Park Permit Lottery closes Dec. 20
Get your name submitted for the 2024 park permit lottery! Due to the high demand for certain dates and locations, the lottery system is used to give residents and businesses an equal opportunity to make reservations for in-demand picnic shelters and pavilions. All entries received by Dec. 20 at 4:30pm will be randomly sorted and further instructions will be provides to entrants.
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Gnome Scavenger Hunt
They're baaaaAAAack! These popular Gnomes are back for a third #Gnomevasion!! The Gnomes have taken over our parks and green spaces (soon-to-be snow covered spaces). The Gnomes are hidden throughout our parkland so our parks & rec crew have teamed up to help you hone in on their locations.
There are eight Gnomes who have settled down in eight different parks within Saint Paul city limits (some of these may have returned to the same park as before, and some may be new homes the Gnomes have discovered). The Gnomes have shape-shifted since last time and don't look how they used too--so keep your eyes open for a whole new Gnome!
Solve the clues, post a selfie with the Tree Gnome and use hashtag #stpgnometakeover--shhh, be careful not to give away the location in your photo! Can you find the whole Tree Gnome family?
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Winter/Spring activities & swimming lesson registration is now open
Registration is now open for winter and spring activities and swimming lessons. Register online using our new registration website:
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(Psst! We're still looking for ski and snowboard instructors! If you are experienced in downhill skiing, snowboarding, or cross-country skiing and want to share your skills with the community, consider working with Saint Paul Parks and Recreation this winter! For more information, contact Amanda Smith at 651-266-6488 or ParksWinterSki@ci.stpaul.mn.us.)
New registration software launch
The transition to our new registration software, RecTrac, is underway! Users will now exclusively use RecTrac for all registrations and transactions. All users will need to create a new account in RecTrac. (Click the “Sign In/Register” button in the top right corner.) You will need to create a username and password as well as enter your contact information.
We thank you for your help and patience while we made this transition and continue to make Saint Paul one of the best urban parks systems in the country.
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Como Zoo & Conservatory Events
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Senior Strolls Holly Jolly Holiday Party, Wed. Dec. 20, 4:30 - 6 p.m. For our 55-and-better visitors, this special holiday stroll include appetizers and mocktails, make-and-take an ornament activity, holiday floral demonstrations, and exclusive access to wander the conservatory after hours. Registration is required.
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Music Under Glass, Sundays and Wednesdays Jan. 7 - Feb. 7, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Beginning in January 2024, join us in the tropical gardens and beat the “winter-blahs” as live, local musicians play blues, bluegrass and ballads from 4:30-6:30pm on select Sundays and Wednesdays. The concerts are free and beer and wine will be available to purchase.
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Work for Saint Paul Parks and Recreation!
Apply online:
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Hidden Falls south entrance is now open
Construction near Hidden Falls South Entrance is substantially complete. The gate is now open until snow or ice prevent access. Work will resume in the spring to complete vegetation establishment on site. Learn more.
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Parks for All Fundraiser
Give to the “Parks for All Campaign” today! Your donation can help make park programs available for all families. This fundraising campaign is a joint effort with the Saint Paul Parks Conservancy.
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