What's Happening at Saint Paul Parks and Recreation

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What's Happening

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

River Learning Center promo photo of Mississippi River during the fall season

New Mississippi River Learning Center designs 

The City of Saint Paul and Great River Passage Conservancy, in partnership with Mississippi Park Connection, the National Park Service, and Your Boat Club have released the final design concept for the soon-to-be Mississippi River Learning Center.

River Learning Center's final design concept presentation- birds eye view of area with design areas outlined

After receiving extensive feedback from the community and project partners, this center will combine mix-use, river focused space with a National Park Service headquarters at Crosby Farm Regional Park, where people will experience the land, water, and culture of the Mississippi River. This innovative community resource will serve as a national gateway to the Mississippi River with year-round learning and outdoor recreation experiences both on and along Saint Paul’s riverfront.

Watch the presentation of the designs and visit Great River Passage's website to learn more.

Parks & Rec Vision Plan 2022 graphics

Design A Park Game

If you were asked to design your own park, what would you include? What park feature is on your "must have" list? We have created a game to help you share all your ideas with us! This game is geared for all ages to be creative and identify your top priorities. 

Design A Park Game

Your feedback will help prepare the next Saint Paul Parks and Recreation System Plan and shape the future of our parks and recreation facilities! In addition to the Design a Park game, there are other ways to share your thoughts.

Community Interest Survey 

Draw the Future activity 

Now is your chance to tell us what you want to see in a future park!
Submit all your ideas by Nov. 1!

Batting cages with new nets that were replaced Oct 2022

Updates at Rice & Arlington Batting Cages

New netting systems have been installed in the Rice & Arlington batting cages and turf room. Additionally, the batting cages will now be open on Mondays for Fall/Winter business hours beginning Oct. 10.

  • Monday - Thursday: 12 - 8pm
  • Friday - Saturday: 12 - 6pm
  • Sunday: Closed

Reservations are not required, but you can call ahead to check current attendance levels and turf room availability at 651-558-2117. Visit the website for pricing details and additional information.

Walk To A Park Day on Oct 10-parent with two kids walk through a field with tall natural grasses

Walk to a Park Day on October 10

October 10 is National Walk To A Park Day! Saint Paul is proud to be a city working to ensure everyone has access to a quality park within a 10 minute walk of home. Celebrate by taking a walk to your local park! Take a picture and tag us on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter and use #10MinWalk and #WalkToAParkDay.

Youth holding up a fish he caught for family fishing night_Oct 8
Thrive Outside Day - SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2022 AT 11 AM - Boom Island Park - Free and all are welcome!

Featured Upcoming Events

More upcoming events & activities:

Movies in the Parks | Fitness in the Parks | Music in the Parks | Fall Special Events

Movies in the Parks: Psycho at Mears Park on Oct 14
Movies in the Parks: Harry Potter on Oct 15
Indian Mounds Regional Park Virtual Community Engagement Session Oct 13
Red Cross Blood Drive at Oxford Community Center_Oct 19
Forestry arborists trimming a tree

Work for Saint Paul Parks and Recreation

We are hiring for many full, part time, and contract positions. View the full list of Saint Paul Parks and Recreation job openings below for more information on the positions. Apply online today!

 

Now hiring ski instructors for Como Park Ski Center.
Youth smiling on playground at Hamline Park

Fall program registrations

Reminders and Updates

  • Crosby Farm Regional Park & Highland Park Closures: In partnership with Ramsey County, the 2022 special permit archery deer management hunt is planned to take place in Crosby Farm Regional Park and Highland Park Oct. 10-12 and Oct.21 – Nov. 2. Crosby Farm Regional Park will be closed to the public on these dates, and work in Highland Park will take place on a twenty-acre parcel of land along 7th Street, south of Montreal Avenue, that has been hunted since 2014.
  • Como Regional Park Construction Updates - Golf Course Lot Closed:  The parking lot at the Como Golf Course is closed for construction. The golf course will remain open during this time with parking available just behind Hole #5 in the Butterfly Lot (1237-1231 Kaufman Dr, St Paul, MN 55103). Golf course staff are available to shuttle golfers from the butterfly lot to the clubhouse. Please contact the clubhouse directly at 651-488-9673 with any questions or to make a tee time. Visit the Como Transportation Parking Improvements project website for updates. 
  • High Bridge Dog Park - West Entrance Closed: The west entrance of the High Bridge Dog Park is closed for construction at the Xcel Energy Plant. The park will remain open during this time. Enter through the east entrance on Washington Street from Shepard Road. Street parking is available along Spring Street and Washington Street. Construction is expected to last through October. Other Saint Paul off-leash dog parks, including the new Uŋčí Makhá Park and Lilydale Regional Parks are also available. 
  • Fall Swimming Lessons & Aquatics Memberships: Great River Water Park is open for the 2022-23 fall to spring season. Fall swimming lesson registration is open. Open swim and all-access membership sales are open. All-access memberships include water aerobics and lap swim in addition to open swim.

  • 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.