Marci Sussenguth
Marci Sussenguth, Recreation Manager
Stay Informed!
St Cloud Park & Recreation has a lot to offer! To keep up with all of the latest announcements, weather cancellations, program additions, deadlines, or changes, check us out online!
Join Our Team!
Delivering quality Park & Recreation facilities and programs is serious work and seriously fun! Join our department in one of our part-time or seasonal positions!
Guest Service Representatives
Concessions Coordinator
Fitness Instructor
Park/Warming Shelter Hosts
Youth Activity Instructors
Athletic Field Maintenance
Park Maintenance
To apply, please visit our Park & Recreation Employment page at https://www.ci.stcloud.mn.us/158/Employment.
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2 Recreation Manager Welcome Letter; Facility Directory 1 Whitney Recreation Center Code of Conduct 3 Whitney Recreation Center Year-Round Programming 5 October 2023 Tentative Facility Schedule 12 St Cloud Park & Recreation Additional Facilities & Offerings 9-10 Upcoming Seasonal Programming 6 Special Events Youth Adult 7 8 November 2023 Tentative Facility Schedule 13 CivicRec Information 4 December 2023 Tentative Facility Schedule 14 September 2023 Tentative Facility Schedule 11
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Proper athletic attire, including non-marking athletic shoes, must be worn. Please help us keep our facility clean by bringing a clean, dry pair of gym shoes to change into. Report any issues, injuries or incidents to the gym attendant immediately
Music is not permitted unless listening through personal headphones
The gym office phone is for business use only
Respect staff and other users within the building
St Cloud Park and Recreation is not responsible for any lost, stolen, or damaged items
Staff has the right to deny entry and/or suspend, expel, or terminate use of the facility
Gym Specific Conduct includes all of the above as well as:
Must be 14 years of age or older to use the gym without a parent or guardian
Payment must be received before entering the gym.
Organized practices during open gym are not allowed except for programs or rentals.
A maximum of 15 patrons is allowed per court during Open Gym.
Dunking or hanging on the basketball rims is prohibited. Do not hang on pickleball or volleyball nets.
Collateral is required for any Whitney Recreation Center equipment needed.
Walking Track/Exercise Room Specific Conduct includes all of the above as well as:
Must be 16 years of age or older to use the track and/or exercise room.
Walkers stay to in the inside and joggers to the outside of the track. Please pass slower traffic on the outside. Walk or run in single file only when the track is busy.
Tournament spectators are not allowed on the track
Directional arrows show which direction individuals should walk/run on the track that day
All equipment must be wiped down after each use
Please be respectful of equipment – do not drop weights
The following activities are not permitted in any area and may result in suspension, expulsion, or termination of facility use, and/or criminal punishment:
Fighting, profanity/foul language or clothing, disorderly conduct, bullying, threatening or aggressive behavior, spitting, use of alcohol, vaping or tobacco products, theft, property damage, littering, loitering (inside and outside of facility), defrauding membership, public displays of affection, excessive horseplay, or disregarding the staff’s enforcement of the rules.
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What You Need to Know Before Setting Up Your New Account
Parents First
When creating a new account, it is extremely important to enter the parent's/adult's information first. The first person on the account created will be the default payer/head of household and must be an adult (18+). The primary email address entered into the parent's/adult's account will be your username going forward
Text and Email Opt-In
The Department will be sharing information about class cancellations and facility closures via text message and/or email. Please enter your cell phone number and select your mobile carrier to receive important updates instantly. Your information will never be sold and will only be used to send you alerts about the topics you select.
Username
Your username will always be your email address You have the option of adding additional email addresses where you wish to receive important updates
Password
Passwords need to be at least 8 characters in length and include at least 3 of the following: capital letter, lower case letter, number, special character. If you have forgotten your password, please select "forgot password" to reset it at any time.
