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
Cities In County
Not including unincorporated communities
Towns
Andover
Anoka
Bethel
Blaine
Centerville
Circle Pines
Columbia Heights
Columbus
Coon Rapids
East Bethel
Fridley
Ham Lake
Hilltop
Lexington
Lino Lakes
Nowthen
Oak Grove
Ramsey
St. Francis
Spring Lake Park
Township
Linwood Township
TRAILS
ATV, Bicycling, Snowmobile, Equestrian trails and more.
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Anoka County has a good variety of trails for your outdoor enjoyment. Right now this includes a little bit of everything from ATV’s, Snowmobiles, Hiking, Bicycling, Equestrian and more. We’ve gathered information on where the trails are at for your enjoyment. If you happen to know of any we missed please pass it 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.
Featured Events:
January
Snowflake Days | Coon Rapids
Sno-Ball Dance | Coon Rapids
Winterfest | Fridley
February
North Metro Home & Garden Show | Blaine
Taste of Blaine
Ham Lake Snowbowl
Valentine Luncheon | Spring Lake Park
March
Spring Egg Hunt | Blaine
April
Business Expo | St. Francis
Business Expo | Ramsey
Environmental Expo | Ramsey
May
Anoka Classic Car Show | Anoka
Diva Days | Anoka
National Sports Center Soccer Tourn. | Blaine
Baseball Night | Coon Rapids
Recycle Day | Ramsey
June
St. Stephens Summerfest | Anoka
USA Boys International Hockey Tourn. | Blaine
Columbia Heights Parade
49er Days | Fridley
Sunday in the Park Car Show | Spring Lake Park
Tower Days | Spring Lake Park
Pioneer Days | St. Francis
July
Family Fun Fest | Andover
Anoka County Fair | Anoka
Riverfest & Craft Fair | Anoka
Family Fun Night | Blaine
Schwan’s USA Cup Soccer Tourn. | Blaine
Booster Day | East Bethel
St. Francis Golf Tourn.
August
USA Girls International Hockey Tourn. | Blaine
3M Championship | Blaine
Fete des Lacs | Centerville
Ham Lake Open Golf Classic
Night to Unite | Ramsey
Ramsey City Appreciation Day
September
Fall Fest | Columbus
Happy Days Festival | Ramsey
Family Hayride & Cookout | Spring Lake Park
October
Anoka Halloween
Halloween Gray Ghost 5K Run & Walk | Anoka
Octoberfest | St. Francis
Harvest Festival | Spring Lake Park
November
Santa Breakfast | Spring Lake Park
Turkey Shoot | Spring Lake Park
December
Christmas Tree Lighting | Anoka
A Hometown Holiday | Anoka
St. Francis Lighting of the Park
RESIDENTIAL SERVICES
County Residential Services
A little bit of contact information for all purpose residential needs.
Administration (763) 323-5700
Attorney 323-5586
Community Development 323-5709
Court Administration 422-7350
Emergency 911
Facilities Management 323-5380
Finance & Central Services 323-5300
Highway Department 862-4200
Human Resources 323-5525
Human Services 717-7730
Information Services 422-7534
Integrated Waste Management 323-5730
Law Library 422-7487
Library 785-3695
Medical Examiner 323-6400
Parks & Recreation 767-2820
Sheriff 323-5000
Surveyor 323-5510
Transit 323-5222
Veteran Services 323-5290
AREA ATTRACTIONS
Area Attractions
Experience some of the great opportunities and adventures that await in the county.
THE ANOKA COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
2135 3rd Ave. N | Anoka | (763) 421-0600
BLAINBROOK ENTERTAINMENT CENTER
12000 Central Ave. NE | Blaine | (763) 755-8686
BROOKHALL BANQUET CENTER
11930 Central Ave. NE | Blaine | (763) 755-8731
THE BRIDGES GOLF COURSE
2850 82nd Lane NE | Blaine | (763) 785-9063
BRUNSWICK ZONE
11351 Ulysses St. NE | Blaine | (763) 561-2230
BUNKER HILLS GOLF COURSE
12800 Bunker Prairie Rd. NW | Coon Rapids | (763) 767-5331
COMPLETE HELICOPTERS, INC.
