SPPC News
Board Member Spotlight: Susan Rostkoski
“Top on my ‘why-the-Saint-Paul-Parks-Conservancy- is-wonderful' list is the fact that they focus on everyone having access to parks,” says Susan. “No one is excluded from the great outdoors, rec centers or neighborhood events. One of the...
West St. Paul Partnership
Thanks to a 2024 AARP Community Challenge Grant from AARP Livable Communities and AARP Minnesota, Kennedy Park will undergo a remarkable transformation into a vibrant, multi-generational hub as part of West St. Paul’s new Park System...
Sponsor the People & Parks Coloring Book
This unique coloring book for park lovers celebrates the beauty and history of Saint Paul’s greenspaces through original illustrations by Jeanne Kosfeld and park histories by Kathy Berdan. The parks included in this...
Help Replace Vandalized Trees
Strolling along Shepard Road by the Mississippi River is usually a peaceful experience—but now, something is missing. Last week, 60 newly planted trees, lovingly placed by local students and Tree Trust volunteers, were senselessly...
Donor Spotlight: Susan Larson
Susan serves as Co-Chair of the Friends of Mears Park. She is a volunteer gardener, coordinates the other gardeners, works with the Conservancy and the City on park maintenance and improvement items. This...
Irvine Park Fountain Restoration
Visitors to Irvine Park may notice the absence of its iconic fountain, but it’s only temporary! The well-loved landmark was carefully removed last week and transported to a restoration studio, where it will receive much-needed care and...
Volunteer Spotlight: Steve Laux
When 100,000 Medtronic employees around the world pitch in for the medical device company’s annual Global Week of Impact, Steve Laux will bring his crews to a Saint Paul park for the fourth year. They’ve dug holes to repopulate...
Give the Max Day is TODAY
Help support Equal Play in Saint Paul today. Your gift makes sure ALL kids have access to the benefits of play. Outdoor play helps kids relieve stress, explore, take risks and problem-solve. Play has cognitive benefits...
New Sculpture and Playground for the Midway
We’re excited to celebrate two transformative additions to the United Village superblock near Allianz Field: the unveiling of "The Calling," a stunning new sculpture by Scottish artist Andy Scott, and the opening of a vibrant, inclusive...