In-Person Programs
NEW! Summer Camp and Activity Registration
Saint Paul Parks and Recreation offers summer camps and activities at parks and recreation centers throughout the city. Summer camps offered for tots to teens. Activities available for all ages.
NEW! Aquatics Programs and Facilities (summer swimming lesson registration open!)
Como Regional Park Pool, Highland Park Aquatic Center, Phalen Beach and all splash pads are closed for the season, but Great River Water Parks is open. Visit the aquatics webpage for information hours, swimming lessons, memberships, and more.
Spring events
Hop into springtime with fun and safe spring-themed events. Celebrate the season with egg hunts or by helping with some "spring cleaning" in a local neighborhood.
2022 Winter/Spring Activities
Winter/Spring activity registration is open. Activities and events are available for all ages.
Browse all Winter/Spring Activities Browse by Recreation Center
Sports registration (seeking coaches and officials!)
Saint Paul Municipal Athletics offers a wide variety of seasonal sports in league and class formats. There are additional volunteer and paid opportunities for coaches and officials.
Youth Sports Adult Sports Adaptive Sports Coaching Officiating
Rec Check and Summer Rec Check
Saint Paul Parks and Recreation offers after-school and out-of-school time care for youth at multiple recreation centers across the City. Rec Check programs are open for youth who live or attend school in Saint Paul. Summer Rec Check has everything you love about our school-year Rec Check but with a summer twist!
Rec Check and Summer Rec Check
S'more Fun
S’more Fun is a recreational childcare program providing structured and unstructured activities designed to help children pursue their own interests, develop friendships, gain confidence, and build independence in a safe, comfortable, and fun atmosphere.
Recreation for Preschoolers
Recreation for Preschoolers encourages children to play, socialize, and grow from daily lesson plans that prioritize educational experiences and recreation.
Fitness Classes
Saint Paul Parks and Recreation offers free and low cost group fitness classes at our local recreation centers.
Fitness Centers
Our fitness centers and walking tracks are open. All fitness memberships have been activated. Reservations are no longer required for fitness center usage, but please follow all posted fitness center rules. Visit the webpage for updates and open hours.
Fitness Centers & Walking Tracks
Open Gym
Reservations are no longer required for open gym programs. Visit the webpage for updates and schedules.
Tot Time
Reservations are no longer required for tot time. Visit the webpage for updates and schedules.
Rice and Arlington Batting Cages
The Rice and Arlington batting cages and multipurpose room are open.
Pickleball
Como Park Zoo & Conservatory
Como Zoo and The Marjorie McNeely Conservatory are reopened and taking reservations for visitors. Current health guidelines will be followed, including taking reservations to limit capacity, requiring masks, and staying at least four flamingos or one polar bear away from other guests. If you're ready to visit the Zoo in person yet, scroll down to view what virtual options Como Park Zoo & Conservatory are offering.
Mississippi Park Connection events
With a variety of events to choose from--Bark with a Ranger, Junior Ranger Day, Picnic in the Park, and more-- you'll find something for the whole family to discover what nature there is to explore.
Bird Watching with the Saint Paul Audubon Society
The Saint Paul Audubon Society's mission is to conserve and restore natural ecosystems, focusing on birds, other wildlife, and their habitats for the benefit of humanity and the earth’s biological diversity. Bird and wildlife hikes led by Saint Paul Audubon members are a fun way to explore the area’s many fascinating parks and wildlife areas to watch migrant and resident birds.
