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Living in Palmer Lake, Brooklyn Center
Where Palmer Lake is
Palmer Lake is the part of north Brooklyn Center that wraps around Palmer Lake Park, whose main address is 2800 69th Ave N. The city calls the park its largest natural environmental preserve, with more than 200 acres of lake, marsh and wetland. Streets on the edges of the park carry the 55429 and 55430 ZIP codes.
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Homes in Palmer Lake
Hennepin County property records show about 570 homes within half a mile of the park's north side. Most are detached houses, and about 120 are townhouses. Nearly half were built in the 1950s, close to a third in the 1960s, and about one in five in the 1980s. That lines up with the city's own history, which says most Brooklyn Center neighborhoods were built between the 1950s and the 1970s.
Parks and places nearby
The loop around Palmer Lake runs 3.1 miles on paved and woodchip paths. The park also has ball fields, tennis and basketball courts, picnic shelters and playgrounds. West Palmer Park sits at 7110 Palmer Lake Drive, and East Palmer Park is at 7027 Oliver Ave. The Shingle Creek Regional Trail starts at the Palmer Lake trails and follows the creek south through Centennial Park.
Getting around and schools
The city reports that the walk from the Community Center to Palmer Lake is 1.0 mile on paved path. Brooklyn Center connects to I-94, I-694, Highway 252 and Highway 100, and the Brooklyn Center Transit Center off Bass Lake Road carries the C Line. Like the rest of Brooklyn Center, the Palmer Lake area sits in a city that is divided among four school districts: Anoka-Hennepin, Osseo, Robbinsdale and Brooklyn Center Community Schools. County records put most homes near the park in the Osseo district, with some in Brooklyn Center Community Schools and Anoka-Hennepin.
How we help in Palmer Lake
We help buyers and sellers around Palmer Lake with the details that matter on this side of the city. We start with the Brooklyn Center page so you can see how Palmer Lake fits into the rest of the city, then we line up Palmer Lake homes that match your list. Our guide to buying a home walks through every step before you write an offer on a Palmer Lake home. If you already own in Palmer Lake, ask for a home value report built from nearby sales. When you are ready to talk about Palmer Lake, send us a note and we will set up a time.
Where these Palmer Lake facts come from
Checked November 2026. These facts come from City of Brooklyn Center: Palmer Lake Park, City of Brooklyn Center community profile, City of Brooklyn Center school districts, Hennepin County property parcel records (year built, property type, school district).
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Palmer Lake in Brooklyn Center?
Palmer Lake is in north Brooklyn Center around Palmer Lake Park at 2800 69th Ave N. Homes nearby use the 55429 and 55430 ZIP codes.
What kinds of homes are in Palmer Lake?
County records show mostly detached houses with some townhouses. Most were built in the 1950s and 1960s, and a smaller group dates to the 1980s.
What park is near Palmer Lake?
Palmer Lake Park itself is the anchor. It covers more than 200 acres and has a 3.1-mile loop trail that links to the Shingle Creek Regional Trail.
Which school district serves Palmer Lake?
Homes near the park fall mostly in the Osseo school district, with some in Brooklyn Center Community Schools and Anoka-Hennepin. District lines follow the Palmer Lake address, so confirm the exact address with the district before you buy.
How do I check the flood zone and property taxes for a Palmer Lake home?
Look up the Palmer Lake address on FEMA's Flood Map Service Center (msc.fema.gov), since much of the park is marsh and wetland. Hennepin County's property information search shows the current taxes for any parcel, and we pull both for every home we show you.
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