Brooklyn Park, Minnesota Travel Information

A Historical and Cultural Getaway within the Twin Cities: There's no Place Like Home Today Minneapolis and St. Paul are affectionately known as the “Twin Cities,” but situated, for the most part, on the opposite banks of the Mississippi River, they are anything but the same. Although ... Minneapolis, MN

A Recreational Getaway within the Twin Cities: Make a Day of It There are more than twenty-two lakes within the Twin Cities proper, tens of miles of river flowing through them, and about 200 parks. The park system in each dates back over a century and remains a pr... Minneapolis, MN

Bunker Hills Rustic Loop Campground Bunker Hills Regional Park lies just beyond the last of the suburbs of the metropolitan Twin Cities, north side (including the Anoka area), and the ever-expanding open country to the north. Bunker Hil... Andover, MN

Lake Minnetonka Loop Lake Minnetonka, the largest lake in the Twin Cities, is beloved of wealthy residents, boaters, and nature lovers alike. A 40-mile circle tour of Minnetonka’s beauty spots and historic towns, with sid... Wayzata, MN

Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota The license plates—“Land of 10,000 Lakes”—are misleading. The number of lakes is actually closer to 15,000. Throw the Mississippi River into the equation, and you can see how the preponderance of wate... Minneapolis, MN

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Coon Rapids Dam (Distance: 3.2 mi) While the key feature that draws visitors to this park is a restored dam across the Mississippi River, it’s the primitive bottomlands along the riverbank that provide the appeal for many hikers.

Coon Rapids, MN - Hiking - length:2.2 mi

Elm Creek Park Reserve (Distance: 4.5 mi) Great beginner loop in Hennepin County's largest park; fun paved path and nature center available for diversions from the dirt; lots of wildlife. Tread: 1 mile paved trail; 4 miles dirt and grass sin...

Maple Grove, MN - Mountain Biking - length:5 mi

Rice Creek (Distance: 5.5 mi) Rice Creek is a fun run with swift water and easy rapids in the heart of the Twin Cities. The bends and tight channel get tricky in high water. Downed trees on sharp bends can upset your canoe.

Minneapolis, MN - Whitewater Paddling - length:6.6 mi

Elm Creek Park Reserve (Distance: 6.0 mi) Elm Creek is a gorgeous park, and its bike trails are perfect for new riders. The best time to go is for an early morning cruise through the woods and near the lake. The land and water habitats bring ...

Maple Grove, MN - Mountain Biking - length:4.4 mi

Elm Creek Park Reserve (Distance: 6.3 mi) With more than 4,900 acres within the park’s boundary, Elm Creek Park Reserve naturally represents one of the longest hiking loops in the state. The 10-mile Hayden-Lemans Lake loop encircles most of t...

Maple Grove, MN - Hiking - length:11.25 mi

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Brookland Exec Nine Hole Brookland Exec Nine Hole Golf Course Municipal, 18 holes 3698 yards, par 30 0.2 miles from center of Brooklyn Park, Minnesota

Edinburgh U.S.A. Edinburgh U.S.A. Municipal, 18 holes 6727 yards, par 72 1.2 miles from center of Brooklyn Park, Minnesota

Centerbrook Centerbrook Golf Course Municipal, 9 holes 2994 yards, par 27 3.5 miles from center of Brooklyn Park, Minnesota

New Hope Village New Hope Village Golf Course Municipal, 9 holes 2662 yards, par 27 3.6 miles from center of Brooklyn Park, Minnesota

Eagle Lake Eagle Lake Golf Center Municipal, 18 holes 1785 yards, par 31 4.7 miles from center of Brooklyn Park, Minnesota

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