Once part of Ramsey and Benton Counties, Anoka County was settled in the 1850s by fur traders. Communities developed near railway centers and nearby rivers and lakes. By 1869, Anoka County was established and the name was a combination of Indian words meaning both side of working waters. Early industry included agriculture and lumbering and the city of Anoka was selected as the county seat. A courthouse was built in 1878, remaining unchanged until 1955 when it was remodeled to house a variety of government offices. After World War II, Anoka County began to grow as community developments attracted new citizens. Today Anoka County is home to approximately 327,090 residents.
CITIES
County Cities
Not including unincorporated communities
CITIES
Andover
Anoka (County Seat)
Bethel
Blaine
Centerville
TRAILS
Skijoring, Bicycling, Snowmobiling and more.
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Anoka County has a wide variety of trails for your outdoor enjoyment. From skijoring, snowmobiling, hiking, equestrian trails and more, we’ve gathered information on the trails’ location for your convenience. If you happen to know of any we missed, please pass them on to us. Also, remember to be responsible while using the trails.
EVENTS
Local Events
If you’re looking for some entertainment, here’s a list of events going on:
JANUARY
WinterFest Anoka
Snowflake Days Celebration Coon Rapids (Jan-Feb)
Sno-Ball Dance Sport Competition Coon Rapids (Jan-Feb)
Commitment Day 5K Coon Rapids
Winterfest Fridley
Snow Day Blaine
St. Francis Area Annual Dinner
Family Day at Able Park Spring Lake Park
Columbus Lions Club Pancake & French Toast Breakfast
FEBRUARY
Polar Plunge Anoka
Police vs Fire Department Hockey Game Coon Rapids
Senior Snowflake Party Coon Rapids
Winter Fun at Sand Creek Park Coon Rapids
Sweetheart Dance Spring Lake Park
Snow Buddy Scavenger Hunt Spring Lake Park
Royal Ball Lino Lakes
MARCH
North Metro Home & Garden Show Blaine
North Suburban Home Show Coon Rapids
Get Lucky in Anoka
Eggstravaganza Hunt Lino Lakes
APRIL
Anoka County Senior EXPO Coon Rapids
Home, Landscaping & Garden Fair Coon Rapids
Spring Ice Show Coon Rapids
Diva Days Anoka
Easter Egg Hunt Spring Lake Park
Bethel Clean-Up Days
MAY
Anoka Mothers Day Stroll
Springtime & Sunshine Festival Anoka
Food Truck Wednesdays Ramsey (May-Oct)
EDA Business Expo Ramsey
Business Expo St. Francis
Pioneer Days St. Francis (May-Jun)
St. Francis Annual Adult Prom
Cinco de Mayo Celebration St. Francis
Spring Clean Up Day Lexington
Lexington City Anniversary Celebrations
Andover Farmers Market (Tuesdays, May-Oct)
Music in the Park (Every other Wednesday, May-Aug)
Spring Lake Park
A Night 4 HOPE Coon Rapids
5K Walk for Mental Wellness Coon Rapids
Memorial Day Services Coon Rapids
Coon Rapids Bike Rodeo
JUNE
The Anoka Classic Car Show Coon Rapids (Saturdays, Jun-Sept)
Coon Rapids Farmers Market (Wednesdays, Jun-Oct)
Coon Rapids Summer Concert Series (Thursdays, Jun-Aug)
Performance in the Park Blaine (Saturdays, Jun-Aug)
Blaine Festival
Columbia Heights Parade & Jamboree
Columbia Heights Community Art & Info Fair
City Wide Garage Sales Columbia Heights
Columbia Heights Movie in the Park (Fridays, Jun-Sept)
Columbia Heights Music in the Park (1st Wednesdays, Jun-Aug)
49er Days Fridley
Fridley Community Concert Series (Mondays & Tuesdays, Jun-Aug)
Tower Days Spring Lake Park
Annual Police Bike Rodeo St. Francis
