Find outdoor fun and adventure in Saint Paul!
Spending time outdoors is important to increase health, happiness and clarity, to decrease stress and anxiety, and more. Here are some resources we're excited to share with you.
Outdoor and Nature Programs
Saint Paul is a great place to enjoy nature and outdoor recreation. Browse upcoming programs below.
Upcoming Outdoor & Nature Programs Outdoor Volunteer Opportunities Camps & Other Activities Camp Phalen
Park Information and Resources
- General park information
- Find a park or amenity
- A few of many trails we like to walk, jog, or run
- Maps of parks and facilities
- Canoeing and kayaking
- Things to bring when you go outside (PDF)
- Litter and Timeline of Trash (PDF)
Self-led Outdoor and Nature Activities
Videos and Virtual Tours
- Minnesota Department of Natural Resource Eagle Cam (livestream)
- National Park Service Wildlife Cams (multiple livestreams)
- Cornell Lab Bird Cams (multiple livestreams)
Community Science Projects
Activities for Kids
- Sensory Scavenger Hunt (PDF)
- Nature BINGO (PDF)
- Exploring Nature’s Colors (PDF)
- Build a Rainbow with Birds (PDF)
Art and Technology
- Nine tips for taking brilliant nature photos with your smartphone
- SEEK - An app for plant and wildlife identification
- Merlin - An app to help identify birds
Cold Weather: Dress for Success
About Explore Outdoors Saint Paul
The Explore Outdoors Saint Paul initiative is a cross agency commitment to promoting equitable nature access for young people in Saint Paul through programming, partnerships, and policy.
Explore Outdoors Saint Paul reflects the pillars of the Saint Paul 2040 Comprehensive plan emphasizing:
- Equity and opportunity.
- Celebrating parks.
- Health.
- And Integration and coordination.