by SPPC Office | Apr 25, 2024 | SPPC News
The board of Historic Irvine Park Association has been hard at work improving this beloved green space – one of Saint Paul’s first parks, platted 175 years ago. Working with the Conservancy, Historic Irvine Park Association has conducted community engagement events...
by SPPC Office | Apr 25, 2024 | SPPC News
The Friends of Pedro Park are throwing a fundraiser to celebrate the start of park construction. Join us between 5:00 – 8:00 PM on Thursday, May 16 at Camp Bar and Cabaret, 420 Robert St N, to close out Parks Giving Day with specialty cocktails, light hors d’oeuvres,...
by SPPC Office | Apr 25, 2024 | SPPC News
As part of its Equal Play Initiative, the Conservancy is partnering with the national nonprofit Kaboom! to help replace two aging playgrounds this year. The first is at Hayden Heights Rec Center. Hayden Heights anchors a community of more than 31,000 59% of whom are...
by SPPC Office | Apr 25, 2024 | SPPC News
The Saint Paul Parks Conservancy is excited to announce the first Parks Giving Day in Saint Paul, scheduled for May 16, 2024. This online giving campaign is a joint project of the Conservancy, Como Friends, Great River Passage, Friends of Parks and Trails of Saint...
by SPPC Office | Apr 25, 2024 | Featured, SPPC News
Gordy Wrobel has lived near Como Park for 35 years. That means, of course, he’s spent a lot of time walking around the lake and exploring the paths and gardens of St. Paul’s 300-acre park, which is practically in his back yard. But strolling the park wasn’t enough. “I...
by SPPC Office | Apr 2, 2024 | SPPC News, Featured
John Bennett and 21st Century Bank are both passionate advocates for the St. Paul Parks Conservancy. As Senior Vice President, Business Development and Nonprofit Banking of 21st Century Bank, John has a commitment to community improvements for everyone in...