St. Francis Farmers Market (Wednesdays, Jun-Sept)
Farmers Market on the Rum Anoka (Wednesdays, June-Sept)
Ham Lake Freedom Festival (June-July)
Ham Lake Freedom Festival
Ham Lake Farmers, Artisan & Community Market (Wednesdays, Jun-Sept)
Nowthen Farmers Market (Thursdays, June-Sept)
Movies in the Park (Every other Wednesday, Jun-Jul)
Spring Lake Park
Music in the Park Circle Pines (Every Other Thursday, June-Aug)
The Draw Summer Concert Series Ramsey (Thursdays, Jun-Aug)
JULY
4th of July Fireworks & Celebration Coon Rapids
Hope 4 Youth Supply Drive Coon Rapids
The Harbor 5K Coon Rapids
Family Fun Fest Craft & Gift Show Andover
Anoka Sidewalk Sale
Anoka County Fair Anoka
Riverfest & Craft Fair Anoka
Annual Fireworks Anoka
Booster Day East Bethel
Fete des Lacs Centerville
3M Championship Blaine
Columbia Heights Eat & Greet @ LaBelle Park
Blaine Bike Rodeo
Slice of Shoreview Annual Parade, Carnival & Arts & Crafts
Ice Cream Social St. Francis
Summer Big Cup St. Francis
AUGUST
Ham Lake Open Golf Classic
Night to Unite Ramsey, Columbus, Oak Grove, Nowthen, Bethel & Blaine
Food Truck Festival Anoka
Circle Pines City Celebration
Annual Family Corn Roast Circle Pines
National Night Out St. Francis, Columbia Heights
Game Fair Ramsey
Ramsey EDA Business Appreciation Day & Golf Tournament
Blue Heron Days Lino Lakes
Stockyard Days New Brighton
Festival in the Park Mounds View
Be Brave 5k Blaine
Bark in the Park Blaine
Saftey Camp Blaine
CRPA Annual Golf Tournament Coon Rapids
Monarch Festival Columbia Heights
Bethel Days (3rd Weekend)
SEPTEMBER
Happy Days Festival Ramsey
Autumn’s in the Air Craft & Gift Expo Ramsey
Fallapalooza Anoka
Hope Fest Anoka
Wellness Fair Lino Lakes
World Fest Blaine
Blaine Triathlon
Andover Fall Craft & Gift Fair
Nowthen Heritage Festival
Nowthen Threshing Show
Columbia Heights PRIDE
CRFD Annual Golf Tournament Coon Rapids
Love My Pet Fair Coon Rapids
City Wide Garage Sales St. Francis
Annual Chamber Golf Tournament St. Francis
Fall Festival & Car Show Lexington
Columbus Fall Fest
OCTOBER
Anoka Halloween & Haunted House
Halloween Gray Ghost 5K Run & Walk Anoka
Wargo Fall Festival Anoka
Big Parade of Little People Anoka
Monster Mash Anoka
Grand Day Parade Anoka
Anoka Vintage Fest
Wicked Windows Walkabout Anoka
Pumpkin Night in the Park Fridley
Trunk-or-Treat Blaine
The Dane Trot Blaine
Oktoberfest Blaine
Fall Craft Fair Blaine
Pumpkin Hunt Blaine
Brew Fest Ham Lake
Business Trick or Treat St. Francis
Chaos Family Fun 5k Walk/Run St. Francis
Truck or Treat Columbia Heights
Columbia Height Fire Department Open House
Fall Fest Spring Lake Park
Scarecrow Crawl Lino Lakes
Bobbing for Pumpkins Lino Lakes
NOVEMBER
Pink Friday Anoka
FAB Fest Anoka
Holiday Craft & Vendor Show Anoka
Small Business Saturday Area Wide
Hardwater Ice Fishing Expo Blaine
Royal Party Blaine
Winter Celebration Blaine
Gobble Till You Wobble Craft & Gift Expo Ramsey
Letters from Santa & Secret Holiday Shop Lino Lakes (Nov-Dec)
DECEMBER
Christmas Tree Lighting Anoka
Stocking Stroll Anoka
Merry Grinchmas! Anoka
For a Hometown Holiday Anoka
Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony Oak Grove
Secret Holiday Shop Lino Lakes
Jingle & Mingle Craft Fair Blaine
EVENT DATES TO BE ANNOUNCED:
Holiday City Tours Columbia Heights
SnoBLAST Columbia Heights
*Events are subject to change*
RESIDENTIAL SERVICES
County Residential Services
Contact information for all-purpose residential needs.
