Parks & Recreation Special Notices & Closures 

  • Notice on Recent Storm Damage & Tree Debris: Forestry crews have been working around the clock in response to recent storms to clear major damage, debris, and road blockages. Their efforts have now shifted to making residential streets passable and continuing cleanup of damage and debris. Thousands of trees were impacted by the recent storms and cleanup response will take time. Thousands of trees were impacted by the recent storms and cleanup response will take time. Please note, property owners are responsible for privately-owned trees on their property. The City will not be collecting private property tree debris. Residents or hired private tree care companies should not stack debris from private trees within city right-of-way as it will not be collected by city Forestry crews. Visit the Yard Waste and Composting page for information about yard waste disposal. If you have downed trees or limbs from public property trees that you have not yet reported, you can do so by calling 651-266-6400 or emailing Forestry at forestry@ci.stpaul.mn.us. If you have already reported your tree, it is in our system and crews will continue to respond to reports until complete.
  • Weather-Related Closures & Updates: For information on heat, snow, or other weather-related closures or programming adjustments, visit the Parks and Recreation Weather Updates page. 
  • High Bridge Dog Park: The large and small dog areas will be temporarily closed for maintenance from August 27 through 3pm on August 30, 2024.
  • Mississippi River Area Updates: Roads, trails, amenities, and sections of parkland along the Mississippi River may be closed at times due to flooding, construction, restoration, ice, snow, or other conditions. Please obey all barriers and signage. Do not trespass into closed areas. For information on flood closures, visit: www.stpaul.gov/flood 
  • Harriet Island Regional Park Play Area: The play area is closed due to renovations. 
  • Lake Phalen Bike/Pedestrian Detour: East Shore Drive is closed along the north and northeast side of Lake Phalen, from Larpenteur Ave to the boat launch. Please follow the bike and pedestrian detours featured on this map.
  • Recreation Centers: 
  • EAB Ash Tree removal: For information on boulevard ash tree removal, visit the Structured Removal webpage.
  • Design and Construction Updates: For more information on park, facility, road, and trail closures related to park construction projects, visit the Current Projects webpage.
  • Public Works: For road closure information related to Public Works projects, visit the Public Works Road Closures page.  

Last Edited: August 30, 2024