SPPC News
Building a Dog Park with Dogecoin
Be part of the first ever public infrastructure project funded by Dogecoin! Saint Paul Parks Conservancy has now expanded our donation options to include cryptocurrency. If we reach our $250,000 fundraising goal, the City of Saint Paul...
Pig’s Eye Park Will Get New Visibility
A land-swap deal with St. Paul Regional Water Services approved last week by the St. Paul City Council will give Pig’s Eye Regional Park a parking lot and an entrance with a sign. In exchange, the water utility will use a portion of the...
Volunteer Spotlight: Como Woodland Advisors
How did a forgotten, trash strewn, buckthorn infested, random bike trail riddled woodland become an outdoor learning area? A group of local neighbors and Saint Paul Parks and Recreation worked together 15 years ago to make this amazing...
ParkScore® index unveiling May 27
The Trust for Public Land ParkScore® index is the national gold-standard comparison of park systems across the largest 100 cities in the United States. Last year, your Saint Paul Parks were ranked as #3 in the nation. Join TPL for a...
New Trees for Dunning Rec Center!
The city’s tree canopy will get a boost with $10,000 in new trees. Hoffman & McNamara Nursery and Landscape just planted 30 trees o replace the diseased Ash trees removed from the Dunning Recreation Center complex. The rec center is...
Plant a Tree May 22
Volunteer to plant trees in North Dale Recreation Center! We are looking for small groups to help replace ash trees that were infested with the emerald ash borer at the center between 9 – Noon on Saturday, May 22. Three 60-minute planting...
Remembering Dad with a Tree
As Father’s Day approaches, you may be missing the dad who is no longer here to join in the annual picnic or game of touch football. Consider the gift of a tribute tree. Planting a tree in his memory is an affirmation of life – and a...
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, Wigington Pavilion Join the newest fun-raiser in town to celebrate our award-winning parks. Together we...
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...