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Scout programs
Get outside and enjoy the fun and activities of the winter season! Snowshoes and kicksleds are available to rent and use at Westwood Hills Nature Center. Check out equipment at the interpretive center front desk during regular business hours. Snowshoes and kicksleds must be returned 30 minutes prior to building closing. Driver’s license and a credit card are required for deposit on all rentals. Equipment available FEE Snowshoes (minimum 6-inch snow base) $5 per hour (resident) / $6 (non-resident) Kicksleds $5 per hour (resident) / $6 (non-resident)
Westwood Hills Nature Center is a great resource for your scouting needs. We can customize our programs to meet your specific badge requirements, special awards and service projects. These activities provide scouts with the opportunity to build character and leadership, connect to the community, discover new things, collaborate with other scouts and have fun in an outdoor environment. Our facility includes wetland, prairie and forest habitats which are ideal for exploration and service projects. Call 952.924.2544 to learn more.
Service projects
Looking for a service project for your community, scout or service group? Westwood can provide opportunities for park cleanups, plantings or other projects. Call 952.924.2544 to schedule one.
AGES 4+ The new interpretive center at Westwood Hills Nature Center is the perfect venue for any birthday party. Birthday parties include a one-hour program led by one of our naturalists and another hour for gifts and food in a private party room. The cost includes the two-hour room rental. Party guests will meet a live animal, hike outdoors and then celebrate in the party room. You bring the treats, tableware and presents. Reservations are being accepted for Saturdays and Sundays. FEE $110 (resident) / $120 (non-resident)
Home school programs
AGES 5+
CHILDREN MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT. NO CHARGE FOR SUPERVISING ADULT.
Westwood Hills Nature Center is a great resource for home school science learning activities! We can customize our recreation and natural history programs to fit a variety of ages and learning needs. Call 952.924.2544 for more information about scheduling a visit for a small group or homeschool cooperative.
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To ensure your participation, register as soon as possible. All activities have maximum enrollment limits. Activities also have minimum enrollment requirements and can be canceled if registration is insufficient. If the registration deadline has passed, you may call the recreation office or Westwood Hills Nature Center to see if any openings remain.
Instructors can't accept registrations in class.
Resident benefits
Residents pay a lower fee for many activities. A resident is someone who lives or works full time in St. Louis Park. Non-residents who register as residents will forfeit their fee and their place in the activity.
Access to Fun
Partial fee assistance is available to those who Access to fun live or work in St. Louis Park. Those who qualify should submit an Access to Fun application. Visit www.stlouispark.org/activities-programs for more information and the online form or call 952.924.2540.
How to register
Sorry, we can't accept registration over the phone.
1. Complete the enclosed registration form or register online at www.stlouispark.org/rec-registration. Be sure to write down the activity name and fee for each program you’re registering for. Missing information can delay your registration. Individuals with disabilities may request auxiliary aids for registration; call 952.924.2540 or email cvoss@stlouispark.org. 2. Payment must accompany registration. We accept
Visa, Mastercard, Discover, American Express, cash and checks. Make checks payable to
“City of St. Louis Park.” 3. Mail, drop off or fax your registration form and payment.
Confirmations and cancelations
We do not send enrollment confirmations.
You will be contacted only if: • The program is full. • The program is canceled. • The date, time or location has changed.
Activities may be canceled due to poor weather. Call the weather line at 952.924.2567 if weather appears questionable.
Refund policy
Full refunds are given only when an activity is canceled by the parks and recreation division. When registration is withdrawn prior to the first day of the activity, a 20% administrative fee will be assessed. Partial credit will be considered if cancelation is due to injury or serious illness.
To better serve you, we have a new online registration site!
We have a new online registration software for parks and recreation programs! CivicRec is a new, mobile-friendly site that provides users with a more intuitive, easy-to-navigate system for browsing and registering for recreation activities, classes, sports and leagues. In the future, it will allow users to search for and reserve community facilities, such as picnic shelters, park buildings, courts and fields. You will need to create a new account online or next time you visit The Rec Center or Westwood Hills Nature Center.
Steps to creating a new account
To create a new account, visit www.stlouispark.org/rec-registration. On a desktop device, click on the "Log In/Create Account" button in the upper left-hand corner, then select "Create Your St. Louis Park Account." On mobile devices, select "Account" in the upper right corner and then select "Sign Up." Winter activity registration begins Monday, Nov. 15.
Send the registration form along with payment to:
The Rec Center 3700 Monterey Drive St. Louis Park, MN 55416
For Westwood Hills Nature Center programs, mail to:
Westwood Hills Nature Center 8300 W. Franklin Ave. St. Louis Park, MN 55426
Fax
Fax the registration form along with your Visa, Mastercard, Discover or American Express payment to: • The Rec Center – 952.925.5663 • Westwood Hills Nature Center – 952.797.9691 Visit our office
Drop off your registration form, along with payment, to either The Rec Center or Westwood Hills Nature Center. Forms can be dropped off at The Rec Center's front desk or in the secure lockbox located near the front desk.
December – March
The Rec Center’s service counter hours
Monday – Thursday Friday Saturday
8 a.m. – 8 p.m. 8 a.m. – 9 p.m. 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sunday Noon – 6 p.m. The Rec Center will close at 2 p.m. Dec. 24 and 4:30 p.m. Dec. 31, and will be closed all day Nov. 25, Dec. 25 and Jan. 1.
Monday – Friday
8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday Noon – 5 p.m. The interpretive center will be closed Nov. 11, 25 and 26; Dec. 24, 25 and 31; Jan. 1 and 17; and Feb 21. Westwood Hills Nature Center trails are open daily, sunrise to sunset. Vestibule restroom is available during this time.
