Grand Oak Opry Presents the OK Factor in Irvine Park

Grand Oak Opry Presents the OK Factor in Irvine Park

Join us under the historic oaks of Irvine Park for the incredible OK Factor on Oct 7 at 2:00 p.m.! Historic Irvine Park Association and Grand Oak Opry are pleased to present this wonderful concert as the leaves begin to turn. The OK Factor was magical when they played...
You Are Needed to Build a New Playground

You Are Needed to Build a New Playground

Dunning Playground gets a reboot with volunteer build Oct 11-13 Help build a playground in partnership with Saint Paul Parks Conservancy, Saint Paul Parks and Recreation, Sierra, UnitedHealthcare, and KABOOM! ! Volunteers are needed each day, but our biggest need is...
Volunteer Spotlight: Ann Marie Rogers

Volunteer Spotlight: Ann Marie Rogers

Our 2023 Como Park Volunteer of the Year started gardening in retirement. Did you grow up gardening?  No. I grew up in St. Croix, Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico. I remember always being outdoors. When we moved to the mainland, New York specifically, we enjoyed...
Dedicate a Bench at Como Lakeside Pavillion

Dedicate a Bench at Como Lakeside Pavillion

New benches for the historic promenade are ripe for naming. Como Lakeside Pavilion is a jewel. If you’ve sat on the moveable benches for a concert or play lately, you know they are worn (and often wind up in the lake thanks to high winds or hijinks). The Saint Paul...
Mears Park Campaign Kicks Off

Mears Park Campaign Kicks Off

Bench dedications are available to help refurbish key park elements. Mears Park is a jewel – let’s polish it up!  Friends of Mears Park and the Saint Paul Parks Conservancy are partnering with Saint PaulParks and Rec to make much-needed repairs in...