city in Anoka County, Minnesota, United States

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.

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Map of Coon Rapids

By car

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

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  • 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.
  • 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. Free.

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  • 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.
  • 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.

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  • 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.

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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


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