Volunteer opportunities

The City of St. Louis Park has volunteer opportunities available to help support our city departments, which allows us to better serve the community. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many volunteer programs and activities have been postponed or canceled. Visit www.stlouispark.org/volunteer for the most updated information on the status of volunteer programs and activities, or contact Wellness and Volunteer Coordinator Laura Smith at lsmith@stlouispark.org or 952.928.2847.

City opportunities

Westwood Hills Nature Center Halloween Party

Volunteers are needed to staff the many roles that support the Westwood Hills Nature Center Halloween Party. Event volunteers are needed to dress in costume and run games on the evenings of Friday, Oct. 16 and Saturday, Oct. 17, and many more are needed for setup and tear down. Contact Laura Smith at lsmith@stlouispark.org or 952.928.2847 to learn more and sign up for this fun annual event!

Hydrant Hero

St. Louis Park has about 1,700 fire hydrants. While we have firefighters to remove snow around the hydrants after a snowfall, they can't always clean them all in a timely manner. This is where you can help. Volunteer to become a Hydrant Hero and keep the hydrants around your homes and businesses clear of snow in the winter and free of plant overgrowth in the summer. To adopt a hydrant, visit hydranthero.org. Choose a hydrant, click on the “adopt me” link and fill out the registration form – you can even give your hydrant a name! Call Cary Smith, assistant fire chief, at 952.924.2171 for information.

Health in the Park Champion

Do you have an idea of what could make our community healthier, supporting physical activity, nutrition or mental health? Do you have a healthy activity that you want to bring to your neighborhood, or do you want to see the city or school district make changes to support a healthy community? If so, apply today to be a Health in the Park Champion! Champions work with the city and school district on creating a healthier community through physical activity, nutrition and improved mental health. Contact Laura Smith at lsmith@stlouispark.org or 952.928.2847 to apply and sign up for training.

Rent the

The ROC floor measures 200 feet by 85 feet and includes bleacher seating for 450 people.

Turf rental

March 22 – May 9, 2021

The outdoor facility will have turf which is great for soccer, football or other activities. Sunday – Saturday, 8 a.m. – 10 p.m. FEE $45 per hour (resident) / $60 (non-resident)

Ice arena rental

Oct. 12, 2020 – March 7, 2021 weather permitting

Rent the outdoor ice arena for birthday parties, celebrations and company or school events. Up to 15 rental skates are included with private ice rental. Sunday – Saturday, 8 a.m. – 10 p.m. FEE $145 per hour (resident) / $150 (non-resident)

Events

All rates do not include tax.

Dry floor rental

Now – Oct. 21

The outdoor facility accommodates up to 700 people for wedding receptions, bar and bat mitzvah parties, company events, birthday parties and a variety of large-scale gatherings. The facility rental includes a public announcement system. Sunday – Saturday, 8 a.m. – 10 p.m. FEE $40 per hour (resident) / $55 (non-resident) Half day (8 a.m. – 2 p.m. or 4 – 10 p.m.) $240 (resident) / $330 (non-resident) Full day (8 a.m. – 10 p.m.) $480 (resident) / $660 (non-resident) $60 food and beverage fee (events over 100 people) $300 refundable damage deposit

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3700 Monterey Drive • 952.924.2540 • Fall skate school showcase

Saturday, Oct. 10, 1 and 7 p.m.

• Open pond hockey

Saturdays and Sundays,

Oct. 31 – March 7, 11 a.m. – noon

• Adult co-rec broomball league

Sundays, Nov. 8 – 6 weeks See pages 13 for details.

Banquet Room

The Rec Center facilities 3700 Monterey Drive • 952.924.2540 Banquet Room rental The Banquet Room overlooks the Aquatic Park and Wolfe Park and is available for wedding receptions, birthday parties, bar and bat mitzvah parties, company events, family reunions and meetings. The room seats up to 160 people and offers a caterer’s holding kitchen, dance floor, dimmable lighting and sound system. Audio-visual equipment can be rented for an additional fee. Contact Complete Beverage Service at 1.800.550.7750 if you wish to have alcohol at your event. An additional $290 is charged to retain a police officer if alcohol is served. Sunday – Friday FEE $65 per hour (resident) / $75 (non-resident), two-hour minimum $700 refundable damage and kitchen cleaning deposit Saturday, 8 a.m. – midnight FEE $625 (resident) / $725 (non-resident) $700 refundable damage and kitchen cleaning deposit

