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Temporary trail detours and closures in effect at Battle Creek Regional Park
Metropolitan Council Environmental Services is repairing and updating a significant part of the regional sewer system in Saint Paul.
Ramsey County arenas to close starting Nov. 21
All 11 Ramsey County arenas will close to the general public starting Saturday, November 21.
Public comment for Beaver Lake master plan open through Dec. 10
Master plan concept graphics for Beaver Lake County Park have been posted for public comment through Thursday, December 10.
Battle Creek Regional Park master plan concepts open for review through Nov. 30
Battle Creek Regional Park master plan concepts have been posted for public comment through Monday, November 30.
Tamarack Nature Center closing early Oct. 24 for Halloween event
Tamarack Nature Center will be closing at 11 a.m. on Saturday, October 24 in preparation for its Halloween Moon Party. Discovery Hollow, garden and trails will all be closed. The preserve will open to event ticket holders starting at noon. Regular hours for the general public will resume on Sunday, Oct. 25.
Seasonal dock removal begins Oct. 19
Parks & Recreation will begin dock removal beginning the week of October 19 as it prepares for the upcoming winter season.
Osprey perseverance: Keller Golf Course becomes home for osprey family
In 1996, Keller Golf Course Superintendent Paul Diegnau was approached by a boy scout looking to fulfill his Eagle Scout project. More specifically, the boy scout needed a spot to install an osprey nesting platform.
Introducing TCO Sports Garden
Thanks to a new, 15-year partnership between Ramsey County and Twin Cities Orthopedics, TCO Sports Garden not only has a new name, but a freshly redesigned look and feel to better serve the Ramsey County community.
New play area at Battle Creek Regional Park now open
Run, jump, explore and splash around! The new play area at Battle Creek Regional Park in Maplewood is now open.
Public comment open on Pigs Eye Lake master plan through Sept. 30
A draft of the Pigs Eye Master Plan Amendment has been posted for public comment through Wednesday, September 30.
Discovery Hollow Nature Play Area reopens Aug. 20
Discovery Hollow Nature Play Area at Tamarack Nature Center has reopened after a temporary closure due to COVID-19 and an improvement project.
Lexington Avenue closed for emergency water main repair
The closure, located near Lake Josephine County Park, is expected to last all weekend Aug. 14-16. Park access is still available.
Free DIY Day Camp kicks off July 13
Tamarack Nature Center is moving day camp online through a new series that is free for all participants. Do-It-Yourself Day Camp transforms some of Tamarack’s favorite in-person sessions into a virtual adventure that is free for all to participate in.
Discovery Hollow and Garden remaining closed for updates
Tamarack Nature Center is celebrating its ninth year of operation with nearly half a million visits, and it's time for a Discovery Hollow and Garden spruce-up.
Tamarack canceling summer day camps and programs
After careful consideration for the well-being of participants, staff and volunteers, all 2020 Tamarack Nature Center day camp sessions have been canceled.
Tamarack Nature Center offering free virtual programs
Despite all in-person programs being canceled through at least August 31, Tamarack's naturalists are staying connected with the community on all things nature-related through virtual programming.
Battle Creek Waterworks closed for summer 2020
Battle Creek Waterworks in Maplewood will be closed throughout the summer 2020 season to help slow the spread of coronavirus/COVID-19 and protect the health and safety of the community. Beaches will be closed until further notice.
Parks & Recreation playgrounds closed until further notice
All Ramsey County Parks & Recreation playgrounds, including Discovery Hollow at Tamarack Nature Center, will be closed until further notice. The closure is intended to help reduce the spread of coronavirus and protect the health and safety of the community.
Twin Cities Orthopedics naming rights sponsorship approved for Vadnais Sports Center
As part of the 15-year agreement, the facility will be renamed TCO Sports Garden.
Free winter break events at county library and park locations
Free, family friendly events and activities for residents.