Hidden Falls Regional Park

12/05/2025

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❄️Winter Recreation Updates❄️

⛸️Ice Rinks⛸️
-Refrigerated Rinks: If conditions allow, refrigerated ice rinks are expected to open on Dec. 6.
-Non-Refrigerated Rinks: Staff and volunteers are working hard to prepare the ice as quickly as possible, but we do not have estimated opening dates for non-refrigerated rinks at this time.
-For updates, visit www.stpaul.gov/icerinks

⛷️Ski & Snowboarding⛷️
-For updates on x-country trail conditions or to purchase trail passes, visit www.stpaul.gov/xcountryski
-For information on downhill skiing and snowboarding, visit www.stpaul.gov/comoski
-To register for lessons, visit www.stpaul.gov/activityregistration

🚴‍♂️Fat Tire Biking🚴‍♂️
-The Highland Park Fat Tire Bike Trail is now open. Learn more at www.stpaul.gov/Highland-Fat-Tire

🏊‍♂️Swimming🏊‍♂️
-Winter/spring swimming lesson registration opens on Dec. 10 at 9am.
-Lessons will be viewable online at www.stpaul.gov/activityregistration on Dec. 8.
-For hours, programs, memberships, and more, visit www.stpaul.gov/GRWP

🛷Sledding Hills🛷
-For a list of sledding hills, visit: www.stpaul.gov/sleddinghills

10/31/2025

We've been doing this for 10 years and we give it a thumbs up! LITERALLY. 👍🎃 Happy Halloween from Saint Paul Parks and Recreation!

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It’s been 10 years. We literally…LITERALLY…love this tradition. Trick-or-treat yo' self to 10 years of Knope-approved spooky Saint Paul Parks & Recreation fun. 👍🎃


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Flashback time ⏪👇 Tour the Halloween eras of our Parks & Rec passion (fueled by waffles and enthusiasm.)
2016: https://www.facebook.com/share/1BSnwoRfM9
2017: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1D2WjSMQfg
2018: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1B5x3gtgLY
2019: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/17YgUwMYaM
2020: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1FrJLRVnzu
2021: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1K9mebztmz
2022: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/19wTSWmpNL
2023: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1Bc3poGDJf
2024: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/17WopUdSqx
ALL: http://www.stpaul.gov/parks-halloween-photo

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09/30/2025

Be a detective, investigate suspects, and search for clues in an interactive mystery event at Spooky Saint Paul this Friday and Saturday night! Taking place in Hidden Falls Regional Park from 6-9pm, this family-friendly adventure is a staple fall event. Grab your tickets today for $20/per person! Registration required: www.tinyurl.com/SpookyStP.

For more information about this event, please visit https://www.facebook.com/events/1871008846780695/1871016560113257/?rdid=Zp8rLh4uELwqidbP&share_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fshare%2F1H7VfejeZt%2F

09/19/2025

Grab your family and friends and join us for an interactive mystery event at Hidden Falls Regional Park!

🎟️Tickets are $20 per person and must be purchased online in advance (one person can buy multiple tickets for the group). We know there have been some technology issues with purchasing tickets, but that is now resolved! www.tinyurl.com/SpookyStP

🍵Beverages and food will be available for sale prior to the event. (Unfortunately beer is no longer available.)

👨‍👧‍👦Family-friendly and recommended for ages 8 and up.

👻The story goes, last year, a group of friends encountered a ghost at the falls. Ever since, creepy occurrences have plagued them. The group, joined by paranormal specialists, have returned on the anniversary of the sighting in hopes of settling the restless spirits. Be the detective in this interactive mystery and investigate suspects, search for clues, and find the culprit!

👟The mystery will consist of walking and chatting with event characters for 2+ hours. There are both paved and unpaved trails at Hidden Falls. Athletic shoes are encouraged.

10/31/2024

Trick-or-treat yo self! Happy Halloween from Saint Paul Parks & Recreation! 🎃

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08/26/2024

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☀️August 26 Heat Related Closures and Notices☀️
Due to today’s heat index of 105° F, Saint Paul Parks and Recreation has made the following adjustments to building hours and programming:
- Duluth & Case, Hayden Heights, Highwood Hills, Merriam Park, and Wilder recreation centers are closed for the remainder of the day.
- All youth sports activities are cancelled.
- See the Fitness in the Parks webpage class cancellation updates (stpaul.gov/fitnessintheparks).
-Any additional heat related changes to programming will be communicated directly to participants.

Our splash pads (stpaul.gov/splashpads), Lake Phalen Beach, and Highland Park Aquatic Center are open. Please remember to drink plenty of fluids, stay out of the sun, take breaks, and check in on neighbors.

07/03/2024

UPDATES FOR THE 4TH OF JULY HOLIDAY 🎇 SEE BELOW.

Wishing everyone a safe and !

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UPDATES FOR THE 4TH OF JULY HOLIDAY 🎇

🎉As you celebrate, please remember that we all have a responsibility to ensure the safety of those around us as we enjoy our public spaces.

🎆All are welcome to use our parks and recreation center properties to celebrate responsibly, but use of fireworks is not permitted. Please be mindful of park areas that are currently impacted by flooding. Full list of impacts and closures can be found here: https://www.stpaul.gov/departments/parks-and-recreation/special-notices-closures

🗑️This will be a busy period for our staff. Your help in keeping our parks clean is much appreciated.

🍾With the exception of authorized picnic areas, the consumption of alcohol is prohibited at parks and recreation center properties.

🤾‍♀️All recreation centers will be closed on July 4, with the exception of 4th of July activities taking place at Langford Park Recreation Center.

🇺🇸The annual 4th in the Park parade and celebration will take place at Langford Park on July 4. The parade starts at 11am and activities including pony rides, live music, food trucks and more take place in the park throughout the afternoon. (www.4thinthepark.org)

⚾Catch the fireworks after a St. Paul Saints baseball game at CHS Field on July 3-5. (www.milb.com/st-paul/schedule/2024-07)

🎵Music in the Parks shows take place at 12pm and 3pm on July 4 at Como Lakeside Pavilion's Dock and Paddle restaurant. (dockandpaddle.com/calendar)

🦒Como Park Zoo & Conservatory will be open from 10am-6pm on July 4.

🎾Due to firework damage to several athletic courts in recent years, the following courts will be locked from 6pm-9am from July 3-7: Battle Creek, Conway, Dayton’s Bluff, Eastview, Frogtown, Groveland, Hamline Park, Hayden Heights, Hazel Park, Highwood Hills, Langford, MLK, Palace, Prosperity, Rice, and St. Clair.

Wishing everyone a safe and !

05/28/2024

⚠️ Limited Gate Access: May 30, 4-7pm 🏎️

North Gate Access Notice: On May 30, from 4-7pm, access to Hidden Falls via the North Gate will be limited due the Soapbox Derby event. Gates will open and close on the half hour to allow vehicles to come and go. Please plan your visit accordingly.

Spectators for the event are welcome! Come cheer on our Saint Paul rec centers! 🏎️🏆

03/26/2024

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