The Loop

To Get Started...

Sign a Permission Slip Parent/guardian permission is required to ride the Loop Van. Permission slips are available online and in-person at Rondo Community Library, West Minnehaha Rec Center, Frogtown Community Center, Jimmy Lee Rec Center, or Martin Luther King Rec Center.

Explore the Activities & Events Schedule Free events for ages 10–18 all summer long! Find programs at Rondo Library, local rec centers, and the Black Youth Healing Arts Center. Check the schedule to see what’s happening near you.

Check the Loop Van Schedule The Loop Van runs on a regular route and schedule. Use the schedule to find out when and where the van stops, then plan your ride!

Find Program Sites The Loop is a network of program sites across Rondo and Frogtown neighborhoods offering fun, free events and activities.

Featured Events

Throughout July, get to know the Black Youth Healing Arts Center as they bring healing-focused programs to Loop locations. Rooted in Frogtown, BYHAC creates safe, creative spaces for Black youth. Open to all kids and teens.

Learn more

The Loop Van

Kids and teens (ages 10-18) can ride the Loop's passenger van to attend after-school programs offered across four community centers, one library, and a partner arts organization, all located in Ward 1 in the heart of Rondo and Frogtown.

Map of Ward 1 Rondo-Frogtown Loop locations

Rondo Community Library
West Minnehaha Recreation Center
Black Youth Healing Arts Center
Frogtown Community Center
Martin Luther King Recreation Center
Oxford Community Center/Jimmy Lee Recreation Center

Loop Van Schedule

Locations in The Loop

Rondo Community Library

461 Dale St. N.
Saint Paul, MN 55103

Phone: 651-266-7400

Flat sidewalk leading to front door of Minnehaha Recreation Center with green space surrounding.

West Minnehaha Recreation Center

685 W. Minnehaha Ave.
Saint Paul, MN 55104

Phone: 651-298-5823

Frogtown Community Center

230 Como Ave.
Saint Paul, MN 55103

Phone: 651-266-5407 or 651-266-5408

Image of MLK Recreation Center and outdoor area taken from air

Martin Luther King Recreation Center

271 Mackubin St.
Saint Paul, MN 55102

Phone: 651-290-8695

Oxford Community Center/Jimmy Lee Recreation Center

270 Lexington Pkwy. N.
Saint Paul, MN 55104

Phone: 651-642-0650

Black Youth Healing Arts Center

643 Virginia Street
Saint Paul, MN 55103

Phone: 651-226-6594

Activities and Van Schedule

Download and print the schedule here.

Location	Pick-up/drop-off times
West Minnehaha Recreation Center 685 Minnehaha Ave. W	START 4:00, 5:00, 6:00, END 7:00
Skyline Tower (Pick up/Drop off only) 1247 St Anthony Ave	4:10, 5:10, 6:10
Jimmy Lee Recreation Center 270 Lexington Pkwy. N.	4:15, 5:15, 6:15
Martin Luther King Recreation Center 271 Mackubin St. N.	4:25, 5:25, 6:25
Rondo Community Library 461 Dale St. N.	4:35, 5:35, 6:35
Frogtown Community Center 230 Como Ave.	4:50, 5:50, 6:50
Black Youth Healing Arts Center (Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays) 643 Virginia St.	4:55, 5:55, 6:55

The contents of the programs offered at the The Rondo-Frogtown Loop's partner sites do not necessarily represent the policy of the federal Department of Education or the state Department of education and you should not assume endorsement by the federal government or state government.

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