SPPC News
Pedro Park Community Work Group
Neighbors of Pedro Park can work toward the next phase of this downtown gem. There will be a workgroup to help plan the long and short-term future of Pedro Park and the surrounding neighborhood. If you are interested in being part of the...
I Wish I Had Saved My Boulevard Trees!
by Michael-jon PeaseSaint Paul Parks Conservancy Executive Director If only I had known how easy it is to identify and treat a tree The last year has been a hard one on the trees in my corner of the world. First, an out-of-control driver...
Saint Paul BARKS winner named after a Beatles Tune
After tough deliberations, the first Saint Paul BARKS winner has been named - Penny Lane! (read more) Here's the scoop on our park system's favorite pooch from her human family: Penny Lane joined our family at the end of October, at 2...
Volunteer Spotlight: Jim Stensvold Restoring Native Plants
Jim Stensvold has spent the last decade volunteering in both Saint Paul Parks and National Parks. He has been focused on restoring native prairies and plantings through leading events like Restore! and “Seed Squads.” How did you get...
Wacouta Commons Park: Community Input Needed
Neighborhood input is invited for improvements to the playground at Wacouta Commons Park. Friends of Wacouta Commons Park and the Saint Paul Parks Conservancy are gathering input from the nearby residents of Wacouta Commons Park for...
St Paul PARKemon Go! Scavenger Hunt Success
100 teams combed St Paul Parks during Winter Carnival to compete for the big prize! St Paul PARKEmon Go! was the Conservancy’s first partnership with Winter Carnival and boy did the teams who entered have fun. We loved the reaction of...
St Paul Parks and Rec Strategic Plan 2020-2025
St Paul Parks and Rec has released its new strategic plan.St Paul Parks and Rec has released its new strategic plan. Described as more “high level work plan,” the document aligns with both the City’s Comprehensive Plan for 2040, Saint...
From Benches to Trees and Even Bees: Support Our Parks
New dedication and sponsorship opportunities are coming to help you support the parks you love. The past year has shown us how much we all crave connection to the people and places we love. Your Conservancy is working with St. Paul Parks...
Is Your Park Project Looking for a Fiscal Sponsor?
Over the years, your Conservancy has served as fiscal sponsor for community-led park projects. Great projects are conceived and led by dedicated volunteer groups who don’t have their own 501c(3) tax status in order to receive grants or...