2025 Permit Lottery
The 2025 Park Permit Lottery is now open. All entries must be submitted by 4:30 p.m. on December 18, 2024.
Due to the high demand for certain dates and locations, the lottery system is used to give all residents and Saint Paul businesses an equal opportunity to make reservations for in-demand picnic shelters and pavilions. For more information, visit www.stpaul.gov/parkpermits.
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The Gnomes are back with another #Gnomevasion!!
The Gnomes have settled in our park spaces again, but our parks & rec crew teamed up to help you hone in on their locations.
This popular gnome scavenger hunt has gnome seekers solving clues and exploring Saint Paul parks to find them. This is a fun activity for all ages and a great opportunity to get out and about in the beautiful cold-weather season.
When you find them, post a selfie with the Gnome and use hashtag #stpgnometakeover--shhh, be careful not to give away the location in your photo!
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Circus Juventas’ holiday show Blizzard is here – get your tickets today!
Enjoy the holiday season under the big top! When a trio of careless elves, The Big Book of Holiday Stories, and a blizzard collide, winter chaos is set loose on the North Pole. Add a little circus magic to your holiday festivities as Circus Juventas takes you on a high-flying, mixed-up sleigh ride through the most beloved holiday stories of all time in Blizzard! Shows run December 6-15, 2024.
DISCOUNTED TICKET CODE: The elves delivered an early gift for the Thursday, December 12 show! For discounted tickets to this show, use promo code ELF to unlock $20 tickets!
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Upcoming Events
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Dec 10, 6-7:30pm - Community Holiday Dinner (Hazel Park)
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Dec 13, 6:30-8pm - Once Upon a Holiday Movie Night (Phalen)
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Dec 13, 10am-12pm - Tot Time Holiday Party (Battle Creek) *ages 5 & under
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Dec 13, 5-7pm - Holiday Event (Dayton's Bluff)
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Dec 14, 2-4pm – Magical Holiday Experience (Highland Park)
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Dec 14, 5:30-7pm - Dinner with Santa (Duluth & Case)
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Dec 18, 6-8pm - Winter Wonderland (North Dale)
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Dec 19, 5-7:30pm – Holiday Campus Party & Santa Paws (Palace)
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Dec 19, 5:30-7:30pm - Winter Celebration (Hancock) *registration required
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Dec 20, 5-8pm - Parents Night Out (Northwest Como) *ages 7-12, $10, registration required
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Dec 20, 5-6:30pm - Saint Paul Winter Get Down (825 Arts, 825 University Ave) *more details coming soon!
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Dec 23, 6-8pm – Holiday Express (Phalen)
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Jan 3, 5-8pm - Parents Night Out (Langford Park) *ages 7-12, $10, registration required
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Give the gift of Saint Paul's amazing parks this holiday season
From dedicating a bench to planting a tree to supporting free water safety lessons or youth sports programs, there are so many meaningful ways to make a lasting impact while honoring family and friends. Every small gift can make a lasting impact.
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Winter/Spring swimming lessons
In the land of 10,000 lakes, cost should never be a barrier to water safety skills. There are still a few free youth swimming spots open for the upcoming sessions. For those youth who have accomplished their swimming skills, there's Junior Lifeguard training also offered for free! (Adult swimming lessons are also available for $75/8 classes for residents, $94/8 classes for non-residents.)
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More ways to get in the water with Great River Water Park Programs
Bust out the swimwear even in the colder months! Great River Water Park programs include lap swim, open swim, water aerobics, teen fitness, sensory-friendly swim times, women's swim nights, plus other events throughout the colder seasons. Monthly aquatics memberships are available from September to May. Visit the Great River Water Park website for hours and details on programs and memberships.
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Ski and Snowboard lesson registration
Registration for ski and snowboard lessons for the 2024-25 season is open! Lessons are available for all ages and skill levels. Downhill and snowboard lessons offered at Como Park Ski Center, and X-Country lessons offered at both Como Park and Highland National Golf Course.
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Ski and snowboard instructors needed--training begins soon!
We are also seeking experienced skiers and snowboarders with a passion for teaching to instruct downhill ski, cross country ski, and snowboarding lessons this winter at Como Park Ski Center and Highland National Golf Course. Lessons are held on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and weekends from mid-December through early February. Salary dependent on experience. Training will be offered the beginning of December so reach out now! For more information, contact 651-488-9673 or Parkswinterski@ci.stpaul.mn.us.
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Youth on Boards
This week, the City of Saint Paul announced the addition of 19 new youth members to several City boards and commissions as part of the Youth on Boards initiative. Youth on Boards introduces young people to civic engagement and potential career pathways in local government. These Saint Paul boards and commissions provide support and structure to actively include young people in the decision-making process. Learn more about the Youth on Boards program and this year's appointed board members.
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Merriam Park Site Improvements Project Survey
Improvements are coming to the Merriam Park Recreation Center playground, athletic courts, and fields as part of the Common Cent 1% sales tax initiative. Please share your ideas and priorities about this space through this survey. Learn more on the Merriam Park Projects webpage.
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 Come work with us!
Throughout the year, we offer many full and part-time positions available at parks, rec centers, golf courses, athletic complexes, Como Park Zoo & Conservatory and more. Positions available for ages 13 and up. Current job openings are listed below.
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