Emergency Contact
You are required to add at least one emergency contact to your profile Be prepared to enter the emergency contact's first and last name, relationship to the person, phone number, and email address
How to Create a New Account:
Select Login/Create Account in the upper left corner, then select Create Your Own. Fill out the required information. To receive text alerts (i.e., class cancellations, facility closing), indicate your mobile carrier next to your cell number. On mobile devices, select Account in the upper right corner and click Sign Up.
To receive important notifications, opt-in to receive all communication types (courtesy notifications, critical announcements, upcoming events).
Additional household members (spouse, children, etc.) may be added at any time in your Account Settings. Keep your entire household on one account!
When you've found an activity, make sure to select the correct account member before adding it to your account. Browse our catalog for our facility rentals for your upcoming events and make a reservation online!
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Walking Track
Don’t let the weather get in the way of your daily exercise! Enjoy a stroll in our year-round climate-controlled facility or get your heart pumping with a faster paced jog or run Nine laps around the indoor track equals 2,000 steps, or one mile
Whitney Recreation Center
$4 Daily
$56 Annual Membership
Fitness Room
$45 Punch Pass (15 Uses)
$50 Annual Senior Membership
Meet your cardio and strength training goals at Whitney Recreation Center! We offer the equipment you need –from treadmills and ellipticals to free weights, we’ve got you covered for reasonable rates. Certified ACE Personal Trainer Lori Dingmann will be providing FREE exercise equipment orientations, regularly updated workout examples, and personal training sessions.
Whitney Recreation Center
$4 25 Daily
$100 Annual Membership
$55 Punch Pass (15 Uses)
$75 Annual Senior Membership
$35 One Hour Personal Training Sessions
$95 Personal Training Punch Pass (3 1-Hour Uses or 6 30Minute Uses)
Personal Training (All Ages)
Didn’t meet your New Year’s Resolution? Give Lori a call to help you get back on track to meet your fitness goals! Doesn’t matter where you’re at with your level of fitness, we’re here to help you get started!
Whitney Recreation Center
$35/1 hour session or
$95 Punch Pass (6-30 Minute Uses or 3-1 Hour Uses) By
Appointment
Whitney Recreation Center
$3.25 Daily; $50.00 Punch Pass (20 Plays)
KinderGym
Available for toddlers through preschoolers, KinderGym is a great way for your child to burn off some energy while interacting with other children We provide a wide variety of play equipment, including a small bounce house, hula hoops, tunnels, hopper balls and more Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times
Whitney Recreation Center
$2.25; $35 Punch Pass (20 Plays)
Court Rentals
Call us to reserve court space to host a camp, tournament, schedule a practice or play a game of basketball, volleyball, or pickleball. Court schedules available online.
Whitney Recreation Center (fee per court, per hour)
$40 Adult Basketball
$29 Adult Volleyball
$13.25 Pickleball - per net
$29 Youth Basketball
$21 50 Youth Volleyball
Easy Ways to Register!
Online: Visit us online at https://secure.rec1.com/MN/st-cloud-mn
Phone: Call 320-255-7276; please have program and payment information available
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Day M-Sa M-F Dates Daily Mornings Daily Evenings Time 7am-12pm Check Availability Online
Tu, Th, F Dates Weekly Time 9am-11am
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Whitney Sports Complex - Field C-3
FREE Day Sa Date 9/9 Time 6pm
NEW! Dino Dig (Ages 4-6)
BREAKING NEWS! Our Parks team was out doing regular maintenance in the parks and discovered a "dinosaur fossil" at Wilson Park! Become a paleontologist with the help of St. Cloud State professors to learn how enormous or small these amazing creatures were, plus participate in a "mini dino dig." Have a dynamite time with hands-on experiments, studying fossils, and much more as we journey back in time Wear your best digging clothes and don't forget your water!
