What's Happening at Saint Paul Parks and Recreation

City of St. Paul sent this bulletin at 08/18/2017 02:04 PM CDT

What's Happening

The latest news, events, and activities from Saint Paul Parks and Recreation.

Rec Check

Registration for 2017-18 Rec Check is now open! Rec Check is a free after-school program for youth in grades 1–5 who live or attend school in Saint Paul. Rec Check is offered at 19 Saint Paul recreation center locations. For registration details, transportation information, and a full list of locations, visit the Rec Check website.

Como Park Obon Festival

Bonsai, martial arts, Ikebana, singing, dancing, drumming, delicious food and other aspects of Japanese culture will take center stage at the 19th annual Como Park Obon Festival (formerly Japanese Lantern Lighting Festival) this Sunday, August 20 from 3pm-9pm on the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory grounds. Admission is $5 per adult (13+), $3 per child (3-12) and Seniors (65+), and free for children under 3.

Saint Paul Food Truck Festival

One of the Twin Cities most delicious events, the St. Paul Food Truck Festival, will invade Mears Park this Saturday, August 19 from 12pm-10pm. In addition to more than 40 food trucks, you will also find craft beer, cider, live music, games and more. Admission to the festival is free.

Adult Fall Volleyball

Registration is still open for Saint Paul women's and co-rec adult fall volleyball leagues. League play begins in September. Games are played at Hazel Park, Battle Creek, and El Rio Vista recreation centers. Register you team today!