SPPC News
Cochran Fountain Restoration Kicks Off
A long-awaited project to wrap up in June. Recent years have been hard on one of Saint Paul’s beloved landmarks, the fountain at Cochran Park featuring Paul Manship’s iconic sculpture Indian Hunter and Dog, along with four geese. Over...
Winter Nature Tour of Como Woodland
Mark your calendar for this free family-friendly event on Feb 25! Meet us at the historic Kilmer Fireplace for a cup of hot chocolate and a 90-minute nature tour of Como Woodland. Our hardy Como Woodland Advisors will warmly welcome you...
NEW: Park Gear Designs: Cochran and Winter Carnival!
Local artist Jeanne Kosfeld's designs honor two Saint Paul classics! We’re thrilled to launch two new park gear designs by Saint Paul artist Jeanne Kosfeld. Her painting of the beloved Bouncing Team in Rice Park during Winter Carnival is...
Concert in Support of Urban Roots This Weekend
Beautiful music raises funds for key parks partner Feb 4-5. VocalPoint Chorus has been singing their hearts out to raise money for important local nonprofits since 2004. This weekend, their concert performances of For Everything, A...
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...