Administration (763) 324-4700
Attorney (763) 324-5550
Community Development (763) 324-4650
Court Administration (763) 760-6700
Economic Assistance (763) 422-7200
EMERGENCY 911
Emergency Management (763) 324-4740
Extension (U of M) (763) 324-3495
Facilities Management (763) 324-1900
GIS (763) 324-3200
Highway Department (763) 324-3199
Human Resources (763) 324-4300
Human Services/ Gov. Ctr. (763) 324-4000
Integrated Waste Mgmt. & Recycling Solutions (763) 324-3400
Law Library (763) 324-5560
Library (763) 324-1500
Medical Examiner (763) 324-4400
Parks & Recreation (763) 324-3300
Sheriff (763) 324-5100
Social Services & Bhvrl. Hlth. (763) 324-1400
Surveyor (763) 324-3200
Transit (763) 324-3250
Veteran Services (763) 324-4500
AREA ATTRACTIONS
County Area Attractions
Experience some of the great opportunities and adventures that await in the Anoka County.
ANOKA AREA ICE ARENA
4111 N 7th Ave. | Anoka | (763) 427-8163
ANOKA AQUATIC CENTER
1551 7th Ave. | Anoka | (763) 421-7740
ANOKA COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
2135 3rd Ave. | Anoka | (763) 421-0600
ANTIQUES ON MAIN
212 E Main St. | Anoka | (763) 323-3990
BANFILL-LOCKE CENTER FOR THE ARTS
666 East River Road | Fridley | (763) 574-1850
THE BIG WHITE HOUSE
1900 3rd Ave. | Anoka | (763) 506-0562
BLAINE BASEBALL COMPLEX
1150 Paul Pkwy. NE | Blaine | (763) 785-6164
BLAINE CONQUER NINJA GYM
1467 101st Ave. NE | Blaine | (952) 378-1285
BLAINBROOK ENTERTAINMENT CENTER
12000 Central Ave. NE | Blaine | (763) 755-8686
BOULEVARD PLAZA
(Splash pad, park, & event space)
11002 Crooked Lake Blvd. NW | Coon Rapids | (763) 755-2880
BOWLERO BLAINE
11351 Ulysses St. NE | Blaine | (763) 561-2230
BROOKHALL EVENT CENTER
11930 Central Ave. NE | Blaine | (763) 755-8731
BUNKER BEACH WATER PARK
701 County Rd. A | Coon Rapids | (763) 324-3310
BUNKER HILLS ACTIVITIES CENTER
550 Bunker Lake Blvd. NW | Anoka | (763) 324-3300
BUNKER HILLS GOLF COURSE
12800 Bunker Prairie Rd. NW | Coon Rapids | (763) 755-4141
CASTLE FIELD
600 Castle Field Blvd. | Anoka
CENTENNIAL SPORTS ARENA
4810 103rd Ln. NE | Circle Pines | (763) 792-6090
CHEAP SKATE ROLLER CENTER
3075 Coon Rapids Blvd. NW | Coon Rapids | (763) 427-8980
CLASSIC BOWL
11707 Round Lake Blvd. NW | Coon Rapids | (763) 421-4402
COMPLETE HELICOPTERS, INC.
