Parks & Recreation Commission

About the Saint Paul Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission advises the Mayor and the City Council on Parks and Recreation matters of long-range and citywide importance. Public participation is encouraged in all Commission business, and the Commission is often sought out by the public as a place to voice their concerns and opinions. The members of the Commission serve staggered, three-year terms. Member must:

• Possess a strong interest in and have knowledge about the Saint Paul Parks and Recreation system.
• Attend monthly meetings in addition to serving on subcommittees and task forces.
• Represent the Commission in its dealings with City departments, citizen groups, and outside agencies.

2022-2026 Department Strategic Plan Bylaws

Parks and Recreation Commission Members

Parks and Recreation Commission Meetings

• Public comments can be submitted by email with “PRC PUBLIC COMMENT” in the subject line. Comments and materials submitted by 12pm the day before the meeting will be provided to the Parks and Recreation Commission for their review.
• Subscribe online to receive monthly meeting alerts.
• Regular business meetings of the Parks and Recreation Commission are open to the public.
• All meetings are held in-person.

Upcoming 2026 Meetings

Regular meetings are held on the second Thursday of the month from 6:30pm-8:00pm at Parks and Recreation facilities in Saint Paul. 

• May 14: Battle Creek Recreation Center
• June 11: Oxford Community Center
• July 9: Hazel Park Recreation Center
• August 13: Hancock Recreation Center
• September 10: Como Park Zoo & Conservatory
• October 8: Edgcumbe Recreation Center
• November 12: Dayton's Bluff Recreation Center
• December 10: Langford Park Recreation Center

Agendas and Meeting Materials

Agendas and meeting materials will be posted online the Friday before the meeting:

Agendas and Meeting Materials