Rice Recreation Center
Rice Recreation Center is closed at this time. Please visit stpaul.gov/parks-covid19 for more information.
For information on proposed improvements to Rice Recreation Center, visit the Rice Recreation Center Project page.
Rice Recreation Center offers educational programs, after school activities, Rice Teen Zone, family events, gym activities, youth and adult athletics, field rentals, rental space for parties, meetings, and events, and so much more.
Current Activities
Click the activity numbers to register for Rice Recreation Center activities online, or call (651) 558-2392. For all citywide programing, view the seasonal Parks & Recreation Activity Brochure.
Summer Activities
*SPRO = Activity for Saint Paul residents only
| Activity# | Activity Name | Ages | Day | Time | Dates | Cost |
| 31875 | Twin Cities Mobile Jazz Project | 12 - 18 | Tu, Th | 4 - 7PM | Jun 1 - Aug 31 | Free |
| 31272 | Judo - June | 8 - Adult | W | 6 - 8PM | Jun 3 - Jun 27 | $20 |
| Sa | 10AM - 12PM | |||||
| 31314 | Girls to Queens | 13 - 18 | F | 5:30 - 7:30PM | Jun 12 - Aug 28 | FreeSPRO |
| 31480 | Sanneh Soccer Camp - June | 6 - 12 | M - Th | 1 - 3:30PM | Jun 15 - Jun 18 | Free |
| 31800 | Summer Blast | 6 - 12 | M - Th | 1 - 4PM | Jun 15 - Aug 20 | Free |
| 31317 | Basketball Skills 5-8 yr old Camp | 5 - 8 | Tu | 6 - 7PM | Jun 16 - Jul 7 | Free |
| 31266 | Hmong Dance 12U | 6 - 12 | Tu, Th | 5:30 - 7:30PM | Jun 16 - Aug 27 | FreeSPRO |
| 31265 | Hmong Dance 18U | 12 - 18 | Tu, Th | 5:30 - 7:30PM | Jun 16 - Aug 27 | FreeSPRO |
| 31281 | Open Dance Studio | 13 - 18 | W | 5 - 7:30PM | Jun 17 - Aug 26 | Free |
| 31302 | Xbox Tournament | 13 - 18 | W | 6 - 7:30PM | Jun 17 - Aug 26 | Free |
| 31311 | Game Room | 13 - 18 | Th | 6 - 7:30PM | Jun 18 - Aug 27 | Free |
| 31298 | Tots Art Through Story Time | 3 - 5 | Tu | 6 - 7PM | Jun 23 - Jul 14 | FreeSPRO |
| 31273 | Judo - July | 8 - Adult | W | 6 - 8PM | Jul 1 - Jul 29 | $20 |
| Sa | 10AM - 12PM | |||||
| 31308 | Floor Hockey Skills | 7 - 15 | M - Th | 4:30 - 5:30PM | Jul 13 - Jul 16 | Free |
| 31306 | Beyblade Competition | 6 - 12 | M | 5:30 - 6:30PM | Jul 13 - Aug 31 | FreeSPRO |
| 31295 | Teen Jump | 13 - 18 | Tu | 2 - 3PM | Jul 14 - Aug 4 | Free |
| 31318 | Basketball Skills 9-12 yr old Camp | 9 - 12 | Tu | 6 - 7PM | Jul 14 - Aug 4 | Free |
| 31291 | Pop-Up Art | 6 - 16 | W | 5:30 - 6:30PM | Jul 15 - Aug 19 | FreeSPRO |
| 31280 | Adventures in Art | 8 - 14 | Tu | 5:30 - 6:30PM | Jul 21 - Aug 11 | FreeSPRO |
| 31275 | Judo - Aug | 8 - Adult | W | 6 - 8PM | Aug 1 - Aug 29 | $20 |
| Sa | 10AM - 12PM | |||||
| 31276 | Lego STEM Challenge | 7 - 12 | M - Th | 9AM - 12PM | Aug 17 - Aug 20 | FreeSPRO |
Winter/Spring Activities
| Activity# | Activity Name | Ages | Day | Time | Dates | Cost |
| 27612 | Rec Check | 6 - 12 | M - F | 2:00 - 6:00PM | Sep 3 - Jun 9 | Free |
| 28187 | Karaoke Time | 8 - 18 | Th | 6:30 - 7:30PM | Dec 5 - Dec 19 | Free |
| 28478 | Winter Blast | 6 - 12 | M, Tu, Th, F | 1:00 - 4:00PM | Dec 23 - Jan 3 | Free |
| 29344 | Judo- Jan | 8 - Adult | W | 6:00 - 8:00PM | Jan 4 - Jan 29 | $20 |
| Sa | 10:00 - 12:00PM | |||||
| 30410 | Rec Tech: Productivity | 13 - 17 | M W | 2:30 - 6:00PM | Jan 6 - May 27 | Free |
| 29342 | Sepak Takraw | 6 - Adult | Tu | 6:00 - 8:45PM | Jan 7 - Mar 31 | $3 |
