SPPC News
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...
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...