Coon Rapids

Coon Rapids is a city in Anoka County, in the Twin Cities region of Minnesota. It is a northern suburb of Minneapolis and home to 63,000 people in 2019.

Mississippi River in Coon Rapids

Get in

By car

U.S. Highway 10 and Minnesota Highway 610 are the two highways in Coon Rapids

Do

• 1 Bunker Beach Water Park, 701 County Rd A, ☏ +1 763-324-3310. Monday closed; Tu-Su 11AM-7PM. A seasonal outdoor water spot with 3-foot, air-generated waves creating an ocean feel. Full day/after 4PM guests over 48 in (1,200 mm) $15/$11, under 48" $12/$9, seniors (62+) $12/$9, under 18 months free, locker (large/small) $8/$5 per day, wave pool tube rental $3 for 2 hours or $1.50 for 1 hour. (updated Dec 2020)
• Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park (Coon Rapids Dam), 9750 Egret Blvd NW, ☏ +1 763-324-3320. Daily 5AM-10PM. The 446-acre Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park is one of the most popular in Anoka County. It is a year-round destination, especially during the cross-country ski season. Picnicking, fishing, in-line skating, walking, and bicycling are favorite activities in the park. The boat launch is heavily used during the summer.Additional Information: All motorized vehicles require a vehicle entry permit to the regional parks. Entry permits are available at the Gate House, Visitor Center, and Anoka County License Centers. Free. (updated Dec 2020)

Sleep

• 1 AmericInn, 3430 Northdale Blvd NW (off US-10 Round Lake Blvd exit), ☏ +1 763 323-0010, toll-free: +1-800-634-3444, fax: +1 763 323-6647. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: 11AM. Indoor pool, free wifi, free breakfast. (updated Feb 2016)
• 2 Wingate by Wyndham Coon Rapids, 3420 Northdale Blvd NW (off US-10 Round Lake Blvd exit), ☏ +1 763-260-1671. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: 11AM. Indoor pool, free wifi, free breakfast. 

Connect

• 1 Crooked Lake Library (Anoka County Library), 11440 Crooked Lake Blvd, ☏ +1 763 576-5972. M W noon-8PM, Tu Th 10AM-6PM, F noon-6PM, Sa 10AM-5PM. Free wireless internet access. (updated Oct 2016)

Go next

Routes through Coon Rapids

Fargo ← Anoka ←	W  E	→ Arden Hills → Saint Paul
Aitkin ← Anoka ←	N  S	→ Fridley → Minneapolis
Maple Grove ← Brooklyn Park ←	W  E	→ END
Big Lake ← Anoka ←	NW  SE	→ Fridley → Minneapolis