SPPC News
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...
Downtown Garden Gathering
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...
Raspberry Island Bandshell
The Raspberry Island Bandshell is getting a much-needed renovation to host a band concert and an exciting Latinx Public Art Installation this summer. The Saint Paul Parks Conservancy is thrilled to announce that construction on the...
Join the Walnut Stairs Advisory Committee
The Saint Paul Parks Conservancy, in collaboration with Rethos and the West 7th/Fort Road Federation, is undertaking a campaign to repair and reopen the historic Walnut Street Stairs. With support from the City of Saint Paul, this...
New Volunteer Leadership
These dedicated individuals bring a wealth of experience, leadership, and passion for community service, ensuring the Conservancy’s continued growth and impact in supporting Saint Paul’s cherished parks and public spaces. New Board...
Winter Tour of Como Woodland
Want to get the kids outside for some winter nature fun? Meet us at the historic Kilmer Fireplace for a cup of hot chocolate and a 90-minute nature tour of Como Woodland. Our hardy Como Woodland Advisors will give you a warm welcome and...
Exciting Developments at Swede Hollow Park
Preparing for a Renovated Staircase Engineering and geotechnical studies are underway to lay the groundwork for the renovation of the iconic staircase that connects the Upper Bluff to the valley floor. With over 150 steps, this...