ACTIVITY GUIDE WINTER-SPRING 2019-2020 • Over 200 programs for preschool, youth, teen, adults, seniors, and families • Registration starts December 2 1 Recreation Center Sites Center Address Zip Phone # Center Address Zip Phone # Arlington Hills 1200 Payne Ave 55130 651-632-3861 Merriam Park 2000 St. Anthony Ave 55104 651-298-5766 Battle Creek 75 S. Winthrop St 55119 651-501-6347 North Dale 1414 N. St. Albans St 55117 651-558-2329 Dayton’s Bluff 800 Conway St 55106 651-793-3885 Northwest Como 1550 N. Hamline Ave 55108 651-298-5813 Duluth & Case 1020 Duluth St 55116 651-298-5709 Palace 781 Palace Ave 55102 651-298-5677 Edgcumbe 320 S. Griggs St 55105 651-695-3711 Phalen 1000 E. Wheelock Pwky 55106 651-793-6600 El Rio Vista 179 E. Robie St 55107 651-789-2500 Rice 1021 Marion St 55117 651-558-2392 Frogtown 237 Thomas Ave 55103 651-298-5820 West Minnehaha 685 W. Minnehaha 55104 651-298-5823 Groveland 2021 St. Clair Ave 55105 651-695-3714 Wilder 958 Jessie St 55101 651-298-5727 Hancock 1610 Hubbard Ave 55104 651-298-4393 Parks & Recreation Community Partner Sites Hayden Heights 1965 E. Hoyt Ave 55119 651-298-5716 Hazel Park 945 N. Hazel St 55119 651-501-6350 Site Managed By Address Phone # Sanneh Soccer Highland Park 1978 Ford Pkwy 55116 651-695-3706 Conway 2090 Conway St, 55119 651-501-6343 Foundation Highwood Hills 2192 Londin Ln 55119 651-266-6391 Desnoyer KidsPark 525 Pelham Blvd N, 55104 651-603-0144 Jimmy Lee/Oxford 270 N. Lexington 55104 651-642-0650 Dunning ArtsUs! 1221 Marshall Ave, 55104 651-528-6871 Langford Park 30 Langford Park 55108 651-298-5765 Eastview Urban Tennis 1675 E 5th St, 55105 651-222-2879 Linwood 860 St. Clair Ave 55105 651-298-5660 Orchard Blackhawks Soccer 875 Orchard Ave, 55103 651-489-8117 Martin Luther King 271 Mackubin St 55102 651-290-8695 South St. Joy of the People 890 Cromwell Ave, 55114 651-298-5770 McDonough 1544 Timberlake Rd 55117 651-558-2171 Anthony Soccer Club Visit us at: stpaul.gov/departments/parks-recreation 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Recreation Center Information 2-3 Registration Information 4 Special Events 5-8 Tot Times 9 Open Gym 10-11 Partner Program: Saint Paul Urban Tennis 12 Saint Paul Fitness 13 Spring Sports & 14-15 Arlington/Rice Batting Cages Environmental Outdoor Recreation 16 Great River Passage & 17 Recreation in Motion Winter amenities (Skiing, Snowboarding & 18 Looking for a specific Aquatics 19 recreation center schedule? Adaptative Recreation & 20 Saint Paul Youth Commission Each center now has copies of their own Rec Tech Labs & Mobile Jazz Project 21 class offerings in person and online! School Year Care Offerings: Rec Check, S’more Fun, Blast, Visit stpaul.gov/WinterSpringFun 22-23 No School Days, Recreation for Pre Schoolers, & Free Meal Program Community Based Programs and Classes Back Ice Rinks Saint Paul Parks and Recreation is committed to offering programs and cover activities within recreation centers that are representative of community interests and driven by community led agencies and instructors. Have an idea for a class? Want to teach one? Have suggestions? We want to hear from you! Please see the list below for specific programming contacts. Yer Chang Victor Mister Ann Simerson McDonough, Rice/Rice Teen Zone Frogtown, Hancock, West Minnehaha El Rio Vista, Linwood, Palace [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] O: 651-558-2171 O: 651-298-5823 O: 651-632-3867 C: 612-400-5712 C: 651-328-7758 C: 651-724-4261 Nate Kastle Darcy Rivers Bonnie Stokes Arlington Hills, Phalen, Wilder Langford Park, NW Como, North Dale Battle Creek, Dayton’s Bluff, Highwood Hills [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] O: 651-632-3867 O: 651-558-2329 O: 651-501-6347 C: 612-202-9341 C: 651-357-2615 C: 651-248-0713 Kirsten Lindsey Patti Schwartz MariEtta Wood Merriam Park, Martin Luther King, Jimmy Lee Edgcumbe, Groveland, Highland Park Duluth & Case, Hazel Park, Hayden Heights [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] O: 651-298-5766 O: 651-695-3711 O: 651-501-6350 C: 612-655-5397 C: 651-472-3927 C: 651-315-6867 We are now looking for summer camp instructors! Please reach out to one of the above contacts with your interest. 