Wilson Park - 625 Riverside Drive NE
$5/Child Day Sa Date 9/23 Time 9-10:30am
NEW! Fall Fest
Calling all ghosts, ghouls, and goblins to join us at Riverside Park for Fall Fest! Spooktacular activities include a petting zoo, pumpkin patch, pumpkin painting, face painting, and more! Fun is lurking around every corner during this FREE family-friendly event! No registration is required
Riverside Park - 1725 Kilian Blvd
FREE Day F Date 10/20 Time 4-7pm (MEA Weekend)
Stars & S'mores
St Cloud Park & Recreation is excited to partner with St Cloud State University College of Science and Engineering to offer this event for curious, nature loving kids, adults, & families alike! Learn from SCSU professors about the night sky and the celestial objects we can see with our own eyes, make your own planisphere in the park shelter, and take a look through the telescopes to get a fresh perspective on the stars and planets above! Pre-registration is required for all attendees All youth under 18 are required to be supervised by a registered guardian(s).
Riverside Park - 1725 Kilian Blvd
$5/Participant Day Sa Date 11/4 Time 8-9:30pm
Winter Chill
Bundle up and enjoy free outdoor winter fun for the whole family at Riverside Park! Winter activities include sledding, snowshoeing, Nordic skiing, arts and crafts, snow painting, door prizes, and much more! Free ski rentals and introductory lessons provided by the Nordic Ski Club & Youth Ski Club of Central MN. Snacks will be provided Bring your own winter activity equipment from home (snowshoes, skis, sleds, etc ); snowshoes will be available for use, while supplies last No registration is required
Riverside Park - 1725 Kilian Blvd
FREE Day Sa Date 1/20/24 Time 1-4pm
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Day Sa Date 10/28 Time 8am
Tiny Kicks is the first introduction to the game of soccer Focus will be on good sportsmanship and teamwork while building new friendships. This is a great place to learn the fundamentals and practice core skills, such as kicking and dribbling. Skills will be taught through various activities and drills. Please bring a filled water bottle, shin guards, and soccer cleats (or comfortable athletic shoes)
Whitney Sports Complex - Soccer Field #10
$25 Day Sa Date 9/16-10/14 Time 9-9:45am
Big Kicks Soccer (Ages 6-9)
This league does not require a tryout – anyone can join the team! Park and Recreation Youth Soccer’s emphasis is on fun, developing good sportsmanship, learning the ins and outs of the game, and fostering an appreciation of the game of soccer. Please bring a filled water bottle, shin guards, and soccer cleats (or comfortable athletic shoes)
Whitney Sports Complex - Soccer Field #10
$30 Day Sa Date 9/16-10/14 Time 10-11am
Mighty Kicks Soccer (Ages 9-12)
Mighty Kicks will have a focus on skill development. Skills that include advanced passing, shooting, game strategies, and a better understanding of each position Players will learn these skills through various drills and game strategies Please bring a filled water bottle, shin guards, and soccer cleats (or comfortable athletic shoes).
Whitney Sports Complex - Soccer Field #10
$30 Day Sa Date 9/16-10/14 Time 11:15am-12:15pm
Youth Basketball Clinic (Ages 8-12)
Become a must-have player and leader on and off the court with this clinic! Our coaching staff will be giving the pointers you need to make improvements in your basketball game to be a game changer Make sure to wear comfortable athletic shoes and bring a water bottle! Pre-registration is required.
Whitney Recreation Center
$20 Day Sa Date 10/21 Time 9-10:30am
Youth Volleyball Clinic (Ages 8-12)
Get "set" to attend our Youth Volleyball Clinic! Participants will be introduced to basic volleyball skills including passing, serving, setting, and attacking. Clinic attendees are asked to come in athletic clothing, tennis shoes, hair pulled back and to bring their own water bottle Preregistration is required
Whitney Recreation Center
$20 Day Sa Date 12/9 Time 9-10:30am
Easy Ways to Register!