8891 Airport Rd.NE #7B | Blaine | (763) 780-2898
COURTYARDS OF ANDOVER
13545 Martin St. NW | Andover | (763) 754-6953
FOGERTY ARENA
9250 Lincoln St. NE | Blaine | (763) 780-3328
THE FUN LAB
10650 Baltimore St. NE Suite 300 | Blaine | (763) 392-4522
GOLDEN WINGS FLYING MUSEUM
8891 Airport Road C-6 | Blaine | 763-786-5004
GRAND SLAM FAMILY FUN CENTER
2941 Coon Rapids Blvd. NW | Coon Rapids | (763) 427-1959
HAM LAKE LANES
16465 MN-65 | Ham Lake | (763) 434-6010
HIDDEN HAVEN GOLF CLUB
20520 Polk St. NE | East Bethel | (763) 434-4626
HISTORIC DOWNTOWN ANOKA
12 Bridge Square | Anoka | (763) 421-7130
KRISTA ARTISTA
118 E Main St. | Anoka | (763) 421-7588
LEXINGTON ATHLETIC COMPLEX
4286 121st Ave. NE | Blaine | (763) 785-6164
LILLI PUTT
1349 Coon Rapids Blvd. NW | Coon Rapids | (763) 755-1450
THE LINKS AT NORTHFOLK
9333 Alpine Dr. NW | Ramsey | (763) 241-0506
LYRIC ARTS MAIN STREET STAGE
420 E Main St. | Anoka | (763) 422-1838
MAJESTIC OAKS GOLF CLUB
701 Bunker Lake Blvd. NE | Ham Lake | (763) 755-2140
NATIONAL SPORTS CENTER
1750 105th Ave. NE | Blaine | (763) 785-5600
NORTHTOWN MALL
398 Northtown Dr. NE | Blaine | (763) 786-9704
RIVERDALE VILLAGE
12761 Riverdale Blvd. | Coon Rapids | (651) 374-9901
THE ROOKERY ACTIVITY CENTER
7690 Village Dr. | Lino Lakes | (651) 982-2468
ROSELAWN STABLES
24069 Rum River Blvd. NW | St. Francis | (763) 464-3472
ROUND BARN TRADING COMPANY
13736 Marigold St. NW | Andover | (763) 433-2276
RUMRIVER ART CENTER
2665 4th Ave. #103 | Anoka | (763) 323-8830
RUM RIVER HILLS GOLF CLUB
16659 St. Francis Blvd. NW | St. Francis | (763) 753-3339
RUNNING ACES CASINO, HOTEL & RACETRACK
15201 Zurich St. | Columbus | (651) 925-4600
SERUM’S GOOD TIME EMPORIUM
213 Jackson St. | Anoka | (763) 421-7522
SPRINGBROOK NATURE CENTER
100 85th Ave. NW | Fridley | (763) 572-3588
SUPER RINK
1850 105th Ave. NE | Blaine | (763) 717-3880
URBAN AIR TRAMPOLINE & ADVENTURE PARK
10 Coon Rapids Blvd. NW | Coon Rapids | (763) 244-1701
WARGO NATURE CENTER
7701 Main St. | Lino Lakes | (651) 324-3350
PARKS AND RECREATION
Parks and Recreation
*For more information on Anoka County’s parks, visit: anokacountyparks.com
BUNKER HILLS REGIONAL PARK
550 Bunker Lake Blvd. NW | Andover | (763) 324-3300
Located on 1,600 acres, Bunker Hills Regional Park features the Bunker Beach Water Park, Bunker Park Stables, Bunker Hills Golf Course, Anoka County’s Veteran’s Memorial, campground, archery range, activity center, disc golf course, playground equipment, nature trails and picnic areas.
CARLOS AVERY STATE WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA
5463 W Broadway Ave. | Columbus | (651) 539-3300
Located on approximately 24,000 acres, this WLMA includes wetlands and upland areas for bird watching and much more.
COMMONS PARK
555 61st Ave. NE | Fridley | (763) 572-3570
The park features a rentable shelter, hockey rinks, warming house, playground, volleyball courts, tennis courts, a basketball court, sledding hill, ballfields and turf fields used for football and soccer.
COON LAKE COUNTY PARK
5450 197th Ave. NE | Columbus | (763) 757-3920
Located on 125 acres, Coon Lake County Park features a swimming beach, boat launch, playground equipment, volleyball court, nature trails and picnic areas.
COON RAPIDS DAM REGIONAL PARK
9750 Egret Blvd. | Coon Rapids | (763) 324-3320
Located on 446 acres, Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park features a boat launch, nature trails and picnic areas.
