Parks & Recreation

A nationally accredited and gold medal award-winning organization that manages 179 parks and open spaces, AZA-accredited Como Park Zoo and Conservatory, 25 city-operated recreation centers, more than 100 miles of trails, an indoor and two outdoor aquatic facilities, a public beach, a variety of premium sports facilities, municipal golf courses, and Great River Passage.

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Saint Paul Parks & Recreation COVID-19 Updates

1/22/2021 Parks & Recreation

End-of-year message to our community from Saint Paul Public Library and Parks & Recreation

12/31/2020 Parks & Recreation

By Parks and Recreation Director Mike Hahm and Saint Paul Public Library Director Catherine Penkert

Tree Gnome Scavenger Hunt

12/14/2020 Parks & Recreation

Can you find all the Tree Gnomes hidden in our parks?

Solve the clues to hone in on the Tree Gnome's park location, once you find them, share a selfie using #stpgnometakeover (without giving away the location!) Enjoy the outdoors and explore Saint Paul parks with this family-friendly, social-distant, self-led activity.