SPPC News

Mears Park Lighting Ceremony Nov 19

Mears Park Lighting Ceremony Nov 19

Come join the fun from 4:30-6 PM. The Friends of Mears Park invite you to come enjoy strolling carolers, hot chocolate and the big countdown to this year’s lighting design on Saturday, Nov 19 from 4:30-6:00 p.m. The 2022 lighting design...

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New Skate Feature at Battle Creek Park

New Skate Feature at Battle Creek Park

Half-pipe is an instant hit with skaters of all ages! This month Saint Paul Parks and Recreation opened a new half-pipe skate ramp at Battle Creek Recreation Center. When the idea was proposed by a community member, Jane Prince,...

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Give to the Max Day is Today!

Give to the Max Day is Today!

Support Parks and Rec on Minnesota’s Giving Holiday. Today is the day to have your gift matched dollar for dollar by a special challenge gift from the Farnham Family Foundation. When you make a gift today to the Conservancy – the official...

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Volunteer Spotlight: Friends of Midway Peace

Volunteer Spotlight: Friends of Midway Peace

We sat down with Jenny Keyser to learn more about the volunteers supporting one of our newest parks. How did you get started with the park and what do you do to support it? I've followed the development of Midway Peace Park since 2014...

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Layer Up with 30% off Park Gear!

Layer Up with 30% off Park Gear!

Stay outdoors this fall while sporting parks branded items that support your parks.  Love St. Paul parks? Layer up for your outdoor walks and sports this season with 30% off shirts, hoodies, hats and sweatshirts at the Love St Paul...

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River Learning Center Design Reveal

River Learning Center Design Reveal

Great River Passage celebrates a new milestone with the reveal of design schematic for the new facility.   After months of community input and design work, the Great River Passage Conservancy revealed the design schematic for the...

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Senator Dave Durenberger Tribute

Senator Dave Durenberger Tribute

Durenberger’s work on the High Bridge and on behalf of conservation to be honored at Capitol View Park  Former U.S. Senator Dave Durenberger is a towering figure in Minnesota. His friends and family are leading a campaign to honor his...

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Design Your Own Park!

Design Your Own Park!

This interactive game helps you share your ideas and priorities for the new Saint Paul Park Plan! If you were asked to design your own park, what would you include? What park feature is on your "must have" list? The team at Saint Paul...

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Summit Ave Regional Trail Open House

Summit Ave Regional Trail Open House

View and comment on design concepts Oct 27 from 5 – 7 p.m. at Hidden River Middle School (formerly Ramsey).  The City Parks and Recreation department is working on a draft regional trail master plan for an off-street bicycle connection...

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