| 30375 | Mobile Jazz Project | 12 - 18 | Tu Th | 4:00 - 7:00PM | Jan 7 - May 28 | Free |
| 29340 | Adult Badminton | 18+ | W | 6:00 - 8:30PM | Jan 8 - Apr 29 | $3 |
| 29829 | Hmong Dance | 6 - 18 | W, Th | 6:00 - 8:00PM | Jan 8 - May 27 | Free |
| 29351 | Glass Art | 5 - 12 | Th | 4:30 - 5:30PM | Jan 9 - Jan 30 | Free |
| 29831 | Game Room | 13 - 18 | Th | 4:00 - 5:30PM | Jan 9 - May 28 | Free |
| 29838 | Girls Open Soccer | 10 - 18 | Th | 6:00 - 8:30PM | Jan 9 - May 28 | Free |
| 29835 | Open Dance Studio | 13 - 18 | W | 6:00 - 7:30PM | Jan 15 - May 13 | Free |
| 29836 | Xbox Tournament | 13 - 18 | W | 6:00 - 7:30PM | Jan 15 - May 13 | Free |
| 29826 | "S"ingo | 55+ | M | 6:30 - 7:30PM | Jan 27 - Apr 27 | Free |
| 29345 | Judo- Feb | 8 - Adult | W | 6:00 - 8:00PM | Feb 5 - Feb 29 | $20 |
| Sa | 10:00 - 12:00PM | |||||
| 29830 | Teens in the Kitchen | 13 - 18 | Th | 6:00 - 7:30PM | Feb 6 - Feb 27 | Free |
| 29832 | Musical Theater | 8 - 14 | Tu | 6:30 - 7:30PM | Feb 18 - Apr 28 | Free |
| 29347 | Judo- March | 8 - Adult | W | 6:00 - 8:00PM | Mar 4 - Mar 28 | $20 |
| Sa | 10:00 - 12:00PM | |||||
| 29828 | Baseball Skill | 6 - 14 | Th | 6:00 - 7:30PM | Mar 5 - Mar 26 | Free |
| 30211 | Spring Blast | 6 - 12 | M - F | 1:00 - 4:00PM | Mar 30 - Apr 3 | Free |
| 29349 | Judo- April | 8 - Adult | W | 6:00 - 8:00PM | Apr 1 - Apr 29 | $20 |
| Sa | 10:00 - 12:00PM | |||||
| 29834 | Girls Group | 13 - 18 | F | 6:00 - 7:30PM | Apr 3 - May 15 | Free |
| 29833 | Toddlers Creative Movement | 3 - 5 | Tu | 6:30 - 7:15PM | Apr 7 - May 12 | Free |
| 29348 | Judo- May | 8 - Adult | W | 6:00 - 8:00PM | May 2 - May 30 | $20 |
| Sa | 10:00 - 12:00PM |
Parks & Recreation Activity Brochure (PDF) Register Online for Activities
Sports Registration
Amenities
Indoor Amenities:
Craft/Meeting Room
Game/Meeting Room
Gym (Small)
Dance Room
Game Room
Kitchen
Meeting Room
Multipurpose Room
'Rice Teen Zone' Teen Center
Outdoor Amenities:
Basketball Court
Football Field
Playground
Soccer Field
(5) Softball Fields
(2) Tennis Courts
Rentals & Reservations
- For field reservations or to reserve space at this facility, call 651-558-2392.
- For terms and conditions, rental rates, and applications, see Recreation Center Rentals.
Free Summer Meals
Free summer meals are provided Monday through Friday to youth 18 years of age and under and persons over 19 who participate in a public or nonprofit private school program for persons with disabilities. Visit the Free Summer Meals webpage for more information.
Summer Blast
Summer Blast is a free afternoon program for youth who will be entering grades 1-6 in the fall.
Rec Check
Rec Check is a free after-school program for youth in grades 1–5.
No-School Day Programs
Special programming may be available during no-school days such as MEA, winter break, spring break or other times throughout the school year.
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Volunteer
Saint Paul Parks and Recreation offers many opportunities to make a difference in the lives of youth and adults who rely on recreation center programs and services, including helping out at community events, youth coaching, mentoring, and more. Learn more about our recreation center volunteer opportunities.
