4 km
Robbinsdale Library
5 kmRiverfront Regional Park
4.1 km
Webber Park
5.5 km
Spanjers Park
4.8 kmMAC Wildlife Area
1.7 kmIslands of Peace Regional Park
3.9 km
Rockford Road Library
5.3 km
Folwell Park
6.3 km
Thomas Hollingsworth Park
5 kmBrookland Golf Park
3.4 kmCenterbrook Golf Course
2.6 kmElision Playhouse
5.3 kmFunny Looking Horse
5.6 kmGallery 5004
4.9 kmCootie
5 kmInstallation artwork, Work of art
3.8 kmScenic viewpoint
1.1 kmScenic viewpoint
1.1 kmWaterfall
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