FRIDLEY COMMUNITY PARK
7000 University Ave. NE | Fridley | (763) 572-3570
The park features baseball/softball fields, shelter (with indoor bathrooms), walking trails and a playground.
HAM LAKE PARK
1843 153rd Ave. NE | Ham Lake | (763) 434-9555
The park features electricity, charcoal grill, fire ring, ball fields, disc golf, hockey/skating rink, outdoor shelter, indoor pavilion, indoor restrooms, open space, picnic tables, playground, public boat launch and a walking trail.
ISLANDS OF PEACE COUNTY PARK
200 Charles St. NE | Fridley | (763) 571-6855
Islands of Peace County Park features a wildlife sanctuary, nature trails and picnic areas.
KORDIAK COUNTY PARK
1845 49th Ave. | Columbia Heights | (763) 757-3920
Located on 29 acres, Kordiak County Park features nature trails and picnic areas.
LAKE GEORGE COUNTY PARK
3100 217th Ave. NW | Oak Grove | (763) 324-3300
Located on 270 acres, Lake George County Park features a swimming beach, boat launch, playground equipment, volleyball court, nature trails and picnic areas.
LOCKE COUNTY PARK
840 71st Ave. NE | Fridley | (763) 324-3300
Locke County Park features a dog park, playground equipment, nature trails and picnic areas.
MANOMIN COUNTY PARK
6666 East River Rd. | Fridley | (763) 720-6434
Located on 15 acres, Manomin County Park features the Banfill Tavern, Banfill-Locke Center for the Arts, nature trails and picnic areas.
MARTIN-ISLAND LINWOOD LAKES REGIONAL PARK
22480 Martin Lake Rd. | Wyoming | (763) 767-2820
Located on 737 acres, Martin-Island Linwood Lakes Regional Park features Camp Salie, a swimming beach, playground equipment, nature trails and picnic areas.
MISSISSIPPI WEST REGIONAL PARK
13900 Traprock St. NW | Ramsey
Located on 273 acres, Mississippi West Regional Park features an educational center, playground equipment, nature trails and picnic areas.
RICE CREEK CHAIN OF LAKES PARK RESERVE
7373 Main St. | Lino Lakes | (763) 324-3300
Located on 5,500 acres, Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Park Reserve features the Wargo Nature Center, Chomonix Golf Course, a boat launch, fishing pier, playground equipment, nature trails and picnic areas.
RIVERFRONT REGIONAL PARK
5100 East River Rd. | Fridley | (763) 324-3300
Located on 139 acres, Riverfront Regional Park features the Riedel Farm Estate, nature trails and picnic areas.
RUM RIVER CENTRAL REGIONAL PARK
17955 Roanoke St. NW | Ramsey | (763) 757-3920
Located on 434 acres, Rum River Regional Park features a boat launch, nature trails and picnic areas.
RUM RIVER NORTH COUNTY PARK
23100 Rum River Blvd. | St. Francis | (763) 757-3920
Located on 80 acres, Rum River North County Park features a fishing pier, playground equipment, nature trails and picnic areas.
RUM RIVER SOUTH REGIONAL PARK
3000 St. Francis Blvd. NW | Anoka | (763) 324-3300
Rum River South Regional Park features a boat launch, nature trails and picnic areas.
SAND CREEK PARK
1008 Northdale Blvd NW | Coon Rapids | (763) 767-6552
Sand Creek Park features a ball field, basketball, hockey rink, natural areas, open space, picnic areas, picnic shelters, play area, pleasure rink, restrooms, skate park, walking trail and a warming house.
SANDHILL CRANE STATE NATURAL AREA
2479-2401 216th Ave. NE | East Bethel | (763) 324-3300
Located on 533 acres, the Sandhill Crane Nature Area features a wildlife sanctuary, nature trails and picnic areas.
LICENSES
County License Centers
You can purchase hunting and fishing licenses, cross-country ski passes and snowmobile trail stickers through the Electronic License System.
