Hiring officials, scorekeepers, and gym monitors (and we need volunteer coaches too!)

We are excited to have a record number of registered youth basketball participants this season! With that, we need officials, scorekeepers, gym monitors and coaches to support them! Positions available for as young as 16 years old. This is a great opportunity for adults who want to stay involved with their favorite sport! Watch these testimonials on why others love being a Saint Paul Parks and Recreation coach or official!

Multiple sites around the city are still looking for a coach! Fill out the volunteer form (list in the comments you are interested in basketball) and someone will reach out to you. Or call Municipal Athletics at 651-558-2255 to get connected. No experience is required and is a great resume builder for older teens and college students!

Adult winter sports registrations now open (or opening soon)

Stay active this winter! Adult Athletics team registration dates are listed below. Note: registration may close early if the league fills up before the deadline.

Master plans and community meeting updates

Central Village Park Master Plan: We are partnering with Trust for Public Land, Springboard for the Arts, Summit-University Planning Council, and community members to develop a master plan for Central Village Park. The new master plan will serve as a guide for future improvements in and around the park. Visit the project website for more information and take the Central Village Park survey.

Mississippi River Boulevard Crossing is now open

Mississippi River Boulevard Crossing, the pedestrian path that travels under a new bridge in Mississippi River Boulevard alongside Hidden Falls Creek to a plaza space above the falls, is now open. The creek channel is an extension of the water feature central to the Highland Bridge Project collecting storm water throughout the development site and releasing it at a controlled rate into Hidden Falls. A temporary staircase will be constructed between the existing trail along Mississippi River Boulevard and the new overlook above the falls. Funding is currently being sought for Phase II, which will connect the new plaza space completed in Phase I to the historic stone staircase running between the Mississippi River Boulevard Trail and Hidden Falls Regional Park. 

Great River Passage project updates 

Great River Passage has recently announced updates for two of their projects. Learn more about each project below. 

• All aboard! River Balcony Community Design Celebration (Nov. 3): Together with members of the public, the City of Saint Paul and the Great River Passage Conservancy have been working with James Corner Field Operations to create a vision for the future River Balcony – a 1.5-mile walkway along the bluff with connections to the Mississippi River in downtown Saint Paul. The River Balcony will be a valuable community resource connecting public spaces, civic landmarks and development sites. It will also provide new connections to the river and spark activity and economic development along the riverfront.
• Final design concept for the soon-to-be Mississippi River Learning Center: 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. 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.  Watch the presentation of the designs and visit Great River Passage's website to learn more.

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!

• Park Security Officer (Full Time) NEW! (Learn more about being a Park Security Officer.)
• Aquatics Facility Supervisor (Full Time) NEW!
• Assistant Aquatics Facility Supervisor (Full Time) NEW!
• Forestry Arborist (Full Time) NEW!
• Community Recreation Leader (Part Time/Full Time) 
• Youth Basketball Scorekeeper (Contract)
• Official/Umpire (Contract) (Learn more about being a Sports official or Youth sports coach.)
• Youth Field/Gym Monitor (Contract) 
• Volunteer with Saint Paul Parks and Recreation

Fall program registrations

• 2022-2023 Out-of-school time programs: Registration is open for 2022-23 afterschool and no-school day youth programs.
  • S'more Fun 
  • Rec Check
  • Rec Check Extended
  • Recreation for Preschoolers
• Fall activity registration: 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 fall activities and events. 
• 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 September and October programming are available now.