Volunteer Spotlight: Bill Mantis

Volunteer Spotlight: Bill Mantis

Bill Mantis’ bicycle is outfitted for a man on a mission. There’s a pannier and a plastic tub attached to the back of his red e-bike and a “grabber” or “reacher” tool at the ready. Mantis, who lives in a condo in Lowertown St. Paul, picks up trash in his neighborhood...
Nominate An Outstanding Park Volunteer

Nominate An Outstanding Park Volunteer

Does your local park or neighborhood group have an outstanding volunteer supporting a park or recreation center program? Nominate them as your volunteer of the year to be recognized at Party for the Parks on June 25 at Como Park!  Your volunteer of the year will...
Downtown Garden Gathering 

Downtown Garden Gathering 

The Pedro Park design includes both perennial/native plant beds that will need help getting established and being maintained, as well as four areas for annual plantings. The team from Saint Paul Parks and Recreation and Aune Fernandez Landscape Architects will share...
Raspberry Island Bandshell 

Raspberry Island Bandshell 

The Raspberry Island Bandshell is getting a much-needed renovation to host a band concert and an exciting Latinx Public Art Installation this summer.   The Saint Paul Parks Conservancy is thrilled to announce that construction on the restoration of the iconic...