SPPC News

Major Grant for North End Fields

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...

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A Message about the Tragedy at Oxford Community Center

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...

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Funding Increases for Parks and Rec

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...

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Save 10% off on Memorial Trees and Benches

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...

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Park Warming Houses Serve Unsheltered

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...

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Local Athletes win Gold in South Korea!

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...

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New Playground Almost Complete

New Playground Almost Complete

Wacouta Commons Park Tot Lot will bring joy to hundreds of neighborhood children. Building a new tot lot in winter may seem counterintuitive, but two factors drove the timeline at Waoucta Commons Park: when materials would be available...

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Volunteer Round Up for 2022

Volunteer Round Up for 2022

From gardens to poetry to soccer, these hands make a huge difference! Take a look back at a few of the thousands of volunteers who make park spaces and programs great. Jonah Fields is a special education teacher and Boys' Varsity Soccer...

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Layer Up with 30% off Park Gear!

Layer Up with 30% off Park Gear!

Stay outdoors this fall while sporting parks branded items that support your parks. Love St. Paul parks? Layer up for your outdoor walks and sports this season with 30% off shirts, hoodies, hats and sweatshirts at the Love St Paul Parks...

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