St. Louis Park Rec Center, ROC, Aquatic Park

The Rec Center is closed today, Sept. 2, in observance of Labor Day.

Double rainbow over the Rec Center during last Monday's storm 🌈

Adult fitness lovers, we have free sessions and fall classes for you!

Our express station class helps you use all of the major muscle groups and improve balance in a fun workout. The free kick-off session is on Sept. 9 from 6 - 6:45 p.m. and fall class sessions begin the following week. To learn more and register, use the Parks and Rec Catalog link pinned to the top of our page or in our page details.

Our all-levels yoga class provides flexibility, strength, balance improvement, relaxation and stress reduction techniques for experienced and newer participants. The free kick-off session is Sept. 5 from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. and fall classes begin the following week. To learn more and register, use the Parks and Rec Catalog link pinned to the top of our page or in our page details.

Come see what our Music Together classes are all about at one of our free demos!

Free fall demos are from Sept. 9 - 17. You can find times and sign up using the Parks and Rec Catalog link pinned to the top of our page or in our page details.

In our award-winning Music Together classes, children ages 0 - 6 learn to become music makers in a supportive environment. Music Together fall classes begin on Sept. 23. Register using the Parks and Rec Catalog link pinned to the top of our page or in our page details.

Children ages 3 - 5 are invited to learn basic ballet movies while stretching, tumbling and developing their motor skills at our Creative Movement Pre-Ballet class offered this fall.

Fall classes are offered Sundays from 9 - 9:45 a.m. or 10 - 10:45 a.m. Sept. 15 - Oct. 20.

This introductory class will teach students age-appropriate skills to help them improve body strength and control while encouraging safety, group interaction and peer encouragement.

Register using the Parks and Rec Catalog link pinned at the top of our page or in our page details!

Due to the forecasted rain, tonight's Movie in the Park, Roller Skating at the ROC and Basketball in the Park events have been canceled.

In the event of severe weather, you can always call 952.924.2567 for the status of events.

Lace up your skates 🛼 Our final Roller Skating at the ROC event of the summer will be TOMORROW, Aug. 29 from 7 -9 p.m.! It's your last chance to see what our new roller-skating program is all about!

DJ Presto will be playing some skate-worthy tunes and Bite Me Baking Co will be serving up some delicious sweets! It's $5 to enter and skates will be available to rent for $5 from Twin Cities Skaters.

What values and goals should the city prioritize? Help us identify the strategic priorities that will guide decision-making by elected officials and staff for the next decade. Join the St. Louis Park Vision 4.0 initiative! Apply by Sept. 2 to be a part of the Vision 4.0 Community Committee or learn about other ways to get involved at www.stlouisparkmn.gov/vision.

Let's rewind to Vision 3.0! In 2016 - 2017, virtually every age group and neighborhood in St. Louis Park became involved at some point in the process. We received 4,600 ideas from 1,500 people. These influenced many decisions and outcomes, including:

👉 Our inclusionary housing policy produced 700 units of affordable housing.
👉 Connect the Park built more than 22 miles of bikeways, 8 miles of sidewalks, 4 mile of trails and 2 new bridges.
👉 City buildings are now 100% renewable energy sourced.
👉 We’ve created the Climate Champions program and more than doubled rooftop solar in the city.
👉 Vision St. Louis Park inspired new park buildings and programming including the net-zero emissions Westwood Hills Nature Center Interpretive Center, Juneteenth Celebration, Park ‘N Play mobile recreation van and more!

Ready to help us envision the next 10 years and beyond? Apply to join the Vision 4.0 Community Committee by Sept. 2 at www.stlouisparkmn.gov/vision.

Happy Dog Day! Does your fur baby have their Howl-O-Ween costume yet?

Howl-O-Ween is fast approaching on Oct. 13 from noon - 3 p.m. at Wolfe Park. There will be fun vendors and a costume contest at 2:30 p.m. with fantastic prizes!

Only 2 days left to apply! Serving on our advisory and statutory boards and commissions is a great way to meet people, give back to the community and pursue initiatives that spark your passions or interests.

As a board or commission member, you would attend regularly scheduled monthly meetings to discuss the business of the board/commission you serve. Term limits for each member are 3 years (the Housing Authority Board member terms are 5 years), which is plenty of time to make a significant change in our community!⁣

Interested? Apply by Aug. 26 at www.stlouisparkmn.gov/boards-commissions.

Relocation notice: Tonight's Community Talent Show has been moved to the Recreation Outdoor Center due to forecasted rain. Bleacher seating will be available, please bring your own chair if you prefer.

St. Louis Park, we had an amazing time at National Night Out with you all!