Online: www.dnr.state.mn.us, Toll-Free: 1 (888) 665-4236 or visit one of the ELS agents available throughout Anoka County:
ANDOVER
CASEY’S GENERAL STORE (#3890)
15246 Blue Bird St. NW | Andover | (763) 413-8900
WALMART SUPERCENTER (#1999)
1851 Bunker Lake Blvd. NW | Andover | (763) 354-1559
ANOKA
HOLIDAY STATIONSTORE (#75)
460 Main St. W | Anoka | (763) 422-4075
BLAINE
FLEET FARM
10250 Lexington Ave. NE | Blaine | (763) 785-4647
HOLIDAY STATIONSTORE (#379)
9933 Ulysses St. NE | Blaine | (763) 783-2865
WALMART SUPERCENTER (#5976)
11505 Ulysses St. NE | Blaine | (763) 354-1979
CENTERVILLE
CENTER MARKET LLC
1801 Main St. | Centerville | (651) 426-3460
CIRCLE PINES
DEPUTY REGISTRAR (#150)
9201 Lexington N #9 | Circle Pines | (763) 784-5780
HOLIDAY STATIONSTORE (#306)
4167 Ball Rd. NE | Circle Pines | (763) 785-4237
OLSON’S MARKET
10102 Sunset Ave. | Circle Pines | (763) 784-2242
WALMART SUPERCENTER (#3498)
4369 Ball Rd. NE | Circle Pines | (763) 784-0147
COON RAPIDS
COON RAPIDS HOLIDAY (#3514)
1855 Gateway Dr. | Coon Rapids | (651) 731-0515
DICK’S SPORTING GOODS (#619)
12661 Riverdale Blvd. Springdale Mall | Coon Rapids | (763) 323-8611
HOLIDAY STATIONSTORE (#259)
202 101st Ave. NW | Coon Rapids | (763) 785-9405
HOLIDAY (#3849)
10120 University Ave. NW | Coon Rapids | (763) 398-0091
SPORTSMAN’S WAREHOUSE
3420 124th Ave. NW | Coon Rapids | (651) 502-7700
WALMART (#1562)
13020 Riverdale Dr. | Coon Rapids | (763) 421-2622
EAST BETHEL
GO FOR IT GAS
3255 Viking Blvd. NE | East Bethel | (651) 395-2174
HOLIDAY (#2653861)
1341 187th Ave. NE | East Bethel | (763) 434-1673
SPEEDWAY (#105)
4825 Viking Blvd. NE | East Bethel | (763) 413-3337
FRIDLEY
HOLIDAY STATIONSTORE (#188)
5695 Hackmann Ave. NE | Fridley | (763) 572-2271
WALMART SUPERCENTER (#1952)
8450 University Ave. NE | Fridley | (763) 780-9400
HAM LAKE
HOLIDAY STATIONSTORE (#223)
1442 Crosstown Blvd. NE | Ham Lake | (612) 434-4699
1 STOP MARKET
16205 Lexington Ave. NE | Ham Lake | (763) 999-5098
LINO LAKES
BILL’S SUPERETTE (#12)
8020 Lake Dr. | Lino Lakes | (651) 200-4449
HOLIDAY STATIONSTORE (#376)
7509 Lake Dr. | Lino Lakes | (651) 784-3436
NOWTHEN
BILL’S SUPERETTE (#11)
8077 Viking Blvd. | Nowthen| (763) 241-5576
OAK GROVE
BILL’S SUPERETTE (#10)
3271 Viking Blvd. | Oak Grove | (763) 213-1425
RAMSEY
HOLIDAY STATIONSTORE (#323)
14350 Xkimo St. NW | Ramsey | (763) 422-8397
HOLIDAY STATIONSTORE (#395)
14075 Ramsey Blvd. | Ramsey | (612) 323-0307
SPRING LAKE PARK
VADOS BAIT COMPANY
7895 Hwy. 65 | Spring Lake Park | (763) 784-6728
ST. FRANCIS
SPEEDWAY (#4827)
22945 Lake George Blvd. | St. Francis | (763) 753-6848
WYOMING
LINWOOD COUNTRY STORE
21831 Viking Blvd. NE | Wyoming | (651) 462-5512
