What's Happening at Saint Paul Parks and Recreation

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What's Happening

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

Phalen Beach Splash Pad

Splash Pads and Phalen Beach

Phalen Beach will be open from 12pm - 8pm through Labor Day, with lifeguards on duty. If weather and health guidelines allow, the beach and splash pad will also be open on the weekends of September 12-13 and 19-20. 

Splash pads are open from 10am - 8pm. The last day of operation for the Lewis Park, Conway Park, and Parque Castillo splash pads will be Tuesday, September 8.  

Big bluestem

Seed Squad Volunteer Events

Come harvest native seed from our high quality natural areas! The collected seed will later be planted to increase diversity for wildlife and pollinators. All ages are welcome, but may be best suited for ages 8 and up. Events begin in September. Health and safety guidelines will be in place and registration is required.

Fall Childcare and Out of School Time Programs

Saint Paul Parks and Recreation will be offering S'more Fun, Recreation for Preschoolers, and Rec Check youth programs this fall, with CDC and MN Department of Health guidelines in place. See below for an overview and visit each program's webpage for details and registration information.

  • All childcare programs will be held in small groups. Staff to participant ratio will be no more than 1:14 for S'more Fun and Rec Check and no more than 1:10 for Recreation for Preschoolers. Participants will be expected to stay with their assigned group and mixing with other groups will be restricted. Large group gatherings will be avoided.
  • Activities with limited or no physical contact will be emphasized.  
  • Equipment and touch points will be wiped down on a routine basis throughout the day. 
  • Participants will be expected to follow all health guidelines, including staying with their assigned group, maintain 6ft physical distancing whenever possible, and wearing a cloth mask when social distancing is not possible.
  • Weather permitting, all check in/out procedures will be done outside. Only participants and staff will be allowed inside the programming space.
Youth wearing cloth masks playing field hockey.

S'more Fun

  • Mon-Fri, 7am-6pm
  • Cost: $40/day, plus $35/family per year registration fee
  • Grades: K-5
  • Visit the S'more Fun webpage for more details and registration information. 

Recreation for Preschoolers

  • Times vary by location; Start date is September 14
  • Cost varies by location, $35/family per year registration fee
  • Ages: 3-5
  • Visit the Recreation for Preschoolers webpage for more details and registration information. 

Rec Check

  • Mon-Fri, 2pm-6pm; Start date is September 14
  • Cost: Free
  • Grades: K-5
  •  Starting this fall, Rec Check will now be session based, meaning participants can only register one month at a time. Participants will also be required to register for the specific days that they wish to attend. Registration opens Monday, August 24.
  • Visit the Rec Check webpage for more details and registration information. 
Free Mask Givaway at Oxford Community Center on Saturday, August 29 from 9am-1pm

Visit stpaul.gov/freemeals for additional information and printable PDF flyers in English, Hmong, Spanish, Somali, and Karen.

Free Meals for Saint Paul Families in Need
Pop-Up video game and technology truck for youth. Check our social media channels on Mon, Wed & Fri for times and locations!

Dock & Paddle Weekly Specials 

Stop by Dock & Paddle (formerly Spring Cafe), located in the Como Lakeside Pavilion, for their weekly specials. 

Dock & Paddle Hours

Monday to Friday: 11am to 9pm
Saturday & Sunday: 9am to 9pm

Dock & Paddle Weekly Specials

For updates and information on our COVID-19 response, visit stpaul.gov/parks-covid19