On Tuesday, Aug. 6, city leaders and staff, including crews from St. Louis Park, Minnesota Police Department, St. Louis Park, Minnesota Fire Department and Westwood Hills Nature Center spent the night visiting about 130 neighborhood parties and building relationships with community members. And, as a community, we were able to collect 686 lbs of food for STEP--St. Louis Park Emergency Program 🎉

Thank you all for making the night so memorable and rewarding!

Registration for our fall parks and rec programs opens TOMORROW, Aug. 14, at 8 a.m.!

From the Halloween Party at Westwood Hills Nature Center, the U.G.L.Y Sweater Dash, youth and adult sports leagues and many more, the season is jam packed with FUN for all ages!

Register at https://bit.ly/3IntWlb.

The Aquatic Park will be closing today, August 9, at 4:30 p.m. due to unfavorable weather conditions. We will reopen tomorrow with regular hours.

Concerts in the Park this week!

☀️ Kids Summer Concert: Riffin Griffin on Wednesday, Aug. 7, 10 - 11 a.m.
☀️ Salsa Del Soul on Wednesday, Aug. 7, 7 - 8:30 p.m. (held in ROC due to potential weather)
☀️ Open Mic Night: Denise Tennen and Friends on Thursday, Aug. 8, 7 - 8 p.m.

All performances are free and held at Veterans' Memorial Amphitheater. In the event of severe weather, call 952.924.2567 for concert status.

Due to ongoing inclement weather in the forecast, the Aquatic Park will be closed today, August 5. Visit www.stlouisparkmn.gov/aquatic-park for hours and more information. Reminder, you can also call the weather line 952.924.2567 for Aquatic Park updates.

Aquatic Park | St. Louis Park, MN The Aquatic Park is the best place to stay cool during the summer. Wade into the pool from the zero-depth entry or splash into the water from the four-story water slides. This facility features a sand-and-water play area, tot whale slide, spray arches, water geysers, drop slides, lap swim lanes, div...

Due to severe weather in the forecast, the Aquatic Park will be closed this morning, August 5. We will be monitoring the weather and reassess at 3 p.m. Visit www.stlouisparkmn.gov/aquatic-park for hours and more information. Reminder, you can also call the weather line 952.924.2567 for Aquatic Park updates.

The native plant sale has been extended through Aug. 4!

The City of St. Louis Park is offering native plant kits to residents to benefit pollinators in our community.

The sale has been extended to Aug. 4 and there are still coupons left for residents to receive a 50% discount on their first tray of plants using the code “SLP50” at checkout. One coupon per household and St. Louis Park residents only. Please note that the price of the plants will drop once you enter your St. Louis Park zip code at checkout.

Each native plant kit includes a variety of 36 starter plants optimal for local pollinators. The kit selections are inspired by the native park gardens and public spaces around St. Louis Park. You can learn more about which plants are available and purchase your kits at https://bit.ly/4fu6cLQ.

Cancellation notice: Tonight's concert featuring the St. Louis Park Community Band, July 31, 7 p.m. at the ROC, has been canceled due to severe weather.

What better day than Lifeguard Appreciation Day to showcase our hardworking team over at the Aquatic park?! Thank you to all our lifeguards and aquatic staff who put in countless hours of training and patron surveillance to make our Aquatic Park a safe and relaxing place to visit.

If you visit the Aquatic Park today (or any day), make sure you thank a lifeguard!

We would also like to thank Abbey's Hope for stopping by this morning with donuts and a banner of appreciation for our staff. Their foundation works towards providing education, access and advocation of safer pools.

This week's Summer Concert Series line-up:

☀️ Kids Summer Concert Series: The Royal Order of Cords and Keys (R.O.C.K.) on Wednesday, July 31 from 10 - 11 a.m. at Veterans' Memorial Amphitheater
☀️ St. Louis Park Community Band on Wednesday, July 31 from 7 - 8:30 p.m. at the ROC
☀️ Open Mic: U Can Jug or Nots on Thursday, Aug. 1 from 7 - 8 p.m. at Veterans' Memorial Amphitheater
☀️ Overdressed Duo - La Traviata on Saturday, Aug. 3 from 7 - 9 p.m. at Veterans' Memorial Amphitheater

In the event of severe weather, call 952.924.2567 for concert status.

The Minnesota Recreation and Park Association (MRPA) presented parks and recreation staff with two Awards of Excellence plaques in recognition of stellar work in event programming and partnerships at the July 15 St. Louis Park city council meeting!

These awards were for the 2023 National Day of Racial Healing program, conducted in partnership with the city’s racial, equity and inclusion department and St. Louis Park Community Education, as well as the Westwood Hills Nature Center Trail of Small Wonders grand opening festival, conducted in partnership with St. Louis Park Friends of the Arts.

We couldn't think of a better way to celebrate National Recreation and Park Association's !