Parks & Recreation Special Notices & Closures 

  • July 29: City Experiencing Unplanned Technology Disruptions: The City of Saint Paul is currently experiencing unplanned technology disruptions affecting access to some online services and internal systems.
    • Customer Service: Parks and Recreation is currently experiencing an impact to our Customer Support Desk phone lines. For any general Parks and Recreation Customer Service needs, please email ParksCustomerService@ci.stpaul.mn.us.
    • Forestry/storm damage reports: For any Forestry related needs, including storm damage reports, please email Forestry@ci.stpaul.mn.us where they are being logged and prioritized by our Forestry team. Our crews are working as quickly as possible to respond to all inquiries.
    • We are working to restore full functionality as quickly as possible. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
  • 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.
  • Mississippi River Flood Updates: Due to high water levels in the Mississippi River, several parkland areas, trails, and facilities in Saint Paul have temporary closures. Please be aware that water levels can change quickly and without warning. Follow all posted signage, do not pass barricades, never enter flooded water, and follow all safety guidance.  Your cooperation is essential in ensuring community safety.
    • Meeker Island Dog Park - Closed
    • Upper Landing Park - Closed
    • Public Dock - Closed
  • Harriet Island Regional Park: Harriet Island Regional Park will be closed to the public from July 9th to July 25th for the Minnesota Yacht Club Festival production.
  • Fish Hatchery Trail: Closed between Battle Creek Regional Park and Warner Road from April 1, 2025 through October 2025 (pending weather). Visit the project website 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
  • Recreation Centers:
  • 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.  

Last Edited: July 29, 2025