Online: Visit us online at https://secure.rec1.com/MN/st-cloud-mn
Phone: Call 320-255-7276; please have program and payment information available
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Adult Winter Volleyball Leagues
Team registration is now open for adult winter volleyball leagues at the Whitney Recreation Center, scheduled to begin the week of December 4th-7th Each team is guaranteed 12 regular season matches and a doubleelimination playoff The deadline to register is Friday, November 24th A captain's information meeting will be held Wednesday, November 15th from 6-7pm at Whitney Teams can register before or after the meeting
See you on the courts!
Whitney Recreation Center $200 Single; $370 Doubleheader League
Pickleball Strategies & Skills
For Intermediate Skill-Level Players
Intermediate pickleball players will spend a 90-minute session for focusing on game strategy: shot selection, court awareness and positioning as well as communication and teamwork. Format will be interactive with instructor to illustrate strategies and incorporate drills to reinforce concepts Maximum 3 participants per session
Whitney Recreation Center
Easy Ways to Register!
Online: Visit us online at https://secure.rec1.com/MN/st-cloud-mn Phone: Call 320-255-7276; please have program and payment information available
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Day W W Dates 10/18 11/15 Time 1-2:30pm 1-2:30pm g y Whitney Recreation Center $30/individual Level Beginner/Intermediate Intermediate/Advanced Dates 10/20-11/10 10/20-11/10 Time 6-8pm 6-8pm Day F F Times 6:30/7:30/8:30pm 6:30/7:30/8:30pm 6:30/7:30/8:30pm
$35/Lesson
Women's Power Co-Rec Power Co-Rec Rec Start Date 12/4 12/5 12/7 Day M Tu Th
and rental requests, please see our website
Riverside Park Shelter
1725 Killian Blvd Available Year Round
Wilson Park Shelter
625 Riverside Dr NE
Lions Park Shelter
Available 5/1 - 9/30
4310 Dublin Dr Available 5/1 - 9/30
Rolling Ridge
Rotary West
Schmidt
Seberger
Southwood Hts
Talahi School
6630 Kenwood Rd
1507 Goettens Way
751 18th Street S
2001 2nd Street N
3500 17th Ave S
1321 University Dr SE
Lake George Warming Shelter
Pleasure & Hockey
Pleasure & Hockey
Hockey Only
Pleasure Only
Pleasure Only
Hockey Only
Off-Leash Dog Parks
Looking for a place to play with your four-legged friend?
Purchase a permit tag at City Hall for one of our three Off-Leash Pet Exercise Areas (Dog Parks) in St. Cloud!
Yearly permits are valid June 1st through May 31st and can be used at any of the City’s Dog Parks. Purchase an annual permit or try a daily pass at the entrance to each Off-Leash Area for $2. Dogs must also be licensed by the city where you live and/or be up to date on rabies vaccinations Please help us keep our parks clean; you must pick up after your dog
Fees
St. Cloud Resident: $20 first dog; $10 each additional dog
Non-Resident: $40 first dog; $20 each additional dog
Dog Parks
Jaycees Park
1111 37th Ave N - Separate areas for small and large dogs
Whitney Park
2300 Forest Dr - Fenced area and views of the river
Wilson Park
625 Riverside Dr NE - Open to the river
The Lake George Warming Shelter will be open for public use during the times listed below. The shelter will close for adverse weather or poor ice conditions; please tune into WJON or check our Facebook page for weather-related or ice condition closures Starting date is dependent on weather and ice conditions No one is allowed on the ice at Lake George until it is declared safe by the Director Don’t have skates? Thanks to businesses, community groups, and resident donations, we have lots of skates available for free use during warming shelter hours! We cannot guarantee all sizes available
Regular Hours Days
M-F Sa-Su
Special Hours (non-school days)
Dates
December 21, 22, 26, 27, 28, 29
December 31
January 15
Time 4-8pm 1-8pm Time 1-8pm 1-4pm 1-8pm
*Closed December 24, 25 & January 1
Easy Ways to Register!
