Special Notices & Closures

Parks & Recreation Special Notices & Closures 

• Weather-Related Closures & Updates: For information on heat, snow, or other weather-related closures or programming adjustments, visit the Parks and Recreation Weather Updates page.
• Hidden Falls Regional Park: Access to Hidden Falls via the North Gate will be limited during the Soap Box Derby event on Thursday, May 22 from 4-7pm. Gates will open and close on the half hour to allow vehicles to come and go. Please plan your visit accordingly. 
• Fish Hatchery Trail: Closed between Battle Creek Regional Park and Warner Road from April 1, 2025 through October 2025 (pending weather). Visit the project websie for details and closure/detour map.
• Crosby Park Regional Park: The boardwalk and fishing pier are closed while they are being rebuilt. Please be aware of closed trail signage and do not pass barriers.
• Mississippi River Area Updates: Roads, trails, amenities, and sections of parkland along the Mississippi River may be closed at times due to flooding, construction, restoration, ice, snow, or other conditions. Please obey all barriers and signage. Do not trespass into closed areas. For information on flood closures, visit: www.stpaul.gov/flood
• Harriet Island Regional Park Play Area: The play area is closed due to renovations.
• Recreation Centers:
  • See Recreation Center Closures and Special Hours for holiday hours, no school days, and other closure information.
• EAB Ash Tree removal: For information on boulevard ash tree removal, visit the Structured Removal webpage.
• Design and Construction Updates: For more information on park, facility, road, and trail closures related to park construction projects, visit the Current Projects webpage.
• Public Works: For road closure information related to Public Works projects, visit the Public Works Road Closures page.