Register for Youth Spring Sports by January 31!
Youth Spring Sports registration for volleyball and futsal is open! Register online, over the phone, or in-person at any recreation center by tomorrow, January 31! Registration is free for ages 9 and up! (Please note that fees apply for ages 4U, 6U and 8U.)
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The Yacht Club Festival
Join us for the second annual Yacht Club Festival on Harriet Island Regional Park! Green Day, Hozier, and Fall Out Boy will headline festival, returning July 18-20, 2025. The festival has expanded to three days this year, with a cumulative 25 artists across two stages.
For the full list of amenities and all ticket types, visit MinnesotaYachtClubFestival.com/Tickets.
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Freeze Fest 2025!
Lunchtime Music in the Park series accepting musician applications
Our Music in the Parks lunchtime series in Mears Park is back for 2025! We are now accepting applications for volunteer performers for these shows in Mears Park in downtown Saint Paul on select Tuesdays and Wednesdays during the noon lunch hour throughout the summer from June 17-August 20. Please fill out the Music in Mears 2025 Volunteer Performer Application if you are interested in performing.
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Adaptive Recreation programming in February
Register for Adaptive Recreation programs by contacting their offices at 651-793-6561 or 651-793-6634.
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Daytime Adult Adaptive Open Gym: Fridays 9am-12pm (North Dale)
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Bowling ($15 +$10 to Sun Ray Bowl each week): Feb 1, 8 & 15 (Sun Ray Bowl)
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Basketball ($40): Feb 4, 11 & 18, 6:30-8pm (Phalen)
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Bingo Nights ($5/night): Feb 5, 12, 19 & 26 (Edgcumbe)
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Yoga for All ($36): Feb 6, 13 & 20 (Battle Creek)
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Music in the Gym: Feb 10 & 24, 7-8pm
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Valentine Crafts ($8): Feb 12, 6:45-8pm (Edgcumbe)
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Canvas Crafts: Feb 19, 6:45-8pm
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Camping Trip ($150): Feb 28- March 2 (meet at Griggs - trip to Brainerd, MN)
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Osborn Plaza Improvements - Open House #2
The City of Saint Paul Parks and Recreation Department is seeking feedback on a preferred concept for Osborn Plaza (376 Wabasha St. N, Ward 2, District 17).
A second open house will be held on Monday, February 3rd from 4:00-6:00pm in the Osborn370 Building lobby (370 Wabasha Street N). Please join us to review and to provide feedback on the preferred concept. The preferred concept will be uploaded to the project website after the open house for a 2 week comment period. For questions or translation assistance, please contact Brett Hussong at brett.hussong@ci.stpaul.mn.us or 651-266-6420.
Visit the Osborn Plaza Improvements project webpage for more information.
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ExploraTots - An outdoor experience for children and their adults
ExploraTots is a nature-based Pre-K program designed for children ages 3-5 and their families (siblings are welcome too!) Together you and your child will connect to nature, meet new friends, and practice skills that can improve school-readiness.
- Children must be supervised by an accompanying adult.
- This program meets every second Saturday and third Wednesday of the month, from February 15 through May 14.
- All children and adults attending the program must be registered. Learn more about ExploraTots and register.
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Blizzard Breakfast & Maker's Market at North Dale!
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Winter parties & events
There's snow place like Saint Paul! Embrace the frosty season with winter parties and events. Activities include skating (ice and roller), crafts, games, vendors, music, food, warm fires, and more. Layer up, show up, and we'll provide the winter fun! Please note some ice skating events have been rescheduled due to the warm weather! We hope to have ice rinks open soon.
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Upcoming Events
- Jan 23 - February 1, times vary - Saint Paul Winter Carnival (Rice Park)
- Feb. 1, 5:15pm: Torchlight Parade Route (downtown Saint Paul)
- Feb 2, 4:30-6:30: Music Under Glass- Switchgrass (Como Zoo & Conservatory)
- Feb 5, 4:30-6:30: Music Under Glass-Sarah Morris & Matthew French (Como Zoo & Conservatory)
- Feb 6, 6:30-7:30pm: Winter Family Fun & Games (Duluth & Case)
- Feb 7, 6-8pm: Winter Skating Party (Edgcumbe) *rescheduled date!
- Feb 8, 10am-12pm: Blizzard Breakfast & Maker's Market (North Dale)
- Feb 8, 11am-1pm: Ice Skating Family Party (Palace) *rescheduled date!
- Feb 12, 4:30-6:30: Music Under Glass- Roots-rock singer-songwriter Mary Cutufello (Como Zoo & Conservatory)
- Feb 17, 12-2pm: Annual Family Winter Party (Highland Park)
- Feb 22, 10am-3pm: Craft Fair (El Rio Vista)
- Feb 22, 1-4pm: Freeze Fest (Lake Phalen) *Event will be near the Lakeside Activity Center (1530 Phalen Drive) but all activities will be located outside.
- Feb 26, 6-8pm: Roller skating fun night (El Rio Vista)
Other Announcements
- Como Park Zoo & Conservatory's Winter Flower Show is open daily from 10am to 4pm through March 16, 2025. Accessible ramps are now installed!
- Online registration for 2025 Camp Como is now listed on Como Zoo's website!
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. Current job openings are listed below.
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Reminders
Parks and Recreation activities and FYIs: For all your outdoor and staying-warm needs!
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Winter Warming Spaces: Four Ramsey County Winter Warming Spaces are open, providing a safe, warm place to stay overnight from 9pm - 7am These spaces will be available through March 31, 2025. Shuttle service is available to and from the sites. Contact Ramsey County staff at 651-266-1035 or email ColdWeatherReferrals@ramseycounty.us to receive a referral.
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