Champlin is our place to live!
A view of Night to Unite on August 1, 2023.

NIGHT TO UNITE!

It's National Night Out! The annual community event takes place on the first Tuesday in August. Plan to gather with your neighbors outdoors and connect. The Champlin Police Department, Anoka-Champlin Fire Department, and City Council look forward to stopping by registered parties to say hi. Share a photo of your neighborhood gathering via email.
A view of the Big Truck event.

BIG TRUCKS & COOL STUFF!

This free event is on Thursday, August 3rd, from 4-7pm in the Public Works Yard. Climb in vehicles and checkout other cool stuff. The Lookout and Minne-Scoop-Ta will be onsite.
A view of the August 3rd Big Trucks & Cool Stuff event at the Public Works Yard.
Champlin is looking for vendors who want to be a part of a Tuesday farmers market.

CHAMPLIN FARMERS MARKET!

You're invited to visit Mississippi Crossings every Tuesday from 2-6pm to stock up on fresh produce, flowers, and more. Buy fresh, support local, and eat healthy.  Learn more.
City Council appointed Glen Schneider as Champlin's Chief of Police.

MEET POLICE CHIEF GLEN SCHNEIDER!

The City is hosting a community "Meet and Greet" for the new Police Chief, and his Deputy Chief, Weston Rolf, at the Mississippi Crossings Event Center on Thursday, August 24th from 5-6:30pm. Come discuss how the department may better serve our town. This event is free and open to the public. Refreshments and cookies will be served. Learn more.
A view of blaster battles nerf event at Andrews Park.

NERF WARS / OUTDOOR MOVIE

Wrap up summer at Andrews Park on Friday, August 25th. The fun starts at 5pm with an epic nerf battle prior to an outdoor movie at dusk. This year’s show will be Top Gun Maverick. Learn more.
A view of movie in the park at andrews.
A view of the 2023 lineup at Mississippi Crossings.

MC SUMMER SERIES!

Come to Mississippi Crossings to enjoy a summer night on the river. Free entertainment plus food and beverages are available every Thursday with select Fridays and Saturdays. Arrive by boat, car, or bike to 307 East River Parkway. Chairs and blankets are welcome, or the outdoor performance area offers stadium and lawn seating plus there is a playground to entertain kids and lawn games in the plaza. Learn more.
Watch the MC Summer Series video!

Click the image to watch the MC Summer Series in action!
A view of the Andrews Park Splash Pad.

SPLASH PAD HOURS!

The Andrews Park Splash Pad is open daily, weather permitting. The weather hotline is 763-923-7127. The current 2023 hours of operation are 10am to 7:30pm. The last day the Splash Pad will be open is Sunday, September 3rd.
A view of the Shed Fest 2023 flyer.

SHED FEST!

Get ready to rock on September 23rd when The Ultimate Bon Jovi Tribute takes the salt shed stage in the Public Works Yard. Prepurchase $15 tickets online or day of pay $20 at the door. Food trucks will be onsite. Gates open at 5pm. Enjoy a preshow by Mallrats at 6pm. The main show by Slippery When Wet starts at 9pm. Free shuttles will run to and from various parks with onsite parking at the Ice Forum. Ages 21+ are welcome to attend; an ID will be required to gain entry.
A view of the Summer Chronicle cover for 2023.

SUMMER IN CHAMPLIN!

Make the most out of what's left of summer! Don't miss the Champlin Farmers Market, the Big Trucks and Cool Stuff event, Nerf Wars, or the outdoor movie. Inside this digital copy of the quarterly newsletter you'll find event details, community development news, and city updates. Read more.
A view inside the Mississippi Crossings Event Center banquet room.

MISSISSIPPI CROSSINGS EVENT CENTER!

Residents get 10% off rentals! Come tour the new venue:

  • Wed, August 2 | 6-8pm
  • Wed, August 16 | 6-8pm
  • Wed, August 30 | 6-8pm
A view of the Your Boat Club Pontoons on the river in Champlin ready to rent.

RELAX ON THE RIVER!

The public docks are open through October, weather permitting. No boat? No worries! Mississippi Crossings offers rentals through Your Boat Club at lower point park. Rent a pontoon and spend a day on the majestic Mississippi. Residents get 20% off  with code CHAMPLINRESIDENT20. 
Watch QCTV's LIVE & LOCAL: Champlin.

Click the image to watch LIVE & LOCAL: CHAMPLIN.
A view of the odd-even summer sprinkling restrictions through Labor Day.

SPRINKLING RESTRICTIONS!

Mandatory odd-even sprinkling is in effect through Labor Day. The ordinance prohibits watering between 10 am and 7 pm. Learn more.

  • Odd-numbered addresses water on odd days
  • Even-numbered addresses water on even days
A view of the 2023 street project phasing map.

STREET AND UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS!

Work is underway in multiple phases of the 2023 project. If you live in or near the project area, we encourage you to email Champlin Projects and include 2023 Street and Utility Project along with your address in the subject line. This is the most effective way to gain updates. View the map.
The 2023 City Council.

CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS!

Meet the Mayor and City Council. Regular meetings are held at City Hall, inside Council Chambers, on the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month.  Agendas are online. Meetings are open to the public and located at 11955 Champlin Drive. Residents are invited to watch it live on QCTV. 
A view of the golf cart permits available now online.

GOLF CARTS!

City Council approved the use of golf carts on certain city streets with a city-issued permit. The police department will set up and monitor permits to ensure the safety initiatives put in place are followed. View the rules, authorized roadways, and educational handout.
View the 2023 City Guide.

2023 CITY GUIDE!

Champlin is OUR PLACE TO LIVE! Inside the annual guide you'll find information on city services, events, bites around town, Mississippi Crossings and more. View a digital copy.
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