1500 99th Lane NE | Blaine | (763) 639-4986
COON RAPIDS ARTS COMMISSION
11155 Robinson Dr. | Coon Rapids | (763) 767-6493
COURTYARDS OF ANDOVER
13545 Martin St. NW | Andover | (763) 434-4626
GOOSE LAKE FARM & WINERY
6760 213th Ave. NW | Nowthen | (763) 753-9632
HIDDEN HAVEN GOLF CLUB
20520 Polk St. NE | East Bethel | (763) 434-4626
KATE HAVEN GOLF COURSE
8791 Lexington Ave. NE | Circle Pines | (763) 786-2945
LINE DRIVE SPORTS CORPORATION
479 Apollo Dr. #20 | Lino Lakes | (651) 490-7898
THE LINKS AT NORFOLK
9333 Alpine Dr. NW | Ramsey | (763) 241-0506
LYRIC ARTS MAIN STREET STAGE
420 Main St. | Anoka | (763) 422-1838
MAJESTIC OAKS GOLF CLUB
701 Bunker Lake Blvd. | Ham Lake | (763) 755-2140
MAPLE GROVE ARTS COUNCIL
P.O. Box 2009 | Ham Lake | (763) 755-2140
NATIONAL SPORTS CENTER
1700 105th Ave. NE | Ham Lake | (763) 755-2140
NORTHTOWN MALL
398 Northtown Dr. NE | Blaine | (763) 786-9704
PROKART INDOORS
1201 97th Ave. NE | Blaine | (952) 808-7223
ROSE LAWN STABLES
24069 Rum River Blvd. | St. Francis | (763) 753-5517
RUM RIVER HILLS GOLF CLUB
16659 St. Francis Blvd. NW | St. Francis | (763) 753-3339
SPRINGBROOK NATURE CENTER
100 85th Ave. NW | Fridley | (763) 572-3588
SPRING LAKE PARK AMUSEMENT
1066 Co. Rd. 10 NE | Spring Lake Park | (763) 786-4994
TPC OF THE TWIN CITIES
11444 Tournament Players Pkwy. | Blaine | (763) 795-0800
TWIN CITIES FLIGHT TRAINING
8891 Airport Rd. | Blaine | (763) 780-4375
VIKING MEADOWS GOLF CLUB
1788 Viking Blvd. NE | East Bethel | (763) 434-4205
WARGO NATURE CENTER
7701 Main St. | Lino Lakes | (651) 429-8007
PARKS AND RECREATION
Parks and Recreation
*For more information on County Parks, visit: http://www.co.anoka.mn.us/
BUNKER HILLS REGIONAL PARK
12800 Bunker Prairie Rd. | Coon Rapids
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.
COON LAKE COUNTY PARK
5450 197th Ave. NE | Columbus
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
Located on 446 acres, Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park features a boat launch, nature trails and picnic areas.
ISLANDS OF PEACE COUNTY PARK
200 Charles St. NE | Fridley
Islands of Peace County Park features a wildlife sanctuary, nature trails and picnic areas.
KORDIAK COUNTY PARK
1845 49th Ave. | Columbia Heights
Located on 29 acres, Kordiak County Park features nature trails and picnic areas.
LAKE GEORGE COUNTY PARK
3100 217th Ave. NW | Oak Grove
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
Locke County Park features a dog park, playground equipment, nature trails and picnic areas.
MANOMIN COUNTY PARK
6666 East River Rd. | Fridley
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. | Linwood Township
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
7550 Sunwood Dr. 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
7401 Main St. | Lino Lakes
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
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
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
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 Ferry St. N | Anoka
Rum River South Regional Park features a boat launch, nature trails and picnic areas.
SANDHILL CRANE NATURE AREA
Located on 533 acres, the Sandhill Crane Nature Area features a wildlife sanctuary, nature trails and picnic areas.
LICENSES
License Centers
You can purchase hunting and fishing licenses, cross-country ski passes and snowmobile trail stickers through the Electronic License System. Online: dnr.wi.gov, Toll Free: 1 (888) 936-7463 or visit one of the ELS agents available throughout County:
ANDOVER
LAKES CONOCO ANDOVER
15246 Blue Bird St. NW | Andover | (763) 413-8900
ANOKA
HOLIDAY STATION STORE (#75)
460 Main St. W | Anoka | (763) 422-4075
KMART (#3897)
1100 Hwy. 10 W | Anoka | (763) 427-7507
BETHEL
COOPER’S CORNER
23705 NE Hwy. 65 | Bethel | (763) 434-3010
BLAINE
BLAINE LICENSE CENTER
10995 Club W Pkwy. NE #700 | Blaine | (763) 323-5202
CAPRA’S SPORTING GOODS INC.
