WEATHER UPDATES

(Updated March 16 at 1:45pm)

BUILDINGS AND ACTIVITIES: Monday, March 16:

  • All rec centers open at noon. Programming prior to noon is canceled.
  • Great River Water Park Teen Fitness and Sunnies Developmental Swim Team practices are cancelled following suite with SPPS closures. Evening Water Aerobics and Women's Night are both on.
  • S'more Fun and Rec for Preschoolers are is canceled.
  • Lunch service will not be available; dinner service TBD
  • Como Park Zoo & Conservatory will be open 12pm-4pm

FORESTRY: For any tree-related emergencies impacting accessibility, please email forestry@ci.stpaul.mn.us with detailed information so we can route reports accordingly.

PARKING: Effective immediately, the following surface lots are available for residents to park their vehicles during the upcoming snow emergency. Please remove vehicles once your street is cleared, and all vehicles must exit the lots by Tuesday (3/17) at 5PM.
Arlington Arkwright Park (400 Arlington Ave. East)
Battle Creek Community Center (75 Winthrop St. S.)
Como Regional Park Pool/McMurray Athletic Fields (1151 Wynne Ave.)
Dayton’s Bluff Recreation Center (800 Conway St.)
Duluth & Case Recreation Center (1020 Duluth St.)
Hallie Q. Brown Community Center (270 N. Kent St.)
Harriet Island Regional Park (200 Dr. Justus Ohage Blvd.)
Highland Park Community Center (1978 Ford Parkway)
Jimmy Lee/ Oxford Community Center (270 Lexington Parkway N.)
Newell Park (900 N. Fairview Ave.)
North Dale Community Center (1414 Saint Albans St. N.)
Rice and Arlington / Municipal Athletics (1500 Rice St.)

CROSS COUNTRY SKI TRAILS ARE CLOSED: Saint Paul cross-country ski trails and fat tire bike trails are closed for the season due to thawing ground conditions. The top layer of soil has softened significantly with warmer spring temperatures. Grooming, skiing, or biking on soft topsoil can cause major damage to the grass and soil beneath the snow. Because our winter trails double as golf courses, protecting the turf now is essential as we transition into spring. Thank you for your understanding.

Parks & Recreation Special Notices & Closures 

  • Deer Management Activities: Saint Paul, Maplewood and Ramsey County are partnering on deer management south of I-94 this winter, pursuant to the 2025 Ramsey County Deer Management Program. In this area, the current deer population exceeds the amount of sustainable deer habitat, which may result in an unhealthy, stressed herd. Overpopulation of deer also results in damage to ornamental and garden plants, high rates of deer/vehicle collisions, and damage or excessive browsing to native trees, shrubs and plants. During the winter of 2025-26 deer management activities will be accomplished in partnership with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Wildlife Services division. All deer removed in this program will be donated to underserved residents of Ramsey County in coordination with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.  
  • 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. Visit the Crosby Farm Regional Park project page for updates.
  • 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 be aware that water levels can change quickly and without warning. Please obey all barriers and signage. Do not trespass into closed areas. Your cooperation is essential in ensuring community safety. For information on flood closures, visit: www.stpaul.gov/flood
  • 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.