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Controlled deer hunts begin Oct. 6 at eight Ramsey County parks and open spaces
Ramsey County Parks & Recreation, in partnership with the Metro Bowhunters Resource Base, will conduct controlled archery deer hunts this fall and winter throughout the county parks and open space system.
Keller Golf Course to complete bunker playability improvements this fall
Beginning October 2, crews at Keller Golf Course in Maplewood will begin cleaning out bunkers to replace the liners and add new sand.
Battle Creek Waterworks opens June 10
Battle Creek Waterworks opens for the 2023 season on June 10.
Parks & Recreation unveils new park signage
The artwork was designed and created by five artists who represent different racial and ethnic backgrounds.
Rent an arena or picnic shelter for your summer event
Parks & Recreation has several facilities to rent for summer events of all sizes.
County beaches open Memorial Day weekend
Plan a trip to the beach! Ramsey County beaches will open May 27 — just in time for Memorial Day weekend.
Lifeguard applications open and certification course dates announced
Lifeguard certification course dates are available this spring in Ramsey County.
County golf courses open for 2023 season
All four county golf courses are open.
Spring burns planned for Ramsey County parks
Ramsey County will conduct prescribed burns of some county-owned prairies and woodlands this spring. Burns are planned to begin in late April and run through June.
Registration opens Feb. 7 for Tamarack Nature Center summer day camps
Early registration is recommended, as camps often fill quickly.
Grand opening of the winter recreation area at Battle Creek Regional Park
Join us at Battle Creek Regional Park for a brief program and ribbon cutting for the new winter recreation area.
Deer management activities planned for southeast Ramsey County
Saint Paul, Maplewood and Ramsey County are partnering on deer management south of I-94 this winter, pursuant to the 2022/2023 Ramsey County Deer Management Program.
Cross-country ski pass changes
Starting with the 2022-2023 ski season, Ramsey County and Saint Paul will use a mutual Ramsey County/Saint Paul ski pass.
Keller Golf Course recognized for environmental excellence
Audubon International is recognizing Keller Golf Course for 14 years of certification as an Audubon International Cooperative Sanctuary.
West Side Arena project community listening sessions held in September
In-person and virtual listening sessions will be held.
Ramsey County partners with Tree Trust to complete summer parks projects
This summer, Ramsey County Parks & Recreation and Workforce Solutions partnered with Tree Trust, a non-profit that helps teens and young adults build sustainable careers with training and hands-on experience in skilled trades and green career pathways.
Community engagement sessions to be held on Aldrich and Highland arenas
Share your experiences and recommendations for facility and programming improvements at Aldrich and Highland arenas.
Island construction in Pigs Eye Lake begins
Construction begins to restore habitat on Pigs Eye Lake, located in upper Pool 2 of the Mississippi River near downtown Saint Paul. The project footprint will be approximately 40 acres and will provide benefits to more than 600 acres of Pigs Eye Lake and surrounding habitat.
"Clean In, Clean Out" to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species
Aquatic invasive species (AIS) such as zebra mussels threaten the health of Minnesota's beloved lakes.
Updated park ordinance goes into effect April 8
This revision makes park rules more equitable, fair and modern allowing for greater access to resources and decriminalizing minor infractions.