Soccer and Flag Football officials needed
Soccer and Flag Football officials are needed for this fall season. Weeknight games start the week of August 15, and pay starts at $20 per game.
Referees must be 16 or older. This is a great opportunity for young adults who want to stay involved with their favorite sport! Visit our coaching webpage or email Municipal Athletics to express interest and learn more.
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Fall activity registration now open
Fall activity registration is now open. Sign up for dance and music, pickleball, martial arts, Zumba, cooking, drones and robotics, yoga, art, senior classes, skateboarding and more! Activities and events are available for all ages. Browse upcoming activities and events.
School year Rec Check and S'more Fun registration is also open.
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Now showing: Movies in the Parks
The 2022 Movies in the Parks season has begun! Movies in the Parks events are free and open to the public. Events are weather permitting and subject to change without notice. Movies typically begin at dusk. Some pre-show activities and food trucks have already been announced (and continue to be added to the schedule), so visit the website for updates. Next week's movies are "Luca" at Sibley Manor Apartments and "1985" at Lake Phalen Beach.
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Summer Nights in Rice
Reggae, salsa, pop rock, and jazz… There’s something for everyone’s musical taste at Summer Nights in Rice! This free concert series happens on select Thursdays through September from 4-7pm. Grab a drink or a bite to eat at a local restaurant then stop by for free live music, dancing, and community connections in Rice Park!
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Help shape the future of Saint Paul Parks & Recreation
We need your feedback! The City of Saint Paul is preparing a new Parks and Recreation System Plan - a comprehensive guide to physical improvements and changes to parks and recreation facilities such as parks, athletic fields, recreation centers and trails. The System Plan will balance investment in park facilities with available resources and will be the blueprint for a successful and sustainable future for Saint Paul Parks and Recreation.
• Full survey (5-15 minutes--to tell us ALL your ideas!)
Learn more about the System Plan, including a drawing activity geared towards all ages to show us your thoughts!
We are seeking responses from current and potential park users, so forward this email so we can gather feedback from all ages, backgrounds and abilities to ensure the new System Plan is representative of all who live and visit the City of Saint Paul.
Mark your calendar: Mississippi River Learning Center community meeting August 11
The City of Saint Paul and Great River Passage Conservancy, in partnership with Mississippi Park Connection, the National Park Service and Your Boat Club, are working with the W Architecture team to create a vision for the future Mississippi River Learning Center – a mixed-use, river-focused space where people will experience the land, water and culture of the Mississippi River.
This innovative community resource at Crosby Farm Regional Park will include a National Park Service headquarters, serving as a national gateway to the Mississippi River with year-round learning and outdoor recreation experiences both on and along Saint Paul’s riverfront.
See the new, single design concept for the Mississippi River Learning Center based on previous community feedback, hear from the project partners, and ask questions at a virtual community meeting on Thursday, August 11, from 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Learn more and register here.
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DEADLINE APPROACHING! Youth Commission application deadline extended to August 12
The Saint Paul Youth Commission is where young people learn to enhance their civic leadership, work in partnership with elected officials and stakeholders, represent their peers, and advocate for youth voice in decision making to ensure Saint Paul is a city that works for all of us. Learn more about Youth Commissioner duties and projects and submit your application by the new extended deadline, August 12!
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Summer Camps: Week of August 8
Summer Camps: Week of August 15
Featured summer camp:
Experience a new and exciting field trip each day! Excursions will vary by site but could include swimming at a Saint Paul pool or beach, fishing, disc golf, puzzle escape room, art museum, mini golf, and more! Activities can vary by site and are subject to change, so contact the recreation center for the latest updates. Registration is required and signed permission forms from parents will be needed for participants to go on field trips.
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Summer Camps: Week of August 22
We also offer...
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Summer Rec Check: Free program for those entering grades 1-6 this fall on Monday-Thursday from 1-4pm at 23 sites.
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Summer S'more Fun: $40/day for those entering grades 1-6 this fall on Monday-Friday from 7am-6pm at Highland Park Community Center.
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Discounted Vikings Football Tickets
Support Saint Paul Parks and Recreation youth programs by purchasing $20 tickets to see the Minnesota Vikings vs San Francisco 49ers on August 20 at 6:00 p.m. Use promo code STPAULPARKS. Tickets must be purchased online using the link above. A limited number of tickets are available at this price, so purchase yours now to raise funds for our youth programming!
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We're hiring!
We still have a variety of seasonal job openings, including Parks Worker I! Work outdoors and soak in the warm summer sun while supporting permit sites, and helping to keep our park spaces and facilities in tip top shape.
View the full list of Saint Paul Parks and Recreation job openings below for more information on the positions.
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Work for Saint Paul Parks and Recreation
We are hiring for many full and part time positions. Apply online today!
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Summer events and amenities
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Reminders and Updates
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Masks welcome, but not required: Saint Paul Mayor Melvin Carter has lifted the masking requirement for staff and visitors in City-controlled facilities. Face masks are welcome and will be available for anyone wishing to wear one. Visitors are still encouraged to maintain distance from others when possible, to wash hands frequently, and to stay home if feeling sick. Visit our COVID-19 Updates webpage for the latest information.
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Como Parking Lot Improvement Project. The first phase of the improvement project is complete (the south parking lot is open) and the second phase is underway in Como Regional Park. Currently, the north parking lot at Como Lakeside Pavilion is closed for construction and is expected to be completed soon. Construction will pause until after Labor Day when the Golf Course lot construction is scheduled to begin. Visit the Como Transportation Parking Improvements webpage for more updates on the construction timeline, parking lot and trail closures, and a map of alternative parking locations. Please follow all detours currently in place. Thank you for your patience.
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Swan boats at Como Lakeside Pavilion: Stop by Dock & Paddle for a bite to eat, then catch a ride on the brand new swan boats at Lake Como. These dreamy pedal boats light up at night to make the experience even more majestic!
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Adult fall sports registration: Registration for Fall Adult Volleyball and Fall Adult Cornhole are now open! Volleyball players can register as individuals and be assigned to a team (or request a buddy to play together!) Cornhole is a team based registration, so grab some friends for this relaxed league of a favorite backyard game!
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Dog Parks: Dogs must be effectively restrained on a leash no longer than six feet in all Saint Paul Parks, with the exception of our five off-leash dog parks. (The new Lilydale Regional Park off-leash dog park is now open! If you are traveling by car, park in the boat launch parking lot.) Please do not allow dog to run off leash in other fenced in areas, such as tennis courts or skateboarding rinks.
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Free Summer Meals: Through a partnership with Youthprise and Saint Paul Public Schools, free meals and snacks for youth 18 years of age and under are available at multiple sites around Saint Paul. This schedule will be available through August 19.
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Adaptive Recreation: Adaptive Recreation provides a comprehensive recreational program for Saint Paul residents of all ages who have physical and/or developmental disabilities. Schedules for July and August programming are available now.
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Tree watering recommendations: The weather has been hot and dry and we could use your help keeping newly planted boulevard trees watered. To water recently planted trees, set a hose at a trickle for one hour, three times a week, or place a watering bag around the trunk and fill it weekly. Contact our Forestry team if you would like to have a gator bag put on your newly planted boulevard tree and follow these other tree care recommendations.
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