Volunteers Roll up Their Sleeves for Prairie Restoration

The call for help went out on a Friday.

By Monday morning, a group of passionate nature lovers who are part of Roseville’s Volunteer Stewardship Program huddled in the middle of a beautiful blooming prairie at Reservoir Woods Park ready to work.

The meadow, flush with black-eyed Susans, purple bergamot blooms, and tall grasses, feels wild and effortless.  

It’s actually taken years of labor and patience to reestablish the prairie habitat at one of Roseville’s most natu...

Acclaimed Mosaic Artist to Create Towering Art Installations at Harriet Alexander Nature Center

The mid-morning sun filters into mosaic artist Lori Greene’s colorful Snelling Avenue studio.

Lori gazes down at her latest work in progress on the table in front of her: a beautiful doe and her fawn created with hundreds of precisely placed ceramic tiles.

With the help of a generous donor, the City of Roseville has commissioned the acclaimed mosai...

75 Years of Roseville: The History of The Guidant John Rose MN OVAL

Late Governor Rudy Perpich dreamed of Minnesota hosting the winter Olympics. To make that goal a reality, Minnesota needed world-class sports facilities.

That’s how Roseville's Guidant John Rose MN OVAL was first conceived in the 1980s. Perpich, in pursuit of the 1996 U.S. Olympic bid, urged lawmakers to help fund a series of sport facilities including a state-of-the-art national speedsk...

Residents go Above and Beyond to Beautify Neighborhood Park

Residents surrounding Roseville’s Keller Mayflower Park adore their charming neighborhood park, but they also had ideas about ways to spruce up their shared green space.

The group called the Keller Mayflower Park Neighbors has joined forces with Roseville Parks and Recreation to improve their neighborhood park including adding nearly a dozen new trees. 

It’s been a really fun collaboration,” sa...

New Park Passport Program is an Invitation to Explore

Did you know the City of Roseville has 32 picturesque parks spanning 679 acres?
Explore some or all of them with Roseville’s new Park Passport Program!

Pick up your free passport at the Parks and Recreation Office at City Hall. The passport is a handy booklet which lists the address, amenities, color photos and a fun challenge to complete at each park! 

Roseville Parks and Recreation summer inter...

Looking Back: The Forefather to Roseville’s Nationally Recognized Parks

When Frank Rog was appointed director of Roseville Parks in 1960, the fledgling parks department was little more than a dream.

The city owned just one neighborhood park and a smattering of undeveloped acres earmarked for public green space. Rog, an ambitious 29-year-old family man with a degree in recreational leadership from the University of Minnesota, immediately sprung to act...

Roseville's Innovative Healing Garden Wins Big Award

People often associate parks with activity and physical health.

The new Healing Garden at the Muriel Sahlin Arboretum is an invitation to pause and connect with nature. The Healing Garden promotes a sense of emotional wellbeing, hopefulness, and respite from our day-to-day stresses.

“From lowering blood press...

Ask A Naturalist: Summer is Here! What are we Hearing and Seeing at HANC?

July is National Park and Recreation month and this year's theme is "Where Community Grows!" We'll be featuring stories throughout the month that showcase how Roseville Parks and Recreation builds community!

Did you know Harriet Alexander Nature Center (HANC) has a team of naturalists who lead tours and help make visits more educational and enjoyable?

We asked Roseville Naturalist Ocean Clevette:

Now that summer is here, our green spaces are aflutter with wildl...

Volunteer Nurtures the Next Generation of Bluebirds

Peter Evans is bursting with the pride of a new parent as he sets out on a hike through Reservoir Woods to check on some of the park’s newest hatchlings.

The retired teacher is monitoring and tending to a dozen bluebird houses tucked into the grassland areas of the 120-acre natural area. He checks weekly to see which houses have attracted families of bluebirds. He started in the spring counting courting co...

Rosefest Road Closures

Rosefest 2023, Celebrating 75 Years of Roseville, kicks-off Thursday, June 22!

This year’s celebration will take place June 22nd through the 28th and July 4th and we certainly hope that you’ll join us for the fun. Two signature events, Run for the Roses and the Rose Parade, will result in some temporary road clos...

Ask A Naturalist: What are the First Signs of Spring at HANC?

Did you know Harriet Alexander Nature Center (HANC) has a team of naturalists who lead tours and help make visits more educational and enjoyable?

We asked Roseville Naturalists Ocean Clevette and Jennan Kellogg:  

What are some of the first signs of spring they’re seeing in the 52 acres of marsh, prairie, and forest habitats that surround the Nature Center at Central Park?

Ocean: One of the ...

Expand Your Skills Working for Roseville this Summer

Land your first job or build your professional resume with sought-after skills including program planning, time management, and leadership!

The City of Roseville is hiring more than 100 seasonal employees this summer. Wages start at $14 an hour. In addition to competitive pay, Roseville’s seasonal jobs provide an opportunity to explore career opportunities in parks and recreation an...

Roseville Welcomes New Nature Center Supervisor

There’s a new leader of the pack at Roseville’s Harriet Alexander Nature Center!

Deon Haider is the new parks and recreation supervisor overseeing programming and staff at the nature center.

Haider oversees a team of naturalists who help visitors explore the center and the surrounding 52 acres of marsh, prairie, and forest. A network of trails and boardwalks allow visitors to discover all three habitats. She will also manage the Live @ The Ro...

Roseville Parks and Recreation Offers New Inclusion Services Program

The City of Roseville will partner with a Twin Cities nonprofit to ensure children and adults of all abilities can more fully participate and enjoy recreational programs.

Starting this spring, the city has contracted with the nonprofit Reach for Resources to provide individual support services for people with disabilities. The service is free of charge.

“The benefit to residents is that we are offering inclusive ...

Local Groups Bring Roseville Parks and Recreation to the Next Level

For decades, a trio of grassroots nonprofits have worked hand in hand with the city to nurture Roseville’s parks and recreation facilities, helping to fund critical improvements and add creative flourishes to the city’s greenspace.

Stroll the elevated boardwalk through the city’s nature preserve. Take in Roseville’s “Blooming Boulevard,” a breathtaking sweep of 7,000 flowers along Central Park’s Lexington Avenue entrance. Plan a playdate at the city’s new inclusive playground in Cen...

City to Plant 1,500 Trees to Counter Emerald Ash Borer Destruction

The invasive emerald ash borer, a metallic green beetle with a menacing appetite, has doomed millions of ash trees in the United States and in Minnesota.

In response to the pest, the City of Roseville has launched a multi-pronged approach that includes planting 1,500 trees. That’s 40