2025 Parks and Recreation Permit Lottery
- Due to the high demand for certain dates and locations, the lottery system is used to give residents and businesses an equal opportunity to make reservations for in-demand picnic shelter and pavilion locations and dates. The lottery will not be held in person and will instead be conducted using an online randomized lottery system.
- City of Saint Paul residents and businesses may enter the 2025 park permit lottery starting December 2, 2024 by filling out the lottery form or by calling 651-266-6400. All entries must be submitted by 4:30 p.m. on December 18, 2024.
- Only one lottery entry is allowed per person.
- All entries received by December 18, 2024 at 4:30 p.m. will be randomly sorted and further instructions will be provided to entrants. Lottery entries may not be transferred to other customers.
- Permits will be issued to lottery entrants beginning on January 2, 2025.
- Verification of a Saint Paul address will be required prior to a permit being issued.
- Residents will be required to provide a valid driver’s license or government issued ID for proof of Saint Paul residency.
- Businesses will be required to provide documentation such as letterhead, stationery or a business card with a Saint Paul address as proof of residency.
- Organizations claiming tax exempt status must complete a Minnesota ST3 form. This is an annual requirement. No exceptions.
- Selecting a preferred date or location on the lottery application form does not guarantee the applicant will receive that date or location.
- Beginning January 3, permit applications will be accepted from all Saint Paul residents and businesses via phone at 651-266-6400 from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
- Beginning February 3:
- Non-residents may apply for permits.
- Online picnic shelter permits will be available.
- A separate Harriet Island Lottery Form is required for those who wish to rent the Clarence W. Wigington Pavilion at Harriet Island for an event in 2026 or Kelley’s Landing, Raspberry Island and Upper Landing Park for an event in 2025.
City of Saint Paul residents and businesses may enter the 2025 park permit lottery starting December 2, 2024 by filling out the lottery form or by calling 651-266-6400. All entries must be submitted by 4:30 p.m. on December 18, 2024.
