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
Saint Paul invites community to explore future of Mississippi River Learning Center at Bdóte on October 24
Free Fall Play Day will showcase final design concepts and plans for the project's first phase, alongside family-friendly activities celebrating the Mississippi River on Saturday, October 24, 1-3:30 p.m. at the future home of the Mississippi River Learning Center at Bdóte in Crosby Farm Regional Park.
Read MoreFrom Golf Course to Community Gathering Place: New Park Breaks Ground at The Heights
The City of Saint Paul Parks and Recreation Department and project partners will celebrate the groundbreaking of a new five-acre community park within The Heights, the site of the former Hillcrest Golf Course on Saint Paul’s Greater East Side on Monday, October 19, 2026, at 4 p.m.
Read MoreCity of Saint Paul and Community Partners to Celebrate Wabasha Park Improvements
Common Cent sales tax funds support downtown park enhancements, including a new artfully designed shelter, improved lighting, restored Skygate sculpture and welcoming gathering spaces.
Read MoreADVISORY: City of Saint Paul and Community Partners to Celebrate Wabasha Park Improvements
Common Cent sales tax funds support downtown park enhancements, including a new artfully designed shelter, improved lighting, restored Skygate sculpture and welcoming gathering spaces.
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.