3 REGISTRATION BEGINS DECEMBER 2 Frequently Asked Questions Ways to Register When to Register Registration will begin on December 2 at ONLINE Visit www.stpaul.gov/WinterSpringFun 6am. Registration is required for most programs. Note: Sports registration has a separate registration schedule IN PERSON Cash or credit cards accepted at any listed below. Early bird discounts last the first five days of each recreation center sports registration period. PHONE Registration is accepted via credit card by • Spring Sports, January 1-31 • Summer Sports, March 1-31 calling any recreation center • Fall Sports, June 1-30 • Winter Sports, September 1-30 Participants may register on the sports team which aligns with Photo Policy Saint Paul Parks and Recreation used their gender identity. Participants who do not identify as male or female may register on the sports team of their choice. photography and video recordings to document and promote activities. Participation in a recreation activity serves as your Holiday Closings for Recreation Centers consent to use such photographs or recordings unless you indicate otherwise to program staff. Tuesday, December 24, 2019 — Christmas Eve (most centers close at 5:00pm; exceptions below) Cancellations When a class minimum is not reached, we reserve the right to cancel the program. Wednesday, December 25, 2019 — Christmas Day Refunds All refunds are subject to a $10.00 administrative fee unless the program is cancelled. To request a refund, contact Wednesday, January 1, 2020 — News Years Day the recreation center or program staff prior to the start of class. Monday, May 25, 2020 — Memorial Day ADA Individuals with special needs or disabilities are invited to participate in all recreation center programs. If the disability *Exception: S'more Fun Sites (Battle Creek, Northwest Como, and requires special services, please call the center where you wish Groveland) will close at 6:00pm depending on program enrollment. to register for more information. Please register at least three Follow us on social media weeks in advance of the class/activity/sport to allow for arrangements or accommodations. Individuals who are deaf/ FACEBOOK: Saint Paul Parks and Recreation hearing impaired may contact any of the recreation centers INSTAGRAM: Saint Park Parks through the 711 voice-relay system. TWITTER: Saint Paul Parks Data Privacy In accordance with the Minnesota Data Privacy Act, personal information requested by Parks & Recreation is Contact Info never shared with the public. It is only given to staff and volunteers who need the information to perform their duties. General information: 651-266-6400 Mission Statement To help make Saint Paul the most livable Volunteer hotline: 651-266-6464 city in America, Saint Paul Parks & Recreation will facilitate the Director: Michael Hahm, CPRP creation of active lifestyles, vibrant places and a vital Deputy Director: Tom Russell, CPRP environment. Deputy Director: Erica Prosser Fee Assistance The City of Saint Paul operates a special Manager of Recreation Services: Gwen Peterson program that helps families pay for Parks & Recreation youth classes and activities. Fee Assistance can be requested by families who meet programs requirements when registering for youth activities. To be eligible for the program, youth must live in Saint Paul, be 18 years old or younger, and qualify for free or reduced lunch. Parents/Guardians may request Fee Assistance NON SAINT PAUL RESIDENTS from the recreation center during registration process. Proof of A non-resident fee will be applied to most activities for those residency can be verified with a current driver's license or a who are not residents of Saint Paul. This policy is necessary to current utility bill. maintain existing quality levels for Saint Paul residents and to Inclement Weather If an activity is cancelled due to inclement meet demands for new and expanded services. For full details weather, we will attempt to provide advanced notice and on which activities will be included in the policy and to view our schedule a make-up date. FAQ document, please visit www.stpaul.gov/activities 4 SPECIAL EVENTS All events are free unless otherwise noted • Hockey & Basketball • Community Recreation Tournaments Night Location varies Location varies Photo credit Groveland Booster Club Support your team (and your local Ages: All Ages recreation center) by coming out to cheer Children 12 and under must be accompanied by • Movie Nights an adult. on the players in these local tournaments. Location varies Concessions will be sold. Highland Park Community Center Sit back and relax while watching a movie. (#29004) Hockey Day HS Girls Hockey Classic Food and refreshments may be served at F, Jan 24 from 6:00 - 8:30PM (#29897) some sites. Check with specific center for North Dale Recreation Center details. Groveland Recreation Center *sponsored by Friends of Como Athletics (#30168) West Minnehaha Recreation Center F, Feb 21 from 6:00 - 8:00PM Sa, Jan 11 from 10:00AM - 5:00PM (#29312) Ages: All Ages F, Dec 13 - May 29 from 4:00 - 6:00PM Calling all community members to Ages: 13 - 18 socialize, recreate and build Winter Classic: Hockey & Basketball community with your neighbors! (#30267) Highwood Hills Recreation Center (#29597) Rotating activities will be available Langford Park Recreation Center including gymnasium games, board F, Jan 31 from 3:30 - 5:30PM *sponsored by Langford Park Booster Club Ages: 6 - 12 game tournaments, bingo, art experiences, and other surprises.