New Brighton is a community of 22,328
people. It is ideally located equidistant from the downtowns of Minneapolis
and St. Paul, a 30 minute ride from the Twin Cities International Airport.
It is located in Ramsey County at the intersection of interstates 35W
and 694, providing easy access to cities, work places, and amenities
in all directions.
New Brighton is a fully developed City
that prides itself on the quality of life it offers its citizens. It
is served by the Mounds View School District 621 and the St. Anthony/New
Brighton District 282. Community information is broadcast on New Brighton
local Channel 16. Many local organizations and churches compliment the
New Brighton community as well. From its award-winning schools, ample
parks and lakes, to its beautiful homes, the City offers a safe and
satisfying community that residents continue to give high marks.
Like its motto "the city that
works for you", New Brighton is committed to its citizens, ensuring
that their investment in the City will be protected and returned to
them in financial and social dividends. The City strives to be the preferred
place to live, work and do business.
For information on the history of New
Brighton, please download the New Brighton Beginnings Booklet below.
Schools:
The city of New Brighton is serviced
by the Mounds View School District and the St. Anthony/New Brighton
School District.
Mounds View District 621:
Elementary Schools
Bel Air
Island Lake
Pinewood
Sunnyside
Turtle Lake
Valentine Hills
Middle Schools
Chippewa
Edgewood
Highview
High Schools
Irondale
Mounds View
If you would like contact
information for any of the District 621 schools listed or would like
to view a map of the attendance boundaries please click on the District
Fact Sheet below. If you would like to hear testimonials from
staff, students, parents, and alumni about the Mounds View School District
please click on the District View Book below. More information
can also be found on their website at www.moundsviewschools.org
St. Anthony/New Brighton School District
Wilshire Elementary
The mission of Wilshire Elementary is to provide students with the necessary
skills to become life-long learners, to value themselves and others, and
to contribute to society.
St. Anthony Middle School
The mission of St. Anthony Middle School
(SAMS) is to provide a small, caring, personal and unique educational
environment which affords many opportunities for participation; motivates
lifelong learning and promotes self and mutual respect.
St. Anthony Village High School
St. Anthony Village High School provides
a safe, supportive environment for academic, social and emotional growth
while preparing students for college or technical study. Lifelong skills
in problem-solving, research and social interaction are taught through
a systematic study system involving students, parents, and teachers.
This four year high school is located
on a 20 acre site and has a current enrollment of 400 students. St.
Anthony Village High School is accredited by the North Central Association
of Colleges and Secondary Schools. The small size and the comprehensive
curriculum of 90 or more course offerings places emphasis on the total
student.
District 282 takes pride in their school
system with regards to technology. Please download the Blueprint
For A Bright Future below. There is also a Map of the District
boundaries available for your use. If you want more information
on the St. Anthony/New Brighton School District please visit their website
at http://www.isd282.org
Parks:
The City of New Brighton takes pride
in providing high quality parks & recreation services to its residents
and participants. The Parks & Recreation Department contributes
to the overall health of the New Brighton community, neighborhoods,
and residents. They manage park facilities and recreation programs/activities
year round for residents of all ages and abilities. Their programs
encourage healthy lifestyles, increases property values, develops community
pride, protects the environment, and relieves stress.
There are 15 parks in the City Of New
Brighton for residents to enjoy, they are:
- Sunny Square Park
- Creekview Park
- Meadowwood Park
- Brightwood Hills Golf Course
- Hidden Oaks Park
- Freedom Park
- Innsbruck Park
- Pike Lake Trail
- New Brighton Family Service
Center
- Veterans Park
- Hansen Park
- Driftwood Park
- Vermont Park
- Silver Oaks Park
- Totem Pole Park
For more information on the parks of
New Brighton please download the parks & schools map below or visit
the City Of New Brighton website at http://www.ci.new-brighton.mn.us to use there interactive park & trail
map.
Recreation:
The Eagles Nest:
The Eagles Nest is a facility for children
ages 12 months to 12 years. The kids will be thrilled to experience
the fun at the Eagles Nest! Children can let their imaginations run
wild as they leap into the ball pit, climb the 8 ft. climbing wall,
zoom down the triple slide, and find their way through the wiggle waggles
and the foam forest! The Eaglets Aerie is for the little tykes ages
3 and under. Complete with its own colorful ball pit, challenging climbing
structure, reading corner and many other activities geared toward the
development of toddlers!
Youth Activities
The New Brighton Parks and Recreation
Department provides a variety of recreation classes, sport clinics &
lessons for youth of all ages. It is their philosophy to provide children
with the opportunity to experience creative activities, develop new skills
and have fun in a safe, positive environment. The department strives to
hire optimistic, well educated staff members that have good communication and
customer service skills.
- Gymnastics
- After School Sports Hour
- Basketball Skills Camp
- Hockey Skills Camp
- Tennis
- Karate
Adult Activities:
The New Brighton Parks and Recreation
Department offers a complete line of adult exercise programs. Choose
from Aerobic Fitness & Conditioning Exercise, Non-Stop Hip Hop, Family
Yoga, Viniyoga, Wellness Classes and Karate. They also offer adult sport
leagues such as volleyball, softball, soccer, and water polo.
