SPPC News
Summit Avenue Regional Trail Master Plan
Now is the time to share your input! Saint Paul Parks and Recreation is engaging community members to inform and develop a Master Plan for Summit Avenue that reviews the corridor from the Mississippi River to Downtown Saint Paul. This...
New Board Member Spotlight: Dana Bruce
(Photo Credit: Katie Thering) Dana Bruce joined the board in 2021 representing Ward 3 (Highland/Mac Groveland). Last year she served on the Party for the Parks host committee and created our “Many Hats Award” to recognize volunteer...
An Amazing Fall for Recreation Programs!
Recreation Centers become more accessible and welcoming with consistent drop-in activity. This year, rather than rely solely on our Rec Check No-School Day program, work teams strategized to offer unified open gym activities across the...
Cochran Park Fundraising Kicks Off!
Ramsey Hill Association is raising funds to restore the historic fountain. The Ramsey Hill Association launched its fundraising campaign to restore Cochran Park’s historic fountain with a sold-out evening of “Cocktails for Cochran” at The...
China Friendship Garden Launches Phase 2
This Phase includes the Hmong Plaza, Pavilion Landscape, Donor Wall and Moon Gate. The Minnesota China Friendship Garden Society, working with the Saint Paul Parks & Recreation Department and two Changsha architects, formally launched...
Swede Hollow Interpretive Sign Unveiling
Join us to celebrate the addition of new interpretive signs celebrating the communities who called Swede Hollow home. Approximately 264,000 people travel through Swede Hollow Park on the Bruce Vento Trail. New interpretive signs will give...
Volunteer Spotlight: The Halling Family
“It’s wonderful to do something meaningful together that teaches our sons the importance of giving back...” Tell us about your volunteer work in the park. Our family (Parents Katie and Andrew, sons Max and Dylan) have been stewards for...
Board Member Spotlight: Deb Schaber
From Ice Palaces to wool gathering, Deb knows how to create events in parks! Deb Schaber joined the board in 2021 as an “at large” director. Her very successful tenure with the Saint Paul Heritage and Festival Foundation was just one...
New Hamline Park Play Area Completed
Community feedback led to including accessible equipment. A new playground with accessible equipment opened in Hamline Park this month. The play area includes four new swings (one of which is wheelchair accessible), five slides, climbers...