What's happening at Saint Paul Parks and Recreation

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What's Happening

The latest events, activities, and news at Saint Paul Parks and Recreation!

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FootGolf

NEW: Check out Saint Paul's first FootGolf Course!

As of September 10, you can now play FootGolf at Saint Paul's Highland 9 Golf Course every day from 2pm – dusk! FootGolf is a combination of golf and soccer. The object of FootGolf is to get the ball in the hole in the least number of kicks. The player uses a size 5 soccer ball and the cups are 21 inches in diameter. For more information or to schedule a tee time, visit www.golfstpaul.org.

When: Every day this fall from 2pm - dusk.

Where: Highland 9 Golf Course 1797 Edgcumbe Rd, Saint Paul, MN 55116

Cost: $9 per person for 9 holes. $3 for ball rental. $5 replay round.

Ages: All

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Bike Classic

21st Annual Saint Paul Classic Bike Tour

Discover traffic-free glee on Minnesota's biggest bike tour. Enjoy a 15, 33, or 48 mile route through Saint Paul's beautiful parks and parkways. Rest stops are spaced evenly throughout the course to provide beautiful views, hot coffee, cool beverages, tasty local treats, live music and more! Don't miss this family-friendly Saint Paul tradition. Online registration is now closed, but you can still register the day of the event. For more information, visit bikeclassic.org.

When: Sunday, September 13 at 7:15am

Where: Tour leaves from University of St. Thomas, 2115 Summit Ave, St Paul, MN 55105

Cost: $12-$50. Children under 4 are free.

Ages: All

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Buckthorn

Buckthorn Blast and Beer Bash

Join Great River Greening in this kick-off event for a multi-year project at Victoria Park in Saint Paul! Volunteers are needed to transform this overgrown river bluff site by stacking and hauling buckthorn, a non-native invasive shrub which threatens new tree growth and crowds out native shrubs, flowers, and grasses.

Afterwards, head to Summit Brewing company for the Buckthorn Beer Bash, a fundraiser to support Great River Greening’s community-based environmental conservation programs.

Register for the Buckthorn Blast

When: Thursday, September 17. Buckthorn Blast 12pm-4pm. Buckthorn Beer Bash 6pm-9pm.

Where: Victoria Park 852 Hathaway St, St Paul, MN 55102Buckthorn Beer Blast held at Summit Brewing Company

Cost: Buckthorn Blast = Free. Buckthorn Beer Bash = $25.

Ages: All

Basketball Camp

Hancock Pre-Season Basketball Mini-Camp

Basketball season will soon be upon us! Work on skills pertinent to a successful basketball season and have fun at this pre-season mini basketball camp at Hancock Recreation Center. 

Register Online

When: Saturday, Sept. 19 to Sunday, Sept. 20 from 9am-3pm

Where: Hancock Recreation Center 1610 Hubbard Ave, St Paul, MN 55104

Cost: Free

Ages: 7-14

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National Public Lands Day

Volunteer on National Public Lands Day

Celebrate National Public Lands Day with Saint Paul Natural Resources by helping to haul brush to enhance the floodplain forest along the Mississippi River in beautiful Hidden Falls Regional Park. A celebratory festival will be held immediately following the volunteer event. Cook food over a fire, go fishing, try geocaching, scale the climbing wall, and more!

Register for the volunteer event

When: Saturday, September 26. Volunteer event: 8:45am-11am. Festival: 11am-2pm.  

Where: Hidden Falls Regional Park - North Entrance 1313 Hidden Falls Drive, Saint Paul, MN 55116

Cost: Free

Ages: Volunteer event = 11 & up. Festival = All ages

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Fall Activities Brochure

Don't forget to register for fall activities

Registration is going on now for family activities, teen activities, preschool activities, youth activities, swimming lessons, and more! Browse our fall brochure, then click on the activity number to register online.

To make browsing easier, we recommend downloading the brochure to your computer or mobile device before clicking on the activity numbers to view or register for an activity online. This will prevent the need to reload the brochure each time an activity number is clicked.

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Punt, Pass & Kick Competition
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Ice Cream, Peanut Butter and Jam
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Music in the Parks

More dates have been added to select weekends in September and October. Additional dates may be added. For more information, visit us online at stpaul.gov/musicintheparks. View the Music in Mears schedule for a lineup of Music in Mears Celebration Weekend shows.

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Fitness in the Parks

Get fit for free with Fitness in the Parks! There is no registration required and classes are open to all fitness levels. All ages welcome and no experience is necessary. For the full schedule, class descriptions, and specific meeting locations, visit stpaul.gov/fitnessintheparks.

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