Gallery Room rental Located on the first floor of The Rec Center, the Gallery Room can accommodate up to 50 people for small group gatherings, team meetings and birthday parties. Audio-visual equipment can be rented for an additional fee. Total fee depends on duration of rental and amenities. Sunday – Saturday, 8 a.m. – 10 p.m. FEE $50 per hour (resident) / $60 (non-resident), two-hour minimum $100 refundable damage deposit

Indoor ice arena

Indoor ice skating party During open public skating sessions (see page 17 for hours), the Gallery Room or Banquet Room can be rented for private parties. Each party will include two-hour use of a room and admission to open skating for up to 15 people. Skate rental will be available for an additional $3 per pair. Gallery room FEE $85 per two hours (resident) / $100 (non-resident) Banquet room FEE $100 per two hours (resident) / $125 (non-resident)

Indoor ice rink rental Rent The Rec Center’s indoor ice arena for birthday parties, celebrations and company or school events. We’ll provide the Gallery Room for two hours without an additional charge. The Banquet Room can also be reserved for use at half the cost. Up to 15 rental skates are included with private ice rental. Sunday – Saturday, 8 a.m. – 10 p.m. FEE $225.80 per hour

Outdoor facility rentals

Picnic shelter rental

Weekends weekdays Rental hours May 2 – Sept. 13 May 26 – Sept. 4 11 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. or 4:30 – 9 p.m. Reserve your picnic shelter now! These open-air shelters can accommodate groups of 20 to 100 people. All shelters have access to electricity and most have grills (except for Fern Hill Park). Indoor restrooms are open May 26 – Sept. 4. Portable toilets will be available before May 28 and after Sept. 5. A permit is required for live bands or amplified music. To view our picnic shelters, visit www.stlouispark.org/parks-rec. Location Address Capacity Fee per time block Fern Hill Park Shelter 4421 28th St. W. 80 people $75 (resident) / (no grill) $95 (non-resident) Oak Hill Park Central Shelter 3201 Rhode Island Ave. S. 40 people $80 (resident) / $100 (non-resident) Oak Hill Park Main Shelter 3201 Rhode Island Ave. S. 100 people $105 (resident) / $135 (non-resident) Wolfe Park East Shelter 3700 Monterey Drive 35 people $80 (resident) / $100 (non-resident) Wolfe Park West Shelter 3700 Monterey Drive 35 people $80 (resident) / $100 (non-resident) $100 refundable damage deposit for picnic shelter rentals Holidays: Shelters cannot be reserved on Memorial Day, Independence Day or Labor Day. On holidays, shelters are available only on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Note: Picnic shelters in all other parks cannot be reserved; they are available only on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Oak Hill Park Splash Pad 3201 Rhode Island Ave. S. The 2,350-square-foot splash pad is located in beautiful Oak Hill Park. TRubber-soled shoes are strongly recommended for all participants. Visit www.stlouispark.org/splash-pad for more information. DAYs M – Su FEE

DateS+Time Now – Sept. 6, 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. (weather dependent) Free (resident) / $1 (non-resident)

Park building rental

Weekends weekdays May 2 – Sept. 13 May 26 – Sept. 4

Rental hours 8 a.m. – 10 p.m. (two-hour minimum) All buildings are fully enclosed and have indoor restrooms, Wi-Fi, tables and chairs.

location address Capacity / amenities Fee Birchwood 2701 Zarthan Ave. S. 20 people / indoor $60 per hour (resident) / Park fireplace, near ballfields $70 (non-resident) Browndale 4955 Morningside Rd. 20 people / indoor $60 per hour (resident) / Park fireplace, near ballfields $70 (non-resident) Louisiana 3520 Louisiana Ave. S. 30 people / $60 per hour (resident) / Oaks Park near ballfields $70 (non-resident) Nelson Park 2500 Georgia Ave. S. 20 people $60 per hour (resident) / $70 (non-resident) Oak Hill Park 3201 Rhode Island 20 people / indoor $60 per hour (resident) / Ave. S. fireplace, near ballfields, $70 (non-resident) splash pad Wolfe Park 3700 Monterey Drive 30 people / indoor $65 per hour (resident) / (available year-round) fireplace, air conditioning $75 (non-resident) $300 refundable damage deposit for park building rentals. For an additional fee and based on staff availability, rental outside season listed above may be available.

ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ARE NOT ALLOWED IN ANY PARK.

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