Online: Visit us online at https://secure.rec1.com/MN/st-cloud-mn
Phone: Call 320-255-7276; please have program and payment information available
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to Friends of the Gardens, please visit www communitygiving org/
Bloom Calendar for Munsinger & Clemens Gardens
Top 6 blooms for spring, summer, mid-summer, and fall. We hope to see you at the gardens!
Spring
Alliums
Creeping
Phlox
Daffodils
Lupine
Peony
Tulips
Summer
Campanula
Digitalis
Monarda Roses
Salvia Veronica
Dahlias
Daylily
Hibiscus
Hydrangeas
Phlox
Rudebeckia
are allowed by permit throughout the rest of the Munsinger Gardens There is a 50-person limit for all Ceremonies and Photography Sessions in Munsinger Gardens Additionally, photography sessions may be booked for Clemens Gardens with a 12-person limit All reservations are scheduled in 2-hour time blocks These reservations are booked between 4pm-7pm on weekdays; 10am-7pm on Saturdays; and at 10am on Sundays Reservations are still available for 2023 and 2024
St. Cloud Resident - Munsinger
Ceremony & Photo Session
Photography Only
Non-Resident - Munsinger
Ceremony & Photo Session
Photography Only
Clemens Gardens
Photography Only
We also offer Off-Season Photography permits for Munsinger Gardens For $25 (plus tax), plan to take your fall or winter portraits in the Gardens!
Photo Contest - Photography in the Gardens 2023 Photographers! Start snapping those photos for entry into this area photo contest, sponsored by Munsinger Clemens Botanical Society Photos will be judged in two categories for adults: Landscapes (garden scenery) and Hardscapes (decorative features in the Gardens); youth will be judged from all entries. Photographs must be taken between November 2022-November 2023. Any visitor to the Gardens is eligible to enter. Please visit www.munsingerclemens.com for rules, online submission, and more information.
Online: Visit us online at https://secure.rec1.com/MN/st-cloud-mn Phone: Call 320-255-7276; please have program and payment information available
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Ways to Register!
Easy
Mid-Summer Asters Delphiniums Fall Foliage Tricyrtis Mums Ornamental Grasses Fall $250 $35-70 $300 $45-90 $400
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Whitney Recreation Center Hours
Monday – Thursday
Friday Saturday Sunday
6:30am-9:00pm 6:30am-8:00pm 7:00am-6:00pm CLOSED (Private Rentals Only)
*Open Gym available starting a 7am M-F.
Easy Ways to Register!
*Virtual tour, scheduling, and pricing available online. 11
Online: Visit us online at https://secure.rec1.com/MN/st-cloud-mn Phone: Call 320-255-7276; please have program and payment information available
8 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 18 19 20 21 22 25 26 27 28 29 30 KinderGym 9-11am KinderGym 9-11am KinderGym 9-11am KinderGym 9-11am 9 23 17 24 31 CLOSED KinderGym 9-11am KinderGym 9-11am Breakdown Basketball Tournament 8am-6pm Games 3:30-5pm Open Play 6-9pm Cathedral Volleyball Games 3:30-5pm Pickleball Evening Open Play 6-9pm Intermediate Pickleball Lesson 12:30pm SCTCC Volleyball Game 5-9pm SCTCC Volleyball Games 10:30am-3pm Pickleball Evening Open Play 6-9pm Pickleball Strategies & Skills 1-2:30pm Fall Adult Ladder Pickleball League Begins Park & Rec Basketball Clinic 9-10:30am Fall Fest 4-7pm @ Riverside Park Breakdown Basketball Tournament 8am-6pm KinderGym 9-11am KinderGym 9-11am KinderGym 9-11am Pickleball Evening Open Play 6-9pm Park & Rec Voll-o-ween Volleyball Tournament 8am-6pm Breakdown Basketball Tournament 8am-6pm KinderGym 9-11am
Whitney Recreation Center Hours
Monday – Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
6:30am-9:00pm 6:30am-8:00pm 7:00am-6:00pm CLOSED (Private Rentals Only)
*Open Gym available starting a 7am M-F.
