The best parks & outdoor spots in Coon Rapids

8 parks & outdoor spots we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Parks & Outdoors · 8 places · showing the latest additions first

Zane Sports Park

Parks & Outdoors

Expansive, outdoor athletic facility with multiple soccer fields, plus baseball & softball diamonds.

8717 Zane Ave N (Brooklyn Park)

“Expansive, outdoor athletic facility with multiple soccer fields, plus baseball & softball diamonds.”

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Brookdale Park & Dog Park

Parks & Outdoors

Sprawling dog park featuring ponds, a baseball field, plus a playground, picnic tables and walking trails.

7650 June Ave N (Brooklyn Park)

“Sprawling dog park featuring ponds, a baseball field, plus a playground, picnic tables and walking trails.”

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Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park

Parks & Outdoors

Dam featuring a walkway and scenic views along with paved trails for biking and hikes.

9750 Egret Blvd NW

“Dam featuring a walkway and scenic views along with paved trails for biking and hikes.”

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Rice Creek West Regional Trail Corridor

Parks & Outdoors

Linear park featuring a creek and paths for hiking, biking and wildlife viewing.

7000 Central Ave NE (Fridley)

“Linear park featuring a creek and paths for hiking, biking and wildlife viewing.”

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River Park

Parks & Outdoors

Park featuring playgrounds and a basketball court for outdoor sports.

101 83rd Ave N (Brooklyn Park)

“Park featuring playgrounds and a basketball court for outdoor sports.”

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Brooklyn Park Historical Farm

Parks & Outdoors

Brooklyn Park Historical Farm brings a 19-acre living history site to life from 1905 to 1920, with hands-on chances to dig in the gardens,…

4345 101st Ave N (Brooklyn Park)

“Brooklyn Park Historical Farm brings a 19-acre living history site to life from 1905 to 1920, with hands-on chances to dig in the gardens, explore nature, and visit the animals. Sneaky-good way to unplug this week, learn some market farming history, and let the kids (or you) play in the dirt.”

From the St. Paul newsletter, August 7, 2026

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Central Park

Parks & Outdoors

A wide variety of sports facilities from disc golf to hockey, plus a playground & a picnic pavilion.

8440 Regent Ave N (Brooklyn Park)

“A wide variety of sports facilities from disc golf to hockey, plus a playground & a picnic pavilion.”

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Andrews Park

Parks & Outdoors

Green space with athletic facilities & a playground, plus a picnic pavilion & seasonal splash pad.

7200 117th Ave N (Champlin)

“Green space with athletic facilities & a playground, plus a picnic pavilion & seasonal splash pad.”

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