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Welcome to Coon Rapids Minnesota
Community strength...for generations.
Travel to Coon Rapids! We would love to share with you what our exciting community has to offer. Coon Rapids is the metropolitan area's gateway to the northern part of the state. For all our residents and visitors alike, we offer a unique combination of urban excitement and small town friendliness with many opportunities to work and play.
Recreational activities abound in Coon Rapids with many neighborhood and regional parks, municipal golf course, indoor and outdoor ice rinks, softball and baseball fields, tennis and basketball courts, hiking and biking trails, skateboard parks, and fishing and boating opportunities for everyone to enjoy.
As a fully developed city, the current focus is on redevelopment and enhancement. This is evident with changes in land use from commercial to residential in sections of the city, upgraded roadways, a revitalized park system, decorative lighting, landscaping and flower beds. The city is thriving, and this is reflected in the amenities that enhance our quality of life.
Coon Rapids is 23 square miles and offers numerous neighborhood and regional parks, a municipal golf course, indoor ice arenas, outdoor ice rinks, softball and baseball fields, tennis courts, hiking and biking trails, swimming pools, and a major shopping development for everyone to enjoy.
Travel to Coon Rapids today and experience fun-filled family attractions and more! We have a wealth of Coon Rapids tourism information to help you plan your stay. Search for attractions and events on the Coon Rapids things to do page. Find lodging specials or search for accommodations on the Coon Rapids lodging page. If you’re looking for a meeting space, check the Coon Rapids meeting space listings. If you can’t find what you are looking for, don’t hesitate to contact us. We’ll help you get the information you need. We hope you have a wonderful stay in our community and that you’ll come back often.
Bunker Hills Golf Course
Bunker Hills is a premier golf destination nestled in beautiful Bunker Hills Regional Park in Coon Rapids, Minnesota. It has been recognized as one of the top 25 public courses in the country by Golf Digest.
This challenging course is characterized by large greens, tree-lined fairways and the unique character of seventy-five bunkers.
The City broke ground on a new Clubhouse that will open in June 2011. It will feature a brand-new 38,000-square foot clubhouse with restaurant, grill, dinner theater, and banquet space for weddings and events. The clubhouse has racquetball courts and full locker rooms.
Ice Arena
The City will be constructing a new 59,000-square foot Ice Arena as the first part of a multi-phase Community Center project. The arena will be complete in September 2011.
Homes and Education
The rolling hills, valleys, lakes and streams have become the perfect backdrop for the housing boom experienced in the MetroNorth communities. Here you will find a unique blend of urban amenities in a friendly, small-town atmosphere, where neighbors still know each other.
With award-winning schools, major hospitals, world class recreational facilities, and post-secondary education institutions, it's easy to see why so many people are choosing to live and work in MetroNorth communities such as Coon Rapids.
Minnesota has the nation's second-highest graduation rate, and nearly two-thirds of the graduates are going on to college. Schools are focusing their efforts on preparing students with high-tech computer skills and knowledge regarding a global economy.
Business and Industry
The area's first industry was logging. After building a dam on the Rum River in 1853, pioneers established sawmills, flour mills and factories. Today, approximately 15,000 acres of rich peat soil produce a variety of vegetables and more sod than any other county in the nation. The products are sold throughout the U.S. and Canada with an estimated value of $30 million per year for the area's economy. However, the single biggest contributor to Anoka County's economy is manufacturing.
Some of the largest employers include Anoka Hennepin ISD #11, Medtronic, Inc., Hoffman Engineering Company, Onan Corporation, Anoka County and Mercy/Unity Medical Centers.
Leisure Time
The MetroNorth area boasts four regional parks which offer horseback riding, camping and picnicking. Families enjoy the four-foot waves at the area's wave pool located at Bunker Hills Regional Park. If golfing is on your agenda, be sure to check out one or more of the eight courses located in the MetroNorth, including our premiere City golf course, Bunker Hills.