What's Happening

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

Summer Swimming Lessons Happy first official day of summer! There's nothing like taking a dip on a hot summer day, but does everyone in your family know how to swim? Space is still available for summer swimming lessons - sign up today!

Fall Youth Sports Registration Fall youth sports registration for soccer, lacrosse, TackleBar football, tackle football, and flag football is open through June 30. Secure your child's spot on the team by signing up before the end of the month.

Independence Day Notice

As we approach the 4th of July holiday, we want to remind everyone of a few policies that apply to parks and recreation center properties:

• While we welcome all to use our parks and recreation center properties to celebrate, the use of fireworks is not permitted.
• Additionally, with the exception of authorized picnic areas, the consumption of alcohol is prohibited at parks and recreation center properties.

As you celebrate, please remember that we all have a responsibility to ensure the safety of those around us as we enjoy our public spaces.

Upcoming Music in the Parks Shows

For more upcoming Music in the Parks shows, visit stpaul.gov/musicintheparks.

Featured Upcoming Events

• Ongoing, daily: Fitness in the Parks @ various locations
• June 20-22: Twin Cities Jazz Festival @ Mears Park & other locations
• Friday, June 21: Movies in the Parks: Spiderman - Into the Spiderverse @ El Rio Vista Rec Center (Moved indoors due to weather)
• Friday, June 21: Take Aim at Summer Fun @ Keller Regional Park
• Saturday, June 22: Fishing 'n' Grilling @ Lake Gervais Beach 
• Wednesday, June 26: Summer Safety Fair @ West Minnehaha Recreation Center
• Wednesday, June 26: Movies in the Parks: The Incredibles @ Palace Community Center
• Wednesday, June 26: Groovin' in the Garden @ Como Park Zoo & Conservatory
• Thursday, June 27: Safe Summer Nights @ Rice Rec Center
• Thursday, June 27: Lowertown Sounds @ Mears Park
• Saturday, June 29: Water Lantern Festival @ Phalen Regional Park
• Wednesday, July 3: Family Fishing Nights @ Phalen Regional Park
• Wednesday, July 3: Groovin' in the Garden @ Como Park Zoo & Conservatory
• Thursday, July 4: 72nd 4th in the Park @ Langford Park Recreation Center
• July 6-7: Hmong International Freedom Festival @ McMurray Fields
• Thursday, July 11: Safe Summer Nights @ MLK Rec Center
• Wednesday, July 10: Groovin' in the Garden @ Como Park Zoo & Conservatory
• Thursday, July 11: Lowertown Sounds @ Mears Park
• July 13 & 14: Dragon Festival @ Phalen Regional Park

Upcoming Summer Camps

View the full list of upcoming summer camps at www.stpaul.gov/summercamps.  

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