Join a Class or Activity
Swimming and Water Sports
Explore our beautiful lakes, rivers, and award-winning aquatics facilities. We offer many ways to enjoy the water. These include:
- Year-round adult and youth swimming lessons
- Free summer swimming lessons for children and teens
- Water aerobics, water walking, and open swim
- Sailing, rowing, and paddling classes
- Boat rides and watercraft rentals
Join us in learning important water safety skills, and stay active in our pools, lakes, and river.
Sports and Recreation
Join a team through Saint Paul Municipal Athletics. We offer:
- Youth and adult sports leagues
- Adaptive sports
- Coaching and officiating opportunities
- Field and facility rentals
We're committed to providing a safe and fun way for people of all ages to stay active and learn new skills.
Environmental Programs
Learn about our environment with Saint Paul Natural Resources. We offer public programs throughout the year. These include:
- Birdwatching
- Interpretive tours
- Community science surveys
- Environmental education
We also offer small group programs and volunteer opportunities.
Visit a Park or Recreation Center
Parks and Trails
Saint Paul is home to over 180 parks and green spaces, and 120 miles of trails. These include:
- Off-leash dog parks
- Biking and walking trails
- Wedding facilities
- Shelter and pavilion rentals
Find a park near you. Explore the many amenities we offer at parks throughout Saint Paul.
Recreation and Community Centers
Recreation and community centers are hubs for neighbors to gather. Explore everything your local recreation center has to offer:
- Open gym
- Courts and fields
- Fitness centers
- Ice rinks
We also offer a variety of activities at our recreation centers.
Swimming Pools, Beaches, and Splash Pads
Visit one of our world-class aquatics facilities. These include:
- Two outdoor aquatic facilities (seasonal)
- One indoor aquatic facility (year-round)
- Public swimming beach
- Three splash pads
Our swimming beach and splash pads are located in public parks. These facilities are free.
Visit one of our indoor or outdoor aquatics facilities for a daily fee, or buy an all-access membership. These facilities are open to both Saint Paul residents and visitors.
Parks and Recreation News
The City of Saint Paul and Community Partners to Celebrate New Mural in Victoria Park
The dedication of the mural highlights youth artists, community collaboration, creative use of urban spaces, art in Saint Paul, and cultural storytelling.
Read MoreHalloween & Fall Events
Join Saint Paul Parks and Recreation this fall for cozy bonfires, spooky Halloween parties, and other fun neighborhood events.
Read MoreCity of Saint Paul and community partners to celebrate a ribbon cutting for new multi-use turf field at Baker Park
The City of Saint Paul and community partners will celebrate the grand opening of the new Baker Park multi-use turf field on Friday, Sept. 25 at 4 p.m. with a ribbon cutting and remarks from community leaders.
Read MoreCity of Saint Paul, Capitol Region Watershed District to Break Ground on McMurray Athletic Fields Park and Stormwater Improvements
The City of Saint Paul and Capitol Region Watershed District (CRWD) will break ground on Wednesday, September 23, on a renovation project at McMurray Athletic Fields, including upgraded athletic facilities and stormwater improvements that will help protect Como Lake while making one of the city's most valued parks more sustainable and resilient.
Read MoreSpecial Notices and Closures
Get the latest updates on park and recreation center closures. This includes weather-related closures, and construction and maintenance projects.
