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Announcements:
The Penguin, Polar Bear and Adult Pond Hockey leagues are cancelled as of January 14, 2021, due to restrictions and low enrollment. Refunds will be issued and parents will be contacted individually.
The Brainerd Parks and Recreation Skating Rinks are currently open to the public. (Bane Park, Gregory Park, & Mill Avenue Park).
The Warming Houses are tentatively scheduled to open on January 25, 2021. This means during the closure there will be no access to restroooms, lights, or loaner skate program; please plan accordingly.
Mission
To serve Brainerd residents and visitors by offering high-quality, affordable recreational opportunities, and a clean, well-maintained park system.
Vision
Offer residents and visitors a first-class parks and recreation system. Our parks will be areas of land that are designed, maintained and strategically located to meet active and passive recreational needs of residents and visitors. Goals
- Update existing parks so that they are clean, functional, and an asset to the city and surrounding areas.
- Develop parks and trails to meet the needs of new and expanding programs and accommodate future growth.
- Expand recreational activities to accommodate the interests of broad range of people.
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Cancellations
View cancellation updates for recreation programs, games, and events.
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Events
Learn more about Brainerd's community events such as the Arbor Day Celebration, Easter Egg Hunt, Fishing Clinic, and Great Pumpkin Festival.
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Forestry
Find a variety of resources and ordinances regarding forestry in the City of Brainerd.
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Memorial Trees & Benches
A memorial tree or bench is a meaningful, lasting way to remember or honor a loved one, commemorate a special event or make a donation to beautify our city parks.
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Online Registration
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Park Board
The Parks and Recreation Board has control and supervision of all parks and parkways within the city of Brainerd.
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Parks
View a listing of Brainerd's parks and their amenities.
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Pavilion Rental
View a listing of park pavilions available for reservation.
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RV Camping
Learn more about the Lum Park RV Campground and its amenities.
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Sports
Find and register for Brainerd recreation teams and leagues of all sorts.
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Tournaments
Find information on local sports tournaments for all ages.
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Virtual Recreation
Brainerd Parks and Recreation now offers Virtual Recreation *NEW* opportunities for children, families, and adults. This page was created in hopes to keep people exploring, learning, and growing in our community & parks!
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Dog Recreation
Everything Brainerd has to offer for Dogs!
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Parks & Recreation
Physical Address
501 Laurel Street
Brainerd, MN 56401
Phone: 218-828-2320
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Katie Kaufman
Recreation Coordinator
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Troy Harris
Maintenance Foreman
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Kim Finch
Administrative Specialist