4th of July weekend updates and reminders
As you celebrate, please remember that we all have a responsibility to ensure the safety of those around us as we enjoy our public spaces.
- All are welcome to use our parks and recreation center properties to celebrate responsibly, but use of fireworks is not permitted.
- This will be a busy period for our staff. Your help in keeping our parks clean is much appreciated.
- With the exception of authorized picnic areas, the consumption of alcohol is prohibited at parks and recreation center properties.
Thursday, July 2
Friday, July 3
Saturday, July 4
Sunday, July 5
Must-Do Activities
Closures
- All recreation centers will be closed July 3-5.
- All Saint Paul Public Library will be closed July 3-4.
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Due to firework damage to several athletic courts and fields in recent years, the following locations will be closed overnight on July 2-6. Courts will be closed and field lights turned on at 6 p.m. and will re-open in the morning at 9 a.m.
- Arlington Arkwright, Battle Creek, Conway, Dayton’s Bluff, Eastview, El Rio Vista, Frogtown, Groveland, Hamline Park, Hayden Heights, Hazel Park, Highwood Hills, Langford Park, Linwood, McMurray, MLK, North Dale, North End, Orchard, Oxford, Palace, Prosperity, Rice & Arlington, St. Clair, Victoria Park, and West Minnehaha.
Find more information special events to celebrate the 4th of July!
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Saint Paul's Red, White, and BOOM!
Saint Paul Rotary Club will host the 4th of July Fireworks for our capital city on the highest point in Saint Paul, Cathedral Hill Park. Come early to picnic in the park with food trucks lined up on Dayton Avenue starting at 6 p.m.
The fireworks will begin at dusk!
79th Annual 4th in the Park at Langford Park
Enjoy pony rides, live music, food trucks, and more throughout the afternoon!
Park and Play - traveling video game and technology truck for youth
Park and Play (formerly Tech For All Pop-Up Recreation) is a traveling video game and technology truck for youth. This popular attraction is back with a whole new look! Follow us to locations all over Saint Paul. This is a free activity. No registration is required, just show up!
Learn more about Park and Play today!
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Monday
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July 6
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Wacouta Commons
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5 - 7:30pm
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Tuesday
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July 7
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Parque Castillo
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5 - 7pm
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Tuesday
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July 14
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St. Clair Park
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5 - 7pm
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Looking for more gaming truck times? The truck will be making the rounds to all our parks for lunchtime in downtown Saint Paul!
Rec in Motion
Grand Opening of the South Saint Anthony Park Play Area & Courts - July 8
Movies in the Parks start July 9!
Bring along a blanket or a lawn chair and enjoy a starlit night of fun with friends and family! Movies in the Parks provides a wide range of outdoor films at parks and recreation centers around Saint Paul, are free, and open to the public.
This year, there is a musical movie theme, starting with a showing of Sing on July 9. The movie starts at dusk at Sibley Manor Apartments. Don't forget a lawn chair or blanket!
View the full Movies in the Parks schedule
Spend the Summer in Downtown Parks
Fun almost every day of the week all summer long! Join us for summer fun in your local downtown parks. Music, fitness, festivals, food, community building and more!
Saint Paul Get Down
The , our City’s hip-hop showcase, is back – and this year we're amping it up so you can GET DOWN. Join us for a longer day of music, creativity, and community as young local emerging artists take the stage along with some of your established favorites. This FREE outdoor event is open to all. Bring your friends, a chair or blanket, and come support the next generation of artists in Saint Paul.
Mark your calendars for upcoming performance dates!
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LUNCH ON THE LAWN
Food Trucks and Lunch Menus at Downtown Parks
Join us Monday-Thursday all summer long for Lunch on the Lawn! Enjoy a weekly rotation of live music, DJs, fitness events, delicious food and more at a different downtown park each day. The popular gaming truck will also be making the rounds at all four parks!
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Monday: Pedro Park
- NEW! Gaming Truck: July 6 (12-2pm)
- Grab-N-Go Lunch (11am-2pm) *support nearby local restaurants with food to go
- Music by DJ (11am-2pm)
- Lawn games and makers space (11am -2pm)
- Self-Led circuit workout (11:30am-12:30pm)
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Tuesday: Mears Park
- NEW! Gaming Truck: July 7 and 14 (11am-2pm)
- Grab-n-go lunch (11am-2pm) *support nearby local restaurants with food to go
- Lawn games (11am-2pm)
- Live music (View music schedule) (12-1pm)
- Yoga (1pm-2pm)
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Wednesday: Rice Park
- NEW! Gaming Truck: July 22, 29 and August 5 (11am-2pm)
- Food Trucks (View food trucks schedule) (11am-2pm)
- Resistance Band Workout (12pm-1pm)
- Live music (12pm-1pm)
- NEW! Now featuring t every week! Look for their pop up in the park! (11am-2pm)
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Thursday: Kellogg Mall Park
- NEW! Gaming Truck: August 13, 20, and 27 (11am-2pm)
- Food Trucks (View food trucks schedule) (11am-2pm)
- Lawn games (11am-2pm)
- Sound Bath (12pm-1pm) *Select dates: July 16, Aug 6, Aug 20
- Yoga (1pm-2pm)
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Ballroom in the Park
Although different from our Dancing in the Park offering, Ballroom in the Park is a unique opportunity to samba, rumba, waltz, and more in Mears Park, Wacouta Commons Park, and Kellogg Mall Park on select dates.
