SPPC News
Community Greenspaces Guidebook
New Community Greenspace Guide Coming This Spring! The Saint Paul Parks Conservancy, in partnership with the Dayton’s Bluff Community Council, is thrilled to announce the upcoming release of the Community Greenspace Guide in early May...
Project Update: Carty Park
Exciting changes are coming to Carty Park, a beloved gathering space in the heart of the historic Rondo neighborhood! As one of the few green spaces serving over 5,000 young people, this park plays a vital role in fostering play,...
Donor Spotlight: Jeff Baidoo
Board Member Jeff Baidoo shares his special memories of Horton Park and why he thinks fans like him should support our parks.
Volunteer Spotlight: Melia Derrick
Melia Derrick is on the run. A lot. The 70-year-old retired postal worker has run a half-marathon in every state in the U.S. She started the 50-state challenge in 2017 and finished in Maui just before the wildfires there in 2023. ...
Tonight: Pedro Park Gardens
The Pedro Park design includes both perennial/native plant beds that will need help getting established and being maintained, as well as four areas for annual plantings. The team from Saint Paul Parks and Recreation and Aune Fernandez...
Kennedy Park Call for Artists
West St. Paul is seeking an artist with experience creating unique, creative, and weird art that sparks joy, makes people laugh, and celebrates a space. Click here to see the full RFP. Proposals are due by Noon on March 12, 2025....
Volunteer Spotlight: Bill Mantis
Bill Mantis’ bicycle is outfitted for a man on a mission. There’s a pannier and a plastic tub attached to the back of his red e-bike and a “grabber” or “reacher” tool at the ready. Mantis, who lives in a condo in Lowertown St. Paul, picks...
Nominate An Outstanding Park Volunteer
Does your local park or neighborhood group have an outstanding volunteer supporting a park or recreation center program? Nominate them as your volunteer of the year to be recognized at Party for the Parks on June 25 at Como Park! ...
St. Paul Downtown Improvement District Expands to Lowertown & Downtown Parks
The St. Paul Downtown Improvement District (DID) is growing! This expansion now includes Lowertown and key downtown parks, such as Mears Park, Pedro Park, and Wacouta Commons, ensuring even greater coverage to keep our...