Saint Paul’s Nationally-Accredited Parks and Recreation Department is committed to helping make Saint Paul the Most Livable City in America.
Saint Paul Parks and Recreation is a nationally accredited and gold medal award-winning organization that manages over 170 parks and open spaces, AZA-accredited Como Park Zoo and Conservatory, 25 city-operated recreation centers, more than 100 miles of paved, off-street trails, an indoor and two outdoor aquatic facilities, a public beach, a variety of premium sports facilities, municipal golf courses, and Great River Passage –the new identity for all proposed public development along Saint Paul’s more than 17 miles of Mississippi riverfront.
Saint Paul Parks and Recreation is intent on providing a variety of leisure and recreation activities which are close to home, low or no cost and accessible, that present opportunities for learning, leadership, skill development, exercise, pleasure and relaxation.