SPPC News
Show Your Love for Parks with New Gear!
Don’t be the only one in your walking club or outdoor yoga group not sporting logo wear from the online shop that supports Saint Paul Parks! This month we are featuring Love StP Parks designs on tees, hoodies, hats, water bottles, mugs...
Irvine Park Fountain Restoration
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...
Pedro Park Construction Fundraiser
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...
New Playgrounds at Hayden Heights and Linwood
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...
Parks Giving Day May 16
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...
Volunteer Spotlight: Gordy Wrobel
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...
Donor Spotlight: John Bennett and 21st Century Bank
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...
St Paul Parks Plan Now Available
By integrating community input, existing long range plans and data from partner Visible City, the new System-Wide Parks Plan presents a comprehensive, forward-looking program that will move Saint Paul parks forward for the next...
Join the April Spring Clean Up
Celebrate Earth Day by participating in the 38th annual City-Wide Spring Clean Up Day in April! No pre-registration is necessary. Kickoff sites located across the city. Stop by a kickoff site to check in and pick up bags and gloves. Stay...