What's Happening

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

Citywide Spring Cleanup on April 24 Join Saint Paul Parks and Recreation and Public Works at the 35th annual Citywide Spring Cleanup on Saturday, April 24 from 9am-11:30am as we pick up litter that has recently become exposed due to the melting snow. Public health guidelines will be observed during this event, including limits on the number of participants per site and current guidelines for face coverings and social distancing. To help ensure guidelines are followed, we require that you pre-register all members of your group online and check in with your site host on the day of the event.

Saint Paul Parks and Recreation is hiring! Apply online today: Community Recreation Leader - Full & Part Time/Temporary Parks Worker III - Full Time Official/Umpire - Contract Right Track Job Coach -Temporary Lifeguard - Temporary Parks & Recreation Worker - Customer Service - Highland National Golf Complex - Temporary Parks Worker I - Temporary  Parks and Recreation Worker - Park Counter -Temporary Parks and Recreation Worker - Pool Admissions - Temporary

Summer Aquatics Update

We are preparing to open our splash pads, Highland Park Aquatic Center, Como Regional Park Pool, and Phalen Beach on June 12, 2021. We are currently evaluating our aquatics hours, rates, and membership structure and will share more information at www.stpaul.gov/aquatics as it becomes available. Great River Water Park is currently open, but will be closed during the Summer 2021 season. Great River Water Park spring swimming lesson and lifeguard training registrations can be made online, along with reservations for open swim, lap swim, and water aerobics. Public health guidelines will be in place and spaces are limited.

Spring Flower Show The Spring Flower Show is in full bloom through May 2 at the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory Sunken Garden. Advanced reservations and face coverings are required for all visits to the Como Park Zoo & Conservatory.

Dock and Paddle Pancake Special and Egg Hunt

Dock & Paddle at Como Lakeside Pavilion will be hosting a Sunday Pancake Special on April 4 from 9am-12pm and an Egg Hunt at 11am. For reservations, please email dockandpaddle@gmail.com. Dock & Paddle is open for regular business hours Friday-Sunday, 10am-6pm with expanded hours starting April 16.

Additional Highlights

• Youth summer sports registration for t-ball, machine pitch, baseball, softball and lacrosse closed on March 31. Those who still wish to register may contact a recreation center directly to see if space is still available. 
• Golf at Highland National, Phalen, Como and the Highland driving range has resumed. Tee times can be made online. Public health guidelines are in place.
• Outdoor courts and skate parks have reopened for the season. Use our amenities map to find an outdoor court near you. 
• Adult fitness classes have returned to some recreation center locations. Public health guidelines will be in place.
• Virtual gardening classes are available through Ramsey Country Master Gardeners and new spring topics have been added. 
• 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 April programming is 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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