Parks & Recreation Special Notices & Closures 

  • Mississippi River flood updates:
    • Due to rising water levels in the Mississippi River, several parkland areas, trails, and facilities in Saint Paul have temporary closures. Please use caution while exploring areas close to the river. Water levels can change quickly. Follow all posted signage and safety guidance. Do not pass barricades.
    • See below for the status of Mississippi River area parks as of 6/06/23:
      • Chestnut Plaza - open

      • City House - open (restaurant opens June 3)

      • Crosby Farm Regional Park – open (parking lot & shelter are open; some low-lying trails are closed)

      • Desnoyer Trail - closed

      • Fish Hatchery Trail - closed

      • Harriet Island Regional Park – open

      • Hidden Falls Regional Park (north entrance) –  open (some low-lying trails closed. boat launch is open)

      • Hidden falls regional park (south entrance ) - closed

      • Kelly's Landing – closed

      • Lamberts Landing – closed

      • Lower Landing Park – open

      • Lilydale Regional Park - partially open (Water St. is open from the east entrance to the boat launch. Boat launch and dog park are open.)

      • Meeker Island dog park - closed

      • Pigs Eye Park - open

      • Raspberry Island – open (restrooms closed) 

      • Robert Piram Trail - open

      • Upper Landing – open (some pathways closed)

      • Victoria Park – open (low-lying trails closed)

      • Watergate Marina - closed

    • For road closures and other flood updates, visit www.stpaul.gov/flood.
  • Dog Parks:
    • Lower Landing Dog Park: Temporarily closed until the new turf can be established. We expect the dog park to reopen in late spring 2023. Please do not use the dog park until the turf is fully established and all signs and barriers have been removed.
    • Meeker Island Dog Park: Closed due to high water levels.
    • See the Off-Leash Dog Parks webpage for alternate locations.
  • Hidden Falls Regional Park: 
  • Recreation Centers: 
    • McDonough Recreation Center: Temporary building hours change June 5-12. Due to some floor maintenance work happening in the building, the site will only be open for Rec Check participants. All other activities and services will not be taking place.
    • For more information, see Recreation Center Closures and Special Hours.
  • Great River Water Park: 
    • Limited Hours: See webpage
    • Summer Season Closure: Great River Water Park will close for the 2023 summer season June 9 - September 10. 
  • EAB: 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.
  • COVID-19 updates: For information regarding coronavirus (COVID-19), visit www.stpaul.gov/parks-covid19.  

Last Edited: June 6, 2023