SPPC News
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...
People & Parks Spotlight: Lilydale Park
“In 1911 Alphaeus B. Stickney . . . proposed that virtually the entire river valley within the city, including the Crosby, Pickerel Lake, and Pig’s Eye areas, become a continuous forest park . . .” —Friends of the Mississippi...
Project Spotlight: Swede Hollow Park
Walnut Street Steps Reconstruction
This iconic stairway, connecting Summit Avenue near the James J. Hill House to Irvine Avenue below, has been closed due to wear and environmental challenges. Its restoration not only preserves an important historic landmark but also...
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...