What's Happening

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

Swimming Lessons Swimming lessons are back at Great River Water Park! Public health guidelines will be in place and spaces are limited. Swimming lesson and lifeguard training registrations can be made online, along with reservations for open swim, lap swim, and water aerobics.

Youth Summer Sports Registration for youth summer t-ball, machine pitch, baseball, softball and lacrosse runs through March 31. In partnership with the Minnesota Twins, many levels are offered free of charge. Learn more and register online at stpaul.gov/youthsports.

Girls and Women in Sports Day

February 3 was National Girls and Women in Sports Day and Saint Paul Parks and Recreation celebrated all month long by featuring the experiences and accomplishments of female athletes on our staff and within the community. Check out the full video series on YouTube.

Help us name four brand new Saint Paul parks Saint Paul is excited to introduce four new parks coming to the Highland Bridge development. The community has helped to shape the final designs and now it is time to name them. For full details, background information and park designs, please go to stpaul.gov/HighlandBridgeParks.

Updates & Reminders

• Spring is in the air and our ice rinks are now officially closed for the season. We know it's tempting, but we ask that people and pets stay out of the rink areas until the ground has thawed and hockey boards have been removed. Please visit one of our four dog parks for off-leash fun. 

• With warm weather in the forecast, our crews are working hard to begin opening seasonal amenities as soon as possible, including skate parks and tennis courts. We thank your for your patience. 

• As the ground begins to thaw, please be mindful to stay on sidewalks and bike paths as much as possible so plants can emerge and our turf has a chance to recover from winter. 
• Space is still available at select sites for youth programs including Rec Check, S'more Fun, Recreation for Preschoolers, and no-school day programs. 
• Reservations are now being accepted for open gym, tot times and pickleball at select recreation centers. Reservations must be made in advance and public health guidelines, including face coverings and physical distancing, will be in place. 
• Adult summer softball registration is now open for new and returning teams. 
• Rice and Arlington batting cages have reopened. Reservations must be made in advance and public health guidelines will be in place.  
• Fitness centers and walking tracks have reopened. Reservations must be made in advance and public health guidelines will be in place.  
• Como Park Zoo & Conservatory is open. Reservations must be made in advance and public health guidelines will be in place. 

• Adaptive Recreation registration for March and April programming is now open. Call 651-793-6561 or 651-793-6634 or visit stpaul.gov/AdaptiveRec for full details, registration information and public health guidelines.

• Free meals are available for Saint Paul families in need. 

Looking for more fun things to do around Saint Paul? Check out our Rec Reimagined webpage for more programs and activities. 

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

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