St. Cloud MN Park and Recreation

Summer fun starts soon! Most youth sports programs begin the week of June 8th, and spots are filling fast.

Give your kids a summer full of games, teamwork, skill-building, and fun with St. Cloud Park & Recreation youth sports. It’s a great way to stay active, make friends, and enjoy summer outdoors. Register today!

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🐾 Dog park season is here! Don’t forget to renew your Off Leash Pet Exercise Area (OLPEA) permit for the 2026-2027 season.

OLPEA permits are valid June 1 through May 31 and are required for all dogs using St. Cloud’s off leash dog parks at Jaycees Park, Wilson Park, and Whitney Park.

Before purchasing your OLPEA permit, your dog must be licensed in the city where you live and up to date on rabies vaccinations. A new OLPEA permit is required each year.

💲 Permit Fees
Residents: $20 first dog, $10 each additional dog
Non-Residents: $40 first dog, $20 each additional dog

📍 St. Cloud OLPEA Locations
Jaycees Park
Wilson Park
Whitney Park

Daily permits are also available at each park entrance for $2 per entry.

⏰ Summer youth programs start soon, and spots are filling fast!

Most St. Cloud Park & Recreation youth programs begin the week of June 8th, so now is the time to register before programs fill or registration closes.

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💦 Beat the summer heat at FREE! Pop-Up Splash Pad! 🚒🚓

Run through the spray of a fire hose, check out a fire truck and police car, and play lawn games with St. Cloud Professional Firefighters IAFF Local 464 and St. Cloud police officers. This free event is fun for all ages!

Papa Murphy’s and Mr. Twisty food trucks will also be on site if you’d like to purchase food or treats. Everything else at the event is free to enjoy!

📅 Saturday, July 11th
⏰ 4-6pm
📍 Whitney Park (1529 Northway Dr, St. Cloud, MN 56303)

Find us in the parking lot at the corner of Stockinger Dr & Forest Dr.

No registration required. Just bring a towel and wear clothes that can get wet! ☀️💧

🥎 Step up to the plate this summer!

St. Cloud Park & Recreation youth softball programs are a great way for kids ages 6-12 to learn the game, build confidence, and have fun with friends. Players will practice throwing, catching, batting, base running, sportsmanship, and more in a fun and supportive environment.

🥎 Minor League Softball (Ages 6-8)
📅 Mondays & Wednesdays | June 8th-July 29th
⏰ 5:30-6:30pm
💲 $55

🥎 Major League Softball (Ages 9-12)
📅 Mondays & Wednesdays | June 8th-July 29th
⏰ 6:45-8pm
💲 $55

Participants should bring a glove, a water bottle, and athletic shoes. Jerseys are provided!

🏆 Championship Night will be held on July 29th to celebrate player achievements.
Minor & Major League Softball will not meet on June 29th or July 1st.

Register online at https://secure.rec1.com/MN/st-cloud-mn-/catalog/index?filter=c2VhcmNoPSZjYXRlZ29yeSU1QjI1MzEwJTVEPTEmcmVudGFsJTVCZnJvbSU1RD0mcmVudGFsJTVCdG8lNUQ9JjY5ZDE5NDUzODY4YjQ5NWE3M2U5ZGJlM2U0NmMxYWYyPWQ4M2YxYWMxMDc0ZDFkMDgzODRiNmU1MzhjZTk4ODgy!

🏓 Ready to climb the ladder this summer? Join Whitney’s Adult Pickleball Ladder League!

Players of all skill levels are welcome to compete, move up (or down 👀) the ladder, and get plenty of games in each night. Play 6 games per evening, each played to 11 points.

Beginner League (1.0–3.0)
Intermediate League (3.0–5.0)

💲 $30/player
📅 Mondays, 5-7pm
📍 June 15th - July 20th
⏰ Registration Deadline: Wednesday, June 10th

Grab your paddle and see where you land! 🏓
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St. Cloud Granite City Days Park & Rock is just around the corner! 🎉☀️

Join us Friday, June 26th, from 4-7pm at Lake George/Eastman Park for an evening full of music, food, and family fun as part of Granite City Days!

Enjoy:
🎶 Live music
🚒 Touch-a-Truck
🍔 Food trucks
🐐 Petting zoo
🛍 Vendor Village
🎣 Fishing
🎈 Kids Zone
✨ And more

This free community event is one of the highlights of the summer, and we can’t wait to do it all again soon!

We love partnering with local schools on projects that help grow a greener future for our community! 🌳

A big thank you to the Stride Academy students, staff, and everyone involved in this tree planting project. These partnerships help create lasting impacts for future generations while making our parks and neighborhoods even more beautiful. 💚

This Memorial Day, we pause to remember and honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. Their sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Your brand + our community = one unforgettable summer ☀️

We’re looking for event sponsors for some of St. Cloud Park & Recreation’s biggest FREE community events, including Pop-Up Splash Pad, Splash Pad Bubble Bash, Badges & Bobbers, Movie Under the Stars, and Parktober Fest! 🎣🎬🎃💦

Be part of the events that bring the community together while putting your business in front of thousands of local families throughout the summer.

Check out our sponsorship brochure for available opportunities, sponsorship levels, and event benefits!
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