Category: Parks & Rec

Rehab Plan Will Keep West St. Paul Pool Open

A two-year, two-phase rehab plan will keep the popular West St. Paul city pool open during the summer season while it gets necessary repairs.

West St. Paul Regional Athletics Center (the dome).

What to Do About a Dirty Dome?

City staff think wildfires dirtied the dome, and they’re hoping a wet, snowy winter will scrub it clean.

Then & Now: Kennedy Park

With the reopening of Kennedy Park, here’s a look back at the park in 1988 and today.

Dreaming Big for West St. Paul Parks

“This is a big, bold vision, but with some grit, hard work, and determination, we can achieve this,” said Parks Director Eric Weiss.

Path to Kennedy Park from Dodd Road in West St. Paul.

Where Is Kennedy Park?

With the renovation of Kennedy Park, lots of people are asking where is Kennedy Park?

Albert Park and Officer Scott Patrick Memorial Plans

West St. Paul is finalizing plans for the expanded and redesigned Albert Park, plus a new Officer Scott Patrick Memorial.

Thompson Park construction work for pollinator promenade and restored stream.

Pollinator Promenade and Stream Restoration Coming to Thompson Park

Dakota County is bringing more updates to Thompson Park with a pollinator promenade, sensory garden, and stream restoration coming to the southern section of the park.

100 Years of Harmon Park: 1925-2025

Created in 1925 with a grant from an East Coast philanthropist, Harmon Park is the oldest park in West St. Paul.

West St. Paul Pool Closed for Broken Glass

With temperatures expected to push 90 degrees this weekend, the West St. Paul pool is closed for broken glass. Update: Now open.

Input: 150 Thompson Survey and Open House

After several delays and false starts, the former YMCA property is finally moving forward with redevelopment, including community input with a survey and open house.

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