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
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 Best Western Plus, 3420 Northdale Blvd NW (off US-10 Round Lake Blvd exit), ☏ 1 763 576-0700, toll-free: 1-800-780-7234, fax: 1 763 576-0708. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: 11AM. Indoor pool, free wifi, free breakfast.
- 3 [dead link]Fairfield Inn, 8965 Springbrook Dr (near MN-47 and Coon Rapids Blvd), ☏ 1 763 785-8922, toll-free: 1-888-236-2427, fax: 1 763 785-8922. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: noon. 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.
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 |