Welcome to the City of Coon Rapids, MN
Coon Rapids is an exciting community and the metropolitan area's
gateway to the northern part of the state. For all our residents, we offer a
unique combination of urban excitement and small town friendliness with many
opportunities to work and play together.
The City also has a strong
interest in developing and preserving the amenities that make suburban living a
pleasure. There is a wide range of housing options, making Coon Rapids
attractive to everyone regardless of age or income. We have an interesting
variety of restaurants, shopping areas, plus a broad range of churches and
service clubs.
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.
Change abounds in our city. 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.
Best regards,
Coon Rapids City
Council
Noted in Money Magazine's 2006 Best Places to Live
Coon Rapids is a city with many strengths. It has the advantages of a large city with a small town feel. It has affordable housing, low taxes, quality education, outstanding community involvement and volunteerism and is conveniently located with access to major highways to connect to the entire metropolitan region.