What's Happening at Saint Paul Parks and Recreation

City of St. Paul sent this bulletin at 01/28/2022 07:14 PM CST
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What's Happening

The latest news, events, and activities from Saint Paul Parks and Recreation.
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Spring Break: Rec Check Extended

When school is out, Rec Check is in! Registration is now open for Rec Check Extended during spring break on April 4-8. This program takes place from 8:30am-5pm at Edgcumbe, Frogtown, and Hazel Park recreation centers. Rec Check Extended is open to all Saint Paul youth in grades 1-5 for $10/day.

Youth Spring Volleyball and Futsal Registration Ends Jan. 31

Spring registration for youth volleyball and futsal runs January 1-31. Volleyball is open to ages 9-18 and futsal (indoor soccer) is open to ages 3-14. Visit stpaul.gov/YouthSports for more details and to register.

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Free COVID-19 Testing at Frogtown Community Center

Free COVID-19 testing is now available at Frogtown Community Center on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2pm-6pm by appointment only.  Visit ramseycounty.us/TestingSites to schedule your appointment and find other testing opportunities.
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I Spy Evergreens: A Scavenger Hunt 

Adventure through our parks to find the hidden evergreen trees! When you find an evergreen, share a selfie using #stpevergreenhunt - without giving away the location! Enjoy the outdoors and explore Saint Paul parks with this family-friendly, socially-distant, self-led activity: I Spy Evergreens: A Scavenger Hunt. 

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Winter Swimming Lessons

Registration for winter swimming lessons at Great River Water Park is open. Each session has (8) 50-minute classes. Cost is $70/session. The next session begins February 1 and runs on Tuesdays and Thursdays. 

Heath and Safety Updates

  • Free COVID-19 testing is now available at Frogtown Community Center. Visit ramseycounty.us/TestingSites to schedule your appointment and find other testing opportunities.
  • Tot time will resume starting Jan. 31. 
  • Due to a rise in COVID-19 cases and ongoing staffing constraints, Saint Paul Parks and Recreation is making the following temporary service adjustments:
    • Open swim on Sundays at Great River Water Park will be paused starting Jan. 23. Open swim on Fridays will be paused starting Jan. 28.
    • Duluth & Case Recreation Center is closed on Mondays.
    • We ask that spectators during sports games and practices be kept to a minimum.
  • Masks are required for visitors and employees when inside Parks and Recreation buildings. Masks are available within recreation centers, if needed. Athletes and officials must wear their mask into the building and on the bench but may remove them when in active play on the court. It is strongly recommended that masks be worn while on the court.
  • We will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we all do our part to keep our community healthy. 

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Outdoor Activities

Sledding Hills: Fifteen sledding hills are located within our parks. Visit our sledding hill page for locations and a list of sledding safety tips.

Como Park Ski Center: The hill at Como Park Ski Center is open for the season. For ticket and rental rates, hours, and other details visit the Como Park Ski Center webpage.

Cross Country Ski Trails: Groomed cross country ski trails are available at the Como Golf Course, Highland 9 Golf Course, and Phalen Golf Course. It is free to cross country ski with your own equipment on Saint Paul Parks and Recreation ski trails and no pass is required. Trails are open as long as conditions allow. 

Ice Rinks: All ice rinks are now open. Rink hours and conditions are subject to change without notice. Rinks will remain open for as long as weather and rink conditions allow.  Please do not skate during flooding, rink maintenance or other times when the rinks are closed. Visit the ice rink webpage for updates.

Volunteer at an Ice Rink: The best rinks are those that benefit from the assistance of community volunteers. Volunteers are needed to help with rink flooding, snow removal and other duties. 
Frost Fest - January 29 at Groveland Recreation Center