SPPC News
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...
Big TEN Improves MLK Rec Center
We're using all TEN fingers and TEN toes to applaud the Big Ten Conference and Minnesota Sports and Events for major improvements to the Martin Luther King Rec Center! The new huge mural enhances the dynamic of the gym and sets young...
Volunteer Spotlight: Mary Beth Becker-Lauth
A small gray cat rustles the dry grass along the path at Trout Creek Sanctuary in St. Paul. Mary Beth Becker-Lauth notices. She picks up the friendly feline and sees it’s wearing a collar. It must live nearby, she says. The cat...
Nominate Your Park Volunteer of the Year
Parks and Rec volunteers will be honored at the Party for the Parks on June 26 Does your local park or neighborhood group have an outstanding volunteer supporting a park or recreation center program? Nominate them as your volunteer...
Swede Hollow Woodland Garden Update
Paths are completed and plants are ordered Plants have been ordered for late May/early June delivery in time for community planting events at Swede Hollow Park. The new aggregate paths were laid out last fall. To avoid spreading any...