8565 Hwy. 65 NE | Blaine | (763) 780-4557
THE FLY ANGLER
10091 Central Ave. NE | Blaine | (763) 572-3782
GANDER MOUNTAIN, LLC (#487)
10650 Baltimore St. NE | Blaine | (763) 783-7200
HOLIDAY STATION STORE (#379)
9933 Ulysses St. NE | Blaine | (763) 783-2865
WALMART #3498
4405 Pheasant Ridge Dr. NE | Blaine | (763) 784-0147
CENTERVILLE
CENTER MART, LLC
1801 Main St. | Centerville | (651) 426-4880
CIRCLE PINES
DEPUTY REGISTRAR (#150)
9201 Lexington N | Circle Pines | (763) 784-5780
HOLIDAY STATION STORE (#306)
4167 Ball Rd. NE | Circle Pines | (763) 785-4237
MILLS FLEET FARM
10250 Lexington Ave. NE | Circle Pines | (763) 785-4647
OLSON’S CIRCLE PINES
10102 Sunset Ave. | Circle Pines | (763) 784-2242
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS LICENSE CENTER
3982 Central Ave. NE | Columbia Heights | (763) 789-7202
COON RAPIDS
AVERAGE JOE’S ARCHERY
3050 Coon Rapids Blvd. | Coon Rapids | (763) 208-5717
COON RAPIDS LICENSE CENTER
455 99th Ave. NW #100 | Coon Rapids | (763) 785-5999
DICK’S SPORTING GOODS (#619)
12661 Riverdale Blvd. | Coon Rapids | (763) 323-8611
HOLIDAY STATION STORE (#259)
202 101st Ave. NW | Coon Rapids | (763) 785-9405
HOLIDAY STATION STORE (#309)
12480 Foley Blvd. NW | Coon Rapids | (763) 755-2511
HOLIDAY STATION STORE (#3514)
1855 Gateway Dr. | Coon Rapids | (651) 731-0515
SPANJERS HARDWARE
9680 Foley Blvd. | Coon Rapids | (763) 755-1762
WALMART (#1562)
13020 Riverdale Dr. | Coon Rapids | (763) 277-9712
EAST BETHEL
BLACK BEAR GENERAL STORE
18453 Hwy. 65 NE | East Bethel | (763) 434-2327
CORNER EXPRESS
4825 Viking Blvd. NE | East Bethel | (763) 413-3337
GO FOR IT
3255 Viking Blvd. NE | East Bethel | (651) 395-2174
FRIDLEY
HOLIDAY STATION STORE (#188)
5695 Hackmann Ave. NE | Fridley | (763) 572-2271
TRAILS END PRO SPORTS
7597 Hwy. 65 NE | Fridley | (763) 784-9080
WALMART SUPERCENTER (#1952)
8450 University Ave. NE | Fridley | (763) 780-9400
HAM LAKE
HAM LAKE ONE STOP
16205 Lexington Ave. NE | Ham Lake | (763) 434-5102
HAM LAKE LICENSE CENTER
17565 Central Ave. NE #330 | Ham Lake | (763) 413-9717
HOLIDAY STATION STORE (#223)
1442 Cosstown Blvd. NE | Ham Lake | (612) 434-4699
QUAD CENTRAL MOTORSPORTS
16421 Aberdeen St. NE | Ham Lake | (763) 434-1200
RAMSEY
HOLIDAY STATION STORE (#323)
14350 Xkimo St. NW | Ramsey | (763) 422-8397
HOLIDAY STATION STORE (#395)
14075 Ramsey Blvd. | Ramsey | (763) 421-3075
RAMSEY LICENSE CENTER
7550 Sunwood Dr. NW | Ramsey | (763) 576-5768
SPRING LAKE PARK
VADOS BAIT COMPANY
7895 Hwy. 65 | Spring Lake Park | (763) 784-6728
ST. FRANCIS
ST. FRANCIS BAIT & TACKLE, LLC
23624 St. Francis Blvd. | St. Francis | (763) 213-1499
ST. FRANCIS TRUE VALUE HARDWARE
3645 Bridge St. | St. Francis | (763) 753-1265
