Ski Season Updates

Cross country ski trails at Como, Highland 9 and Phalen golf courses are scheduled to be groomed on Saturday, Dec. 11. The Como Park Ski Center chalet will be open for equipment fittings, lesson registrations, and cross country ski rentals on Dec. 11-12 & 17-18 from 10am-6pm. The hill will not be open for downhill skiing during these times. 

Winter & Spring Activity Registration Now Open

Winter and spring activity registration opened on Monday, Dec. 6. Activities are now available to browse and register online. 

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Winter Holiday Parties, Activities & Events

The holiday season is officially here! Get in the holiday spirit by taking a walk through Rice Park to see the lights, visiting the Holiday Flower Show at Como Park Zoo & Conservatory, watching the Reindeer Cam online, or participating in any of the holiday events and activities below.

Holiday Activities

• Nov 30-Dec 14: Cooking: Desserts for the Holidays (Hayden Heights)
• Dec 11: Holiday Themed Slime Time (Palace)
• Dec 20: Holiday Ornament Making (North Dale)
• Dec 21: Holiday Ornament Making with Kid Create Studio (Hancock)
• Dec 22: Holiday Ornament Making (Northwest Como)
• Dec 22 and Dec 23: Holiday Art (Langford Park) 
• Dec 29: Capital City 3v3 Basketball Holiday Classic (Jimmy Lee) *deadline to register Dec 17
• Dec 29: Winter Madness: The Great Holiday Bake Off (Battle Creek)
• Dec 30: Winter Madness: Holidays of the Year (Battle Creek)
• Dec 31: Winter Madness: Holidays of the Year (Battle Creek)

Holiday Parties and Events

• Sun, Dec. 12, 12 - 1:30pm: Santa Paws at Palace Community Center ($5 for photo of your pet with Santa; bring your own camera or use the on-site photographer for an additional fee)
• Tue, Dec. 14, 6 - 7:30pm: Community Holiday Dinner at Hazel Park Recreation Center (Registration required)
• Tue, Dec. 14, 6 - 8pm: Walk Through Winter Wonderland at North Dale Recreation Center
• Wed, Dec. 15, 5:30 - 7:30pm: Santa's Workshop at Battle Creek Recreation Center (Registration required)
• Wed, Dec. 15, 6:30 - 8pm: Magical Holiday Stroll at Highland Park Community Center (Registration recommended)
• Fri, Dec. 17, 6 - 9pm: Parent's Night Out at Northwest Como Recreation Center (Registration required)
• Fri, Dec. 17, 6:30 - 7:30pm: Holiday Outdoor Fun & Games at Duluth & Case Recreation Center (Registration required)
• Sat, Dec. 18, 1 - 4pm:  Winter Beach Party at Jimmy Lee/Oxford Community Center
• Thur, Dec. 23, 6 - 7:30pm: Phalen Holiday Express at Phalen Recreation Center

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Winter Swimming Lessons

Registration for winter swimming lessons at Great River Water Park is now open. Each session has (8) 50-minute classes. Cost is $70/session. 

• Session 1: January | Tuesday & Thursday mornings | Ages 7 & under 
• Session 2: February | Tuesday & Thursday mornings | Ages 7 & under
• Weekend Session: January & February | Saturdays | All ages 

We're Hiring! Apply Today

• Lifeguard (Full Time)
• Community Recreation Leader (Part Time/Full Time)  
• Assistant Aquatics Facility Supervisor (Full Time)
• Youth Basketball Scorekeeper (Contract)
• Bricklayer (Full Time)
• Official/Umpire (Contract) 
• Youth Field/Gym Monitor (Contract)
• Pickleball Instructor (Contract)
• Ski and Snowboard Instructors - Contact ParksWinterSki@ci.stpaul.mn.us for details.