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Zebra mussels confirmed in Lake Owasso
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has confirmed zebra mussels in Lake Owasso, located in Roseville and Shoreview.
Controlled deer hunts begin Oct. 8 at eight Ramsey County park locations
Ramsey County Parks & Recreation, in partnership with the Metro Bowhunters Resource Base, will conduct controlled archery deer hunts this fall throughout the county parks system.
Share feedback on the Bruce Vento Regional Trail Phase 2 project on Oct. 21
Ramsey County Parks & Recreation is hosting an in-person community meeting to discuss a planned extension of the Bruce Vento Regional Trail. Join the project planning team to review trail options, learn more about design details and share your feedback.
Introducing a new online Parks & Recreation reservation system
Ramsey County Parks & Recreation has launched a new online reservation system that will improve how residents and customers make park shelter and pavilion reservations, view arena schedules and register for programs.
Temporary closures planned as part of Parks & Recreation pavement maintenance project
Ramsey County Parks & Recreation will be completing pavement maintenance at select parks and golf courses this season. Temporary closures have been planned as part of the pavement maintenance project. All work has been scheduled to take place during weekdays to minimize impact to weekend use.
Battle Creek Regional Park draft master plan open for review through Oct. 31
The Battle Creek Regional Park draft master plan has been posted for public comment. Comments can be submitted by email or by calling the Parks & Recreation office.
The Ponds at Battle Creek closing Sept. 12
The Ponds at Battle Creek is scheduled to close at the end of Sept. 12, 2021.
Lifeguard service ends at beaches Aug. 15; Waterworks closes Aug. 22
Guarded beaches will end lifeguard services on August 15 while Battle Creek Waterworks will close for the year on August 22.
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
Participate in upcoming virtual community conversations to help make the park ordinance 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.