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Como Park Zoo & Conservatory reopens
Como Zoo and the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory have reopened and are now taking reservations for visitors. Capacities are limited and reservations, face coverings and staying at least one polar bear sized distance away from other guests is required. If you're not ready to visit in person, check out Como Live videos for educational zookeeper and gardener talks.
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No-school day programs
Saint Paul Parks and Recreation is offering free programs for grades 1-5 from 1pm-4pm on January 18, February 15, and March 26 when SPPS will not be in session. Registration and face coverings are required. Snacks will be provided.
Great River Water Park is now open
Great River Water Park has now reopened for water aerobics, open swim, and lap swim. Advance reservations and payments are required and can be made online or by calling 651-642-0650. Swim lessons are expected to return in February. Visit stpaul.gov/GreatRiverWaterPark for full details and public health guidelines.
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Ice rink updates
With the warmer weather, snow, and rain, all natural ice rinks are considered closed until colder temperatures return and rink maintenance can resume. Refrigerated rinks at Palace, Phalen and North Dale are open as of January 15, but if conditions worsen they may close as well. Skating on soft ice during warmer temperatures damages the ice and poses a safety risk. We appreciate your patience and look forward to reopening the rinks as soon as the weather allows. Visit stpaul.gov/IceRinks for locations, updates and full details. Public health guidance requires a 12 foot distance between skaters who are not part of the same household. Face coverings are strongly encouraged.
Youth spring sports registration is going on now
Youth spring sports registration for volleyball and futsal runs through January 31. Visit stpaul.gov/YouthSports for full details, registration information, and public health guidelines.
Como Park Ski Center updates
Reservations must be made in advance for all equipment rentals. Please note, there are no equipment rentals on Saturdays and Sundays due to lessons and public health capacity limits. The front hill is closed during lessons. All lesson times are now full. Visit stpaul.gov/SkiComo for full details and public health guidelines. Visit stpaul.gov/XCountrySki for updates on cross country ski trails. Please keep a distance from other skiers who are not part of your household. Face coverings are strongly encouraged.
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Music in the Parks is now accepting applications for 2021
Saint Paul Parks and Recreation is preparing for the upcoming 2021 Music in the Parks season. If you would like to be considered for the Mears and Rice Park locations, please fill out this application. We are still in the planning process for Como Lakeside Pavilion summer concerts. Please visit the Dock and Paddle website for future updates on the Como Lakeside Pavilion concert series.
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Holiday lights recycling
Got any broken strings of lights this holiday season? Don't throw them away—recycle them! Saint Paul Public Library locations will be collecting holiday lights for recycling through Jan. 22, 2021. Look for the "Holiday Light Recycling" bin at your local library.
Accepted items: Holiday lights, electric cords, telephone cords.
Prohibited items: Cord adaptors, battery packs, plastic rope lights, CFL lights.
Visit stpaul.gov/recyclingholidaylights to find a drop-off location near you.
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Free meals and produce distribution
To address growing food insecurity in Saint Paul due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the City is partnering with Youthprise, Arts-Us, and the Sanneh Foundation to provide free meal service to Saint Paul families in need. Visit stpaul.gov/freemeals for meal distribution information. Visit the Sanneh Foundation website for information on free produce distribution.
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