Brooklyn Park Community Center: Visitor Guide

Quick Answers: Which Activity Are You Visiting For?

Brooklyn Park Community Center Hours

Official city pages show different schedules because extended facility operation, recreation customer service and individual activities do not necessarily follow the same hours.

Holiday schedules, hockey tournaments, maintenance, private bookings and city events can change availability. For exact opening information use the official Brooklyn Park locations and hours directory.

Admission Fees: What’s Free and What Costs Money?

If you are visiting once, the daily fitness fee is the straightforward choice. If you plan to use the fitness room regularly, the $15 30-day pass may save money. For example, six separate $3 visits total $18, already exceeding the 30-day pass cost.

Free Indoor Walking Track: Distance, Rules and Timing

The CAC’s walking track is one of its most useful low-cost amenities. It circles above Arena 2 and is approximately 630 feet long.

Suggested Walking Distances

The track is normally open during its posted schedule, but hockey games and special events can interrupt public access. Wear comfortable walking shoes, follow directional signs and check the track’s status for the date you plan to visit.

Fitness Room: Equipment, Age Rules and Access

The fitness room provides a basic indoor workout option without requiring an expensive annual gym membership.

• Treadmills and elliptical machines for cardio.
• Upright and recumbent exercise bicycles.
• Resistance equipment for strength workouts.
• Exercise balls and other fitness equipment.
• Access for all ages, with an adult required for children under 15.

Fitness-room access is $3 daily or $15 for a 30-day pass. Eligible SilverSneakers and Silver&Fit participants may receive no-cost access. Ask the front desk to check membership eligibility before paying.

Adult Fitness Classes

The city also runs seasonal fitness classes, including yoga and other group workouts. These require session registration rather than assuming entry is included with a basic fitness-room payment.

1. Choose the class and confirm the correct age and skill level.
2. Check the session dates, enrollment status and fee.
3. Register online, by phone or at the CAC desk as directed.
4. Complete the required waiver or enrollment paperwork.
5. Check in at the front desk and follow the class attendance process.

For another Minnesota recreation facility with fitness and activity information, see our Eagan Community Center visitor guide covering fitness, gym access and indoor family activities.

Two Indoor Ice Arenas: Hockey, Figure Skating and Public Sessions

The Brooklyn Park CAC contains two ice arenas used by hockey teams, figure skating organizations, lessons and community sessions.

The ice arenas also host figure skating training and scheduled public skating. The city describes year-round figure skating classes for children and adults at different skill levels.

Skate Sharpening

Published city rates list regular skate sharpening at $5 per pair or $40 for an 11-sharpening pass. Sharpening is not always available, so check with the rink staff before bringing skates specifically for that service.

Public Skating Checklist

• Confirm the open-skate session date and time.
• Ask whether skate rental is available for that session.
• Check admission and rental costs separately.
• Arrive early for skate fitting and check-in.
• Ask whether the session is affected by games or tournaments.

The city also advertises ice-skating birthday-party arrangements during qualifying open-skate periods. Check guest limits and package conditions with staff before making a reservation.

Racquetball and Wallyball: Seasonal Court Rates

Two air-conditioned courts are available for racquetball or wallyball. Advance reservations are made by calling 763-493-8333. Published rates vary by season, weekday and time.

Racquetball Rates

Racquetball prices are per person, per hour.

Wallyball Rates

Wallyball prices are per court-hour.

Open Basketball and Indoor Pickleball

Monday Open Basketball

For the published 2026–27 season, the CAC lists selected Monday evening open basketball dates from October through May.

These are scheduled sessions, not a guarantee of daily open gym access. The east-end gymnasium is near the National Guard office. Confirm that your selected Monday is on the official season calendar.

Indoor Pickleball

Brooklyn Park has offered indoor pickleball at the CAC during the fall-through-spring season, with published drop-in pricing of $3 per session for the previous 2025–26 season. The next season’s availability and rates should be checked independently before visiting.

For comparison, our Shakopee Community Center guide explains Minnesota indoor gym, pickleball and recreation-center admission options, which may be useful when choosing a location for regular activities.

Room Rentals, Meetings, Weddings and Banquets

The CAC rents spaces for wedding receptions, meetings, banquets, celebrations and community gatherings. The venue includes the Grand Room, Gardenview Room and other event arrangements.

