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.