SPPC News
Save 10% off on Memorial Trees and Benches
Honor someone you love with a tribute tree or memorial bench in a Saint Paul Park before 2023 prices take effect. Life is beautiful in a park. Enjoying the shade of a tree or the joy of spring blossoms. Sharing a laugh or just taking in...
Sales Tax Proposal to Support Parks
The Mayor’s proposed penny increase would create nearly $1 billion for roads and parks on the ballot in 2024. On December 27, 2022, Mayor Carter announced a proposed one-percent increase in local sales tax to invest in necessary,...
It’s Time for #StPaulBARKS
In 2023, the Conservancy will crown a new canine ambassador for Saint Paul Parks! Does your pup have what it takes? The winner receives bragging rights, a custom poster, or greeting cards designed with their dog’s likeness! You have until...
Major Grant for North End Fields
We’re thrilled to announce a grant of $250,000 from the NFL Foundation Grassroots Program, a partnership with the Minnesota Vikings, the NFL Foundation, and the Local Initiatives Support Corporation. This vital Field Surface Grant will...
A Message about the Tragedy at Oxford Community Center
The Conservancy supports Parks Director Andy Rodriguez in his leadership to create safe park facilities. Here we share his message on the recent shooting incident. We are deeply saddened by the shooting incident that occurred earlier this...
Funding Increases for Parks and Rec
New funds restore vital staff hours and help manage vegetation across the system. With this week's City Council approval of the new 2023 Saint Paul City budget, important decisions increase impact at Parks and Rec: • ARP Funding: the 2023...
Save 10% off on Memorial Trees and Benches
Honor someone you love with a tribute tree or memorial bench in a Saint Paul Park. Life is beautiful in a park. Enjoying the shade of a tree or the joy of spring blossoms. Sharing a laugh or just taking in the view. Bring your generosity...
Park Warming Houses Serve Unsheltered
Ongoing partnerships help move unsheltered residents off public land as temperatures drop. Andrea Hinderaker, Homeless Assistance Response Team (HART) Program Coordinator for the City of Saint Paul, shared this winter’s Cold Weather Plan...
Local Athletes win Gold in South Korea!
The USA team has won gold for a sport they've been playing most of their lives but is still not widely known in the United States. One of the Conservancy's proudest partnerships was to build the nation's first public courts for sepak...