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Free Open Skate at Ramsey County Arenas
Take a break from the summer heat and cool off with some on-ice fun at a Ramsey County arena. Open skate events are now available at Highland Arena and TCO Sports Garden.
Parks & Recreation seeks community input on park rules
The Ramsey County park ordinance promotes the safety, health, enjoyment and welfare of everyone in their use of the park, and to protect park property and resources. Last amended in 2007, the county is rewriting the park ordinance to make it more equitable, fair and modern.
Lake McCarrons swimming beach reopens
The swimming beach at Lake McCarrons County Park in Roseville has reopened.
"Clean In, Clean Out" to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species
Aquatic invasive species (AIS) such as zebra mussels threaten the health of Minnesota's beloved lakes.
Battle Creek Waterworks opens June 12
Battle Creek Waterworks opens for the 2021 season starting June 12!
Lake McCarrons beach closed
The swimming beach at Lake McCarrons County Park in Roseville is closed and unguarded as of June 2, 2021.
County beaches open Memorial Day weekend
Plan a trip to the beach! Ramsey County beaches will open May 28 — just in time for Memorial Day weekend.
Applications open for summer Junior Assistant Naturalists at Tamarack Nature Center
Junior Assistant Naturalists are volunteer positions that help with summer day camp programs at Tamarack Nature Center.
Spring burns planned for Ramsey County parks
Ramsey County will conduct prescribed burns of some county-owned prairies and woodlands this spring. Burns are planned to begin in late April and run through June.
Keller instructor makes Golf Digest's 'Best Young Teachers in America' list
Jon Reigstad, Keller Golf Course's Director of Instruction, was recognized on Golf Digest's 2021–22 Best Young Teachers in America list. The list honors the nation’s best ‘up and coming’ golf instructors under the age of 40.
County golf courses begin reopening for 2021
A phased reopening will take place at the five county golf courses.
The Ponds at Battle Creek enters last season
On March 2, 2021, the Ramsey County Board of Commissioners voted to set September 12, 2021 as the final day of operations at The Ponds at Battle Creek.
Registration for Tamarack day camps opens March 2
Camps are available to children ages 3 to entering 8th grade. Most camps run Monday–Thursday and are offered weekly from June 28–August 19.
Free family fun: Winter Recreation Sampler
We invite you to try out a variety of outdoor winter activities such as kicksledding, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, sledding and more through this free event.
Lifeguard certification course dates announced
Four lifeguard certification course dates are available this spring in Ramsey County.
Jan. 26 town hall seeks community input on parks system
Parks & Recreation is looking for the community's help to realize its 21st Century Parks Vision, starting with a virtual town hall on January 26.
New regional park winter maps available
This winter, Ramsey County’s parks have been busier than ever. New winter maps for the regional parks are now available, which will make it easier to identify which trails are open for different activities this season.
Parks & Recreation partners with Tree Trust to address emerald ash borers
Beginning this month, crews will start to remove 400 ash trees located at designated Ramsey County Parks & Recreation sites, including parks, golf courses and arena parking lots. The project will prevent further spread of emerald ash borers (EAB), an invasive species that damages and kills ash trees.
Arena closures extended through Jan. 3
All 11 Ramsey County arenas will remain closed to the general public through at least January 3. Arenas are projected to reopen on Monday, January 4 for youth and adult practices.
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.