Battle Creek Regional Park

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Battle Creek Regional Park picnic area

Photo of Battle Creek Regional Park by Elwyn Fraser

Health officials advise people and pets visiting the park to avoid contact with any foam in Battle Creek. Testing has found elevated levels of Perfluoroalkyl Substances or PFAS in foam on the creek.

Location and hours

Battle Creek Regional Park is accessible from several parking lots and trails. The park is open 5 a.m. - 11 p.m.

Please note that Battle Creek Waterworks is closed for summer 2025 due to renovations.

West section:
City of Saint Paul's Battle Creek Recreation Center
75 Winthrop St. South
Saint Paul, MN 55119

East section:
2300 Upper Afton Road
Maplewood, MN 55119

Maps

Park amenities

Parking for 270 cars.
Handicap-accessible restrooms located in the pavilion.
Large playground and nature play area.
Paved trails and mountain biking trail.
Dog park.
Picnic tables and grills throughout the park.
Battle Creek Waterworks. (Closed for summer 2025)
Winter Recreation Area at Battle Creek including sledding hills, cross-country ski, snowshoe and hiking trails.
Natural snow cross-country ski trails.

Amplified sound of any kind is prohibited at Battle Creek Regional Park.

Picnic facilities

Reservations

Shelter
Pavilion

Rental fee

$184 plus tax

Amenities

Capacity: 75.
12 picnic tables.
Serving shelf with electrical outlets.

Rental fees

Weekdays
- Half pavilion: $258 plus tax
- Full pavilion: $515 plus tax
Weekends and holidays: $515 plus tax, full pavilion only

Amenities

Capacity: 500 (250 for half-pavilion rentals).
41 six-foot picnic tables.
Seven picnic tables outside pavilion.
Two large grills (36”x28”).
Pig roasting area (requires a permit).
Two identical kitchens including two-burner electric cooktops, sink, walk-in cooler, home-style freezer, electrical outlets and serving window.
Stage with two electrical outlets (amplified sound is not allowed).