Garlough Park – West St. Paul Reader

Local Artist Builds Following With Tips and Tutorials

Local artist Sam Goetsch built a huge online following with videos and tutorials, but viral success is no walk in the park—her day starts at 4 a.m.

Natural playground at Garlough Environemental Magnet School.

Natural Playground Brings Imaginative Play to Garlough

“The wide-eyed grins on the students’ faces said it all,” said kindergarten teacher Abby Foss when the natural playground opened at Garlough.

Habitat Restoration sign in front of West St. Paul's city hall.

Prairie Restoration at West St. Paul City Hall

What’s happening with the grass around city hall? A prairie restoration project led by Great River Greening.

Volunteers working on new trail in Garlough Park.

New Trail in Garlough Park Forest

Teachers and volunteers from Garlough Environmental Magnet School are working with the City of West St. Paul to add a new trail to the forest in Garlough Park.

James Kennedy in front of a sign for James Kennedy Park

James Kennedy: Advocate for West St. Paul Parks

West St. Paul can thank James Kennedy for its current plethora of parks as well as recreation programming. City Council named Kennedy Park after him in recognition of his contributions.

Garlough Park sign with cleared forest in the background.

What’s Happening in Garlough Park?: Tackling Invasive Species With Forestry Mowing

If you’ve been by Garlough Park lately, you may have noticed the formerly dense forest is now wide open. It looks like a bomb went off, with shredded debris on the ground and nothing but mature trees still standing.

People biking on the River-to-River Greenway Trail in West St. Paul, heading toward the Robert Street tunnel.

West St. Paul Rider 2022: Free Community Bike Ride

A free community bike ride to explore the trails of West St. Paul and beyond, happening on Saturday, August 13.

Aerial view of the playground and splash pad at Harmon Park in West St. Paul.

What’s Your Dream Park? West St. Paul Wants Big Ideas

West St. Paul is dreaming big when it comes to parks: “I would like to hear your biggest, grandest, greatest ideas.”

Garlough Environmental Magnet School in 1958 and 2021

Then & Now: Garlough Environmental Magnet School

Here’s a look at Garlough Environmental Magnet School in 1958 and today.

Sept. 13, 2021 West St. Paul City Council meeting

City Council Recap: Sept. 13, 2021

West St. Paul City Council waded into an unexpected debate over ward representation on the Planning Commission. Other topics included medical clinic denial and approval, city hall improvements, sidewalks and trails, and some important recognitions.