User:BSUcnb/Crystal, Minnesota

Parks and Recreation
Crystal maintains 26 parks along with other recreational areas. Within the more than 263 acres dedicated to park and recreation areas, you can find neighborhood parks, a dog park, an aquatic center, skate park, natural areas, walking trails, and the Crystal Community Center.

Education
Crystal is serviced by the Robbinsdale School District.

Public schools that are located in Crystal include :

Private schools located in Crystal :
 * Adult Academics School: Grades 9-12
 * Beacon Academy School: Grades K-8
 * Forest Elementary School: Grades PreK-5
 * Neill Elementary School: Grades PreK-5
 * Riverside School: Grades 6-12
 * Robbinsdale Transition Center School: Grade 12
 * The Fair School-Crystal: Grades 4-8


 * St. Raphael School: Grades: PreK-8
 * Evergreen Montessori School: Grades PreK & K
 * Cross of Glory Pre-School: Grades Prek
 * Rivertree School: Grades K-11

Library located in Crystal :

The Hennepin County-Rockford Road Library is the only library located in Crystal but is part of a connection of over 40 libraries. It is located on 42nd Ave and is open to the public. The library provides free wi-fi, meeting rooms, and various free events throughout the year.

Notable people

 * Tom Dooher – former president of Education Minnesota, was born in Crystal.
 * Todd Richards – head coach of the Columbus Blue Jackets of the National Hockey League.
 * Travis Richards - former NHL player.
 * Jeff Schuh – former NFL player, was born in Crystal.