SPPC News
Ecolab Plaza Construction Begins
Exciting changes are underway in downtown Saint Paul! Construction has officially begun on the transformation of worn-out Hamm Plaza into the vibrant new Ecolab Plaza—a beautiful, welcoming space that reflects the vitality of our city and...
Volunteer Spotlight: 2025 Honorees
Celebrating Our 2025 Volunteer Award Honorees Each year, we honor outstanding volunteers who help make Saint Paul parks and recreation programs vibrant, inclusive, and beautiful. Join us in celebrating the following individuals and...
Fountain Returns to Irvine Park
The Victorian fountain is BACK in Irvine Park — just in time for ParksGiving Day and the 176th birthday of Saint Paul Parks! Join us at Noon on May 16 for a community birthday bash in one of Saint Paul’s...
Parks Are Essential to Our Future
Saint Paul turns 176 years old this week, and at the heart of that legacy is a simple but revolutionary idea: parks and public spaces are essential. Laid out in 1849, our earliest parks were spaces to gather, play, reflect, and...
Great Park Walk Kick Off
Inspired by the theme “Around the Parks in 80 Days,” this all-ages, self-guided walk lets you discover the beauty, history, and variety of 20 of Saint Paul’s 184 parks and green spaces—at your own pace....
Volunteer Spotlight: Julie Printz
When Julie Printz was living in the Penfield apartments in downtown St. Paul, she would look out her window at efforts to create Pedro Park across the street. The park space was plagued by delays and disagreements and has been in the...
ParksGiving Day May 16
It’s time to party like it’s 1849! Join us in the heart of Saint Paul at Irvine Park this Friday, May 16, for ParksGiving Day—our annual celebration of the city’s incredible park system giving day to support...
Help Build a Playground
Help build a new playground in the old Rondo neighborhood in partnership with Saint Paul Parks Conservancy, Saint Paul Parks and Recreation, Kaboom! and community members! Interested? Let us know and we’ll send the details and sign up...
Get Your Parks & People Coloring Book
🎨 New Release! People & Parks: A Colorful History of Saint Paul Parks Pre-order your copy today—and join us for the celebration! We’re thrilled to announce the launch of a brand-new book that brings Saint Paul’s incredible...