What's Happening

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

Summer Rec Check Summer Rec Check (formerly known as Summer Blast) starts Monday, June 21. Rec Check is a free program for youth who will be entering grades 1-6 in the fall. Activities include crafts, art, tennis, cooking, swimming, gym games, water fun, outdoor nature activities, outdoor play, fitness, kitchen science, field trips and more. Partnering with the Saint Paul Public Library, youth are encouraged to keep reading all summer through fun literature activities and programs. A daily snack is provided.

Free Meals for Families in Need Did you know free meals are available for Saint Paul families in need? All families with one or more children under the age of 18 are eligible. Learn more at www.stpaul.gov/freemeals. Please note, there will be no meal service on Friday, June 18.

Summer Aquatics Updates Phalen Beach and Highland Park Aquatic Center are now open. Como Regional Park Pool will open for the season on Saturday, June 12. All splash pads are now open from 9am-9pm daily. Great River Water Park will be closed for the summer 2021 season starting June 10 and will reopen on September 6. Visit stpaul.gov/aquatics for rates, memberships, swimming lesson registration, splash pad locations and more.

Fitness in the Parks Fitness in the Parks is a free outdoor exercise program that brings a variety of fitness activities to many of Saint Paul’s beautiful parks. There is no registration required and classes are open to all fitness levels. All ages welcome and no experience is necessary. This week's featured class is "The Circular Path to Healthy Joints with Dr. Kristin Becker": Tuesdays 6:30 to 7:30pm - Highland Park (pavilion open space) Thursdays from 6 to 7 p.m.  - Ryan Park From Dr. Kristin Becker: This unique workout is perfect for those with stiff joints, arthritis and movement limitations but still provides a full aerobic workout that supports healthy joints for anyone.

Featured Camps, Classes & Events

Week of June 15

• Art for the River (Hidden Falls) - All Ages
• Family Fun & Games Night (Duluth & Case) - All Ages
• Youth Soccer Camp (Sylvan Field) - Ages 6-12
• Improv Intensive (Highland Park CC) - Ages 12-17
• Playing with Plays (Highland Park CC) - Ages 8-13
• Music Together: Early Childhood Music - Demo (MLK) - Ages 0-6
• Outdoor Games (Wilder) - Ages 6-13
• Senior Knit and Crochet Club (Jimmy Lee) - Ages 55+
• Sister Circle Girls Group (Dayton's Bluff) - Ages 11-14
• Plant a Plant (Arlington Hills) - All Ages
• Junior Achievers (Wilder) - Ages 10-14
• Ice Cream Days (Highwood Hills) - Ages 0-17
• Bucket Drumming (Hancock) - Ages 9-12
• Hip Hop Dance at the Bluff (Dayton's Bluff) - Ages 12-16
• Community Day of Healing & Resource Connections (Jimmy Lee) - All Ages
• Tween Teen Scene/June (Hayden Heights) - Ages 11-16
• Teens in Community/Teen Group (Highwood Hills) - Ages 12-17
• Jimmy Lee Seniors (Jimmy Lee) - Ages 55+

Week of June 21

• Pre-Ballet Camp (North Dale - Ages 5-6
• Ballet 1 Camp (North Dale) - Ages 7-9
• Ballet 1 Camp (North Dale) -  Ages 10-12
• Video Production for You Tube Camp (Northwest Como) - Ages 10-14
• Sanneh Soccer Camp (Battle Creek) - Ages 5-12
• Sanneh Soccer Camp (Rice) - Ages 5-12
• Skyhawks Beginning Golf Camp - Ages 5-8
• SkyHawks Multi Sports Camp: Soccer, Baseball, Basketball - Ages 4-7
• Soccer Skills Camp/June (El Rio Vista) - Ages 9-12
• Lacrosse Camp (Jimmy Lee) - Ages 5-12
• Lacrosse Camp(Frogtown) - Ages 5-12
• Wednesdays at The Big E (El Rio Vista) - Ages 11-14
• Intermediate Pilates Summer (Langford Park) - Ages 18+
• Playing With Plays (Highland Park CC) - Ages 8-13
• DJ Hero Class (Wilder) - Ages 11-17
• Sandlot Baseball (Duluth & Case) - Ages 6-14
• Music Together: Early Childhood Music (MLK) - Ages 0-6
• Soccer Stars (Northwest Como) - Ages 7-11

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Highlights and Reminders

• Public drinking fountains will remain off at this time. We recommend bringing a water bottle with you to the park.
• Registration for youth fall tackle football, flag football, soccer and lacrosse runs June 1-31. 
• Saint Paul Youth Commission applications are due by June 30. 
• Our Music and Movies in the Parks series is back. All shows are free unless otherwise noted. Events are weather permitting and subject to change without notice. For more details, visit stpaul.gov/MoviesInTheParks and stpaul.gov/MusicInTheParks.
• Free family fishing nights are back at Phalen Regional Park. All fishing equipment and bait is provided. Just show up and fish with TipsOutdoors.
• Como Harbor, the new seal and sea lion habitat, is now officially open at Como Park Zoo & Conservatory. Watch the ribbon cutting ceremony.
• Safe Summer Nights are free public events that feature food, activities for children and ample opportunities for attendees to meet their Saint Paul police officers. 
• The newly renovated Como Park Mini Golf has opened for the season.  
• New for 2021, Saint Paul Parks and Recreation is starting an adult cornhole league. Register online or call 651-558-2255.
• Watercraft rentals are open or opening soon at many popular Saint Paul aquatic destinations. Visit the Wheel Fun Rentals - Como, Mississippi River Paddle Share and Phalen Beach websites for details. 
• A portion of Mississippi River Boulevard and the adjoining shared bike and pedestrian trail are now closed to all bike, pedestrian and vehicle traffic for construction of the Mississippi River Boulevard Crossing project at Highland Bridge. The road and trail closure is located between Ford Parkway and Magoffin Avenue, and is expected to reopen fall 2021. 
• Ready to get back into our recreation centers? Many sites are open for programs including dance, open gym, pickleball, batting cages, tot time, fitness rooms, walking tracks, open basketball, soccer and more, but advanced registration is required. 
• Dock and Paddle at Como Lakeside Pavilion and City House at the Saint Paul Municipal Grain Elevator are open for the summer season. Both feature indoor and outdoor dining with beautiful waterfront views. 

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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