SPPC News
Volunteer Spotlight: John and Kay Buzza, Phalen Garden Stewards
Kay and John Buzza are retiring as Phalen Park Garden Stewards. As we thank them, we are looking for new green thumbs! You have put in more than 89 hours at Phalen Park just since 2017. Thank you! How did you get started volunteering at...
Naming Saint Paul’s Four Newest Parks
The new park names were recommended from a vigorous community dialog At their April 8 meeting, the Saint Paul Parks and Recreation Commission voted to approve the recommended names for the four new parks to be created at Highland Bridge...
Building a Real Dog Park with Virtual Currency
Contribute Dogecoin and other currencies to build this park! Dogecoin is a virtual currency similar to Bitcoin that is getting huge attention these days since Elon Musk joined the movement. The Dogecoin mascot is a Shina Ibu dog and...
Save the Date: Party for the Parks
We joyfully invite you to join us for al fresco food, music and fun! 5:00 – 7:00 pm, Wednesday, July 28, 2021*Harriet Island Park, Clarence W. Wigington Pavilion Join the newest fun-raiser in town to celebrate our award-winning parks....
Join the City Wide Clean Up April 24
Join the 35th annual Citywide Spring Cleanup. Join forces with community members to cleanup our parks and neighborhood streets. When: Saturday, April 24, 2021 from 9 am-11:30 amWhat: Individuals and groups of all ages come together to...
Dedicated to YOU: Naming Opportunities in Your Parks
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 to life while marking a special occasion or celebrating a loved one with a named...
Get Outdoors and Volunteer in Our Parks!
Join the 5,000 neighbors who keep our parks humming! Feeling the spring? Take that energy and help with Citywide Spring Cleanup on April 24 from 9-11:30 cleaning up parks and neighborhoods. Has Norma’s story in this month’s Volunteer...
Volunteer Spotlight: Norma Herther, Ramsey Hill Garden Steward
Norma has been “getting her fingers dirty” for years and we all get to share the beauty How did you get started volunteering in the parks? I was born and raised in Saint Paul in the Midway area and have always loved Saint Paul parks. I...
Saint Paul Garden Club Grant to Rondo
One step closer to remembering the spirit of Mr. Galloway. Mr. Galloway kept a beautiful garden in the old Rondo neighborhood near the newly completed Rondo Center for Diverse Expression and Rondo Commemorative Plaza. Neighbors and...