Safest Neighborhoods in the 55444 ZIP Code

River North isn’t the only Brooklyn Park neighborhood on the banks of the Mississippi River, but it might be the most desirable. Waterside parks and recreational trails fill up much of the suburban neighborhood, located about 15 miles north of Minneapolis. “That whole area is recreational river,” says Paul Ekstrom, broker and owner at Realty One

Riverview flows alongside the Mississippi River in Brooklyn Park, a suburb about 10 miles north of Minneapolis. Two major highways border the neighborhood, which offers access to top-notch schools and scenic parks. “Anoka-Hennepin is a highly rated school district, so people want to be there for that,” says Paul Ekstrom, broker and owner at Realty

About 10 miles north of Minneapolis, River Park rests on the western bank of the Mississippi River, where residential streets branch into cul-de-sacs. The area also shares its name with an expansive community green space and has various neighborhood parks near many homes. “It’s nice in that it’s close to the river, and it’s quite a bit older,”

Willowstone’s residential streets meet the natural calm of surrounding green spaces along the western bank of the Mississippi River, about 15 miles north of Minneapolis. The seemingly secluded area has highway access and remains close to commercial areas with shops and restaurants. “Around [the neighborhood] is all newer development, but itself is

Surrounding the park that shares its name, Norwood is a family-friendly piece of suburbia. Almost entirely residential, this community is known for its midcentury-style homes, scattered ponds and warm atmosphere. “It gives you that Minnesota feel where everybody’s your neighbor,” says Chris Yarbro, an associate with Re/Max Advantage Plus. “It’s

On Brooklyn Park’s east side, Monroe is a quiet, suburban neighborhood known for its midcentury-inspired homes. Half a mile from the Mississippi River and about a 15-minute drive to Minneapolis, Monroe also shares borders with neighborhoods known for food, entertainment and shopping. Monroe is mostly residential, with split-level and ranch-style

Palmer Lake is a community less than 15 miles north of Minneapolis with quiet cul-de-sacs and nearby parks, located in the southern region of Brooklyn Park, which meets the Mississippi River to the east. “Brooklyn Park is known for parks, a couple of recreational areas and lots of bike trails. It’s a very active community,” says Tom Walters, a