Fitness in the Parks
Fitness in the Parks is a free outdoor exercise program that brings a variety of fitness activities to many of Saint Paul’s beautiful parks. No registration required, all ages welcome, and no experience is necessary (all fitness levels are welcome!).
FitLots are found at Martin Luther King Recreation Center & Uŋčí Makhá Park.
Summer Rec Check and summer camps
Choose from a variety of fun and safe summer programming options for youth. Some camps and activities have limited spots remaining. school is officially out - Saint Paul Parks & Recreation has you covered with camps and activities this summer!
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Summer camps and activities: Full and half-day camps for youth of all ages. Costs range from free up to $240.
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Summer Rec Check: June 22-August 27. Free program for those entering grades 1-6 in the fall on Monday-Thursday from 1-4pm at 22 sites.
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, a recreational childcare program providing structured and unstructured activities for youth entering grades 1-6 this fall.
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Aquatics updates
Weather permitting, outdoor pool and beach offerings are now open!
Explore other aquatics offerings throughout the summer:
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Music in the Parks
Join us for some outdoor entertainment! All shows are free unless otherwise noted. Events are weather permitting and subject to change without notice. Visit the webpages below for full schedules.
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Melodies on the Mississippi (Harriet Island Regional Park Target Stage) *Round 2 starts again Aug 19-Sept 9
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Groovin' in the Garden (Como Park Zoo & Conservatory) *Wednesdays through July 29
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Music in Mears Lunchtime Series (Mears Park) *Tuesdays and Wednesdays; now featuring youth-led ION food truck on Wednesdays
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Como Lakeside Pavillion (Como Park) *some events may charge admission
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Lowertown Sounds (Mears Park) *Thursdays thru July 30
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Summer Nights in Rice (Rice Park) *July 8, 29, Aug 5 and 19
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Music Festivals at Harriet Island: Experience sound waves underneath the giant cottonwoods & along the majestic Mississippi River at Harriet Island Regional Park. *music festivals require paid ticket purchase for entry
More music events will be added to the Music in the Parks webpage as schedules are finalized.
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Upcoming Special Events
July
- July 4, 11am-6pm:
- July 8, 12pm:
- July 8, 6-8pm: (Como Park Zoo & Conservatory)
- July 9, 5-7pm:
- July 9, 6-10pm: (Mears Park)
- July 9, dusk:
- July 10-11: (Harriet Island)
- July 17, dusk: Movie in the Park - Coco (Midway Peace Park)
- July 18: Rondo Days (Martin Luther King)
- July 21, 6-8:30pm: Family Fishing (Lake Phalen)
- July 23, 5-7pm: Safe Summer Nights (Palace)
- July 24, dusk: Movie in the Park - High School Musical (Como Park Midway Pavilion) *note that this is NOT the Lakeside Pavilion
- July 28, 6-8:30pm: Family Fishing (Lake Phalen)
- July 30, 5-8pm: Saint Paul Get Down (Dayton's Bluff)
- July 31, dusk: Movie in the Park - School of Rock (Edgcumbe)
August
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Places to eat: City House on the Mississippi River and Dock & Paddle on Como Lake
Downtown Saint Paul's waterfront dining destination is back! City House is located in the historic Municipal Elevator and Sackhouse building along the Sam Morgan Regional Trail at 258 Mill Street. The restaurant features a patio overlooking the river and Harriet Island and serves up local craft beer, cider, and wine on tap as well as a delicious rotating seasonal menu. City House is open 11am-8pm daily and features live music on select dates.
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Dock & Paddle is located within the Como Lakeside Pavilion in Como Park. Dock & Paddle is open 9am-9pm daily with a variety of food offerings and refreshing drinks, including beer and wine. They host many fun shows and performances throughout the summer. (Please note that some events may charge admission.) |
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Updates & Reminders
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Supporting Young People During Increased Federal Law Enforcement Activity: Young people are aware of what’s happening around them and may be carrying strong feelings, especially during times of community conflict like what’s been happening in the Twin Cities and across the state. Check out these additional resources on our website to help you feel more prepared to support them with care and confidence, including conversation starters and more.
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Immigration Resources: The City of Saint Paul has compiled a robust list of immigration resources, including information on knowing your rights and finding community-based support.
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Free Meals and Snacks for Saint Paul Youth now available: Free meals for Saint Paul youth in the summer are made possible through a partnership with Youthprise and Saint Paul Public Schools. Visit the webpage to view each site's meal distribution schedules.
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Sprockets Community Newsletters: Want to keep with opportunities for teens throughout the summer, or youth friendly activities? Sign up for the Sprockets Community Newsletters Just for Teens and Youth and Family News.
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Saint Paul Youth Program Map: Sprockets is a network of many different after-school and summer programs in Saint Paul. Check out the map to find a variety of organizations where young people can get involved in great opportunities to explore, learn, and grow.
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Closures and Special Notices
- Planning a visit to a park or recreation center? Be sure to review the latest closures and important notices from Saint Paul Parks & Recreation on the Closures and Special Notices page.
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