Important Event-Rental Policies

• The City uses rental agreements to specify dates, authorized spaces and approved use.
• Rental access begins at the time written in the agreement; setup and delivery timing must be coordinated.
• Renters must supervise participants and keep guests in approved areas.
• Room setup can include tables, chairs and approved presentation equipment.
• Special equipment and assistive listening devices should be requested in advance.
• The facility has an open catering policy, subject to event and rental conditions.
• Events serving alcohol require additional rules, approvals and security arrangements.
• Room decoration and attachment methods are restricted; seek approval before decorating.

Room Rental Price Guidance

For 2026 planning, published city budget material includes proposed or updated banquet-room pricing, but the final charge can depend on residency, weekday/weekend, room combination, tax and extra services. For example, the proposed 2026 all-bays Grand Room weekend rate was $1,150 per day for residents and $1,400 for non-residents, before applicable tax. Treat these as budgeting references rather than an unconditional booking quote.

If your main priority is an event venue with other amenities, the Shoreview Community Center guide covers another Minnesota facility with room rentals, fitness and family recreation.

How to Request a CAC Rental

1. Choose the event type, preferred date and alternate date.
2. Calculate the expected guest count and select the appropriate room capacity.
3. List catering, seating, stage, sound, projector and accessibility requirements.
4. Call 763-493-8333 and request current availability and an itemized quote.
5. Review the official rental policy, cancellation terms, deposits, insurance and any security requirements.
6. Complete the official agreement and pay through the city-approved channel only.

Sunfish Pond: Youth and Family Fishing

The CAC grounds include Sunfish Pond, a designated fishing area intended to introduce children and families to fishing. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources stocks the pond with bluegill sunfish.

Key Fishing Rules

• Anglers aged 16 or older generally need a valid Minnesota fishing license unless a statutory exemption applies.
• Adults may fish when accompanying a child who is fishing, subject to state regulations.
• Use designated fishing access points instead of damaging planted shorelines.
• Follow Minnesota DNR fishing limits and methods.
• Swimming is prohibited in Sunfish Pond.

Before fishing, read the current state fishing regulations and confirm whether the pond is open for the season.

Community Programs, Older Adults and Recreation Registration

Brooklyn Park’s Recreation and Parks Department offers changing seasonal programs for adults, older adults, teenagers, children and families. Programs may include exercise, social clubs, sports, activities, community celebrations and special-interest classes.

Older Adult Activities

City programming has included social groups, day trips, fitness sessions, educational events and scheduled luncheons. Some programs require advance registration and do not accept payment at the door.

How to Register for Programs

1. Open the City of Brooklyn Park Recreation and Parks program information.
2. Choose the seasonal program or activity category.
3. Review the age range, schedule, location, resident and non-resident fees.
4. Check whether fee assistance or another discount is available.
5. Register online, in person at the Community Activity Center, or by calling 763-493-8333.
6. Save the registration confirmation and any required forms.

Some programs may be eligible for financial assistance. Contact the Recreation and Parks Department about current scholarship criteria before paying the standard fee.

For a broader explanation of choosing the correct membership, class schedule or rental process, see our community recreation center guide to passes, registrations, schedules and visitor planning.

Parking, Entrances, Wi-Fi and Accessibility

The CAC is located along 85th Avenue North. It serves recreation participants, ice arena spectators, event attendees and renters, so parking conditions can change substantially during major tournaments or celebrations.

Parking and Construction Updates

In 2026, the City announced a parking-lot replacement project involving the west parking area and part of the area southeast of the main entrance. Temporary parking arrangements included areas near Edinbrook Terrace, with designated spaces reserved for older-adult programming and accessible parking.

The project was scheduled for completion in August 2026. Because construction schedules can change, visitors should check whether normal lot access has been restored instead of assuming the previous temporary arrangement remains in effect.

Public Wi-Fi

The city lists free Wi-Fi at the CAC, including its interior and portions of the south and west parking areas.

1. Open the Wi-Fi settings on your device.
2. Choose bp-guest.
3. Read and accept the connection terms when prompted.
4. Reconnect if the captive portal does not appear automatically.

Accessibility Questions

For an accessible event or program visit, ask staff about accessible parking, the entrance nearest your room, elevators or level access, accessible seating, and any required accommodation. The banquet policy also lists assisted-listening equipment among items that renters can request in advance.

Map and Getting to Brooklyn Park Community Activity Center

Destination: 5600 85th Ave N, Brooklyn Park, Minnesota 55443.

Before You Go: Practical Checklist

Official Pages for Final Verification