Grand Openings
We have plenty of opportunities to get outside and celebrate new things in Saint Paul parks! These new parks and amenities were made possible through funding from the Common Cent 1% Sales Tax.
Victoria Park Mural Dedication -
TODAY, October 8, 4:15-5pm
Celebrate the dedication of the new mural "Layers of Migration" in Victoria Park today, October 8, 4:15-5pm. This is a collaborative project by Elissa Cedarleaf Dahl with Right Track Interns Abdulrahan Abdi, Ale Ramirez Sanchez, Alli Kem, Markevis Robinson Jr. and Phoebe. Event will take place at 1500 Victoria Way near the picnic shelter and restroom building alongside the new multi-purpose athletic turf field. Street parking is available along Adrian St. and Victoria Way.
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Wabasha Park - October 13, 12-1pm
Join us for a ribbon cutting and remarks from community leaders. Formerly Osborn Plaza, be among the first to check out Wabasha Park, Downtown Saint Paul’s newest park!
Plus music from Will Effertz, lawn games, food for purchase from Ruam Mit Thai and HepCat Coffee (and a chance to win prizes from both restaurants!)
Linwood Recreation Center Fields & Courts - October 15, 5-6:30pm
Community members are invited to join for a grand opening ribbon cutting celebration for the new Linwood field and courts! Be among the first to visit the new amenities and enjoy food trucks and a variety activities planned by Linwood Recreation Center staff and the Summit Hill Association.
Featured MEA break programs
Fall Community Events
Celebrate changing leaves, bonfires, long-sleeves, Halloween parties, and more fall fun at an upcoming !
 Upcoming Fall Events
October
- Oct. 8, 6pm-8pm: Annual Bonfire Night (Highland Park)
- Oct. 9, dusk: Movies in the Parks: Hocus Pocus (PG) (Como Midway Pavilion)
- Oct. 10, 11am-6pm: Indigenous People's Weekend & Native American Food Truck Festival (Battle Creek Rec Center) *Free, but some activities require registration
- Oct. 11, 11am-6pm: Indigenous People's Weekend & Native American Food Truck Festival (Battle Creek Regional Park) *Free, but some activities require registration
- Oct. 11: Get Your Rear in Gear (Harriet Island/Lilydale)
- Oct. 13, 5pm-6:30pm: S'more Making and Yard Games (Arlington Hills)
- Oct. 15 4-7pm: Rollin in the Heights (Hayden Heights)
- Oct. 15, 5-7:30pm: Merriam Park Boo Bash (Merriam Park)
- Oct. 16, 6:30pm-10pm: Haunted Trail & Movies in the Parks: The Nightmare Before Christmas (PG) (Battle Creek)
- Oct 17, 12-8pm: Saint Paul Art Crawl (Mears Park)
- Oct. 22, 11am-12:30pm: Halloween Tot Time Celebration (Linwood) *Cost is $5. Registration required. For ages 5 & under and their caregivers.
- Oct. 22, 6pm-7pm: Halloween Party (Duluth & Case)
- Oct. 23, 6-8pm: NWC Halloween Bonfire (Northwest Como)
- Oct. 23, 7:30pm-9:30pm: Haunted Trail (Duluth & Case)
- Oct. 23, 5:30pm-8pm: Monster Bash (Edgcumbe Recreation Center)
- Oct. 23, dusk: Movies in the Parks: Halloween (R) (Mears Park) *Ages 18+
- Oct. 24, 1-4pm: Fall Play Day (Crosby Farm Regional Park)
- Oct. 28, 6pm-8pm: McDonough's Annual Halloween Party (McDonough)
- Oct. 29, 6pm-7:30pm: Halloween Party (Hazel Park)
- Oct. 29, 6pm-8pm: Halloween Family Roller Skate Party (El Rio Vista)
- Oct. 29, 11am-2pm: Seniors Halloween Luncheon (El Rio Vista) *Cost is $12. Registration required.
- Oct. 29, 6:30pm-8pm: Halloween Spooktacular Bash (Phalen)
- Oct. 30, 3pm-6pm: Family Halloween Event (West Minnehaha)
November
More Fall Community Events
Halloween Activities
Indigenous People's Weekend + Native American Food Truck Festival
Indigenous People's Weekend + Native American Food Truck Festival is happening this weekend at Battle Creek Recreation Center and Battle Creek Regional Park! The event is free and open to the public, but please note, some activities require registration. Vendors and food trucks are open Saturday and Sunday from 11am-6pm, and on Monday from 10am-2pm.
Saint Paul Natural Resources:
Fall Events & Activities
Fall Series: Scary Movies in the Parks
Visit the Movies in the Parks webpage to view pre-show activities and food trucks!
Costume and Party Supply Swap
Dust the cobwebs off your costumes and decorations and bring them to the Costume and Party Supply Swap events! Then, browse the shelves for new spooky treasures, like decorations and costumes.
Youth Winter Hockey
Saint Paul Parks and Recreation is collaborating with the Minnesota Wild Skate It Forward initative to offer at Phalen Recreation Center this winter season! Register for hockey at Phalen Recreation Center.
Opportunity to coach youth hockey
We are seeking volunteer youth hockey coaches for Phalen Recreation Center hockey program! Interested? Contact Kong Chang for more information.
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We are currently seeking basketball coaches at Arlington Hills, Edgcumbe, Wilder, Battle Creek, North Dale, and Dayton's Bluff. More centers may become available.
Basketball season details:
- Practices start soon, games start mid-November and finish at the end of January, with breaks for the holidays.
- There will be one practice and one game per week:
- Practices are on weeknights at a designated recreation center, and are dependent on your and the rec center’s availability.
- Games are one hour on Saturdays, and can be played at any Saint Paul Recreation Center between 9am and 2pm. A full season schedule will be available in early November.
Coaches are required to:
- Get themselves to practices and games.
- Complete 4 online requirements: Background Check, Concussion Training, Coaching Test, digitally sign our Code of Conduct.
- Commit to be a positive role model, and emphasize fun and skill development over winning.
If you are interested, please contact Courtney.John@ci.stpaul.mn.us. Include if there is a preferred area you'd like to coach in Saint Paul.
More ways to get involved
There are also opportunities to work as a youth basketball scorekeeper or game official this winter:
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Great River Water Park open
is now open!
Monthly and seasonal are still on sale. Most fall swimming lessons are now full, but for those who are most likely to need help learning to swim. Outdoor pools and Phalen Beach are now closed for the summer.
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More Fall Activities
Activities featured at multiple locations:
Youth activities
Adult & Senior activities
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Volunteer to build a new play area at Newell Park
Help us build a brand-new playground at Newell Park on Oct. 22. No special construction skills are required—there will be jobs for volunteers of all skill and ability levels. Come ready to work, meet some great people and help create a place where neighborhood kids can play for years to come!
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After-school and no-school day programs
Registration is open for these after-school and no-school day programs for ages 3-11.
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Recreation for Preschoolers encourages children ages 3-5 to play, socialize, and grow from daily lesson plans that prioritize educational experiences and recreation.
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Rec Check: Free after-school program for youth in grades 1-5. Offered at 23 locations.
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Rec Check Extended: Full day care offered over MEA break for $10/day.
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S'more Fun: Before and after-school and full day options available for youth in grades K-5.
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Apply to work with us!
Updates & Reminders
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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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