Easy Ways to Register!
*Virtual tour, scheduling, and pricing available online. 12
Online: Visit us online at https://secure.rec1.com/MN/st-cloud-mn Phone: Call 320-255-7276; please have program and payment information available
Whitney Recreation Center Summer Hours
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Updated Facility Schedules available online at https://www ci stcloud mn us/178/Whitney-Recreation-Center 1 8 2 3 4 5 6 7 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 18 19 20 21 22 25 26 27 28 29 30 KinderGym 9-11am KinderGym 9-11am KinderGym 9-11am KinderGym 9-11am 9 23 17 24 CLOSED (Effective May 31st) KinderGym 9-11am KinderGym 9-11am KinderGym 9-11am KinderGym 9-11am Closed KinderGym 9-11am KinderGym 9-11am KinderGym 9-11am KinderGym 9-11am Beginner Pickleball Lesson 1-2:30pm Pickleball Evening Open Play 6-9pm Breakdown Basketball Tournament 8am-6pm Intermediate Pickleball Lesson 1-2:30pm Pickleball Evening Open Play 6-9pm Breakdown Basketball Tournament 8am-6pm Pickleball Strategies & Skills 1-2:30pm SCTCC Basketball Games 5-9:30pm Stars & S'mores 8-9:30pm @ Riverside Park SCTCC Basketball Games 5-9:30pm SCTCC Basketball Games 5-9:30pm CLOSED Pickleball Evening Open Play 6-9pm
Monday – Thursday
Friday Saturday Sunday
6:30am-9:00pm 6:30am-8:00pm 7:00am-6:00pm CLOSED (Private Rentals Only)
*Open Gym available starting a 7am M-F.
Easy Ways to Register!
Online: Visit us online at https://secure.rec1.com/MN/st-cloud-mn Phone: Call 320-255-7276; please have program and payment information available
*Virtual tour, scheduling, and pricing available online. 13
November 2023 Tentative Facility Schedule
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Updated Facility Schedules available online at https://www ci stcloud mn us/178/Whitney-Recreation-Center 1 8 2 3 4 5 6 7 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 18 19 20 21 22 25 26 27 28 29 30 KinderGym 9-11am KinderGym 9-11am 9 23 17 24 CLOSED 31 CLOSED KinderGym 9-11am SCTCC Basketball Games 5-9:30pm KinderGym 9-11am SCTCC Basketball Games 12-5pm Beginner Pickleball Lesson 1-2:30pm Pickleball Evening Open Play 6-9pm Intermediate Pickleball Lesson 1-2:30pm Pickleball Evening Open Play 6-9pm Pickleball Strategies & Skills 1-2:30pm SCTCC Basketball Games 5-9:30pm Park & Rec Volleyball Clinic 9-10:30am KinderGym 9-11am KinderGym 9-11am KinderGym 9-11am CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED KinderGym 9-11am KinderGym 9-11am KinderGym 9-11am KinderGym 9-11am KinderGym 9-11am Breakdown Basketball Tournament 8am-6pm Breakdown Basketball Tournament 8am-6pm CLOSED Winter Volleyball Leagues Begin
Whitney Recreation Center Hours
Monday – Thursday
Friday Saturday Sunday
6:30am-9:00pm 6:30am-8:00pm 7:00am-6:00pm CLOSED (Private Rentals Only)
*Open Gym available starting a 7am M-F.
Easy Ways to Register!
Online: Visit us online at https://secure.rec1.com/MN/st-cloud-mn Phone: Call 320-255-7276; please have program and payment information available
*Virtual tour, scheduling, and pricing available online. 14
December 2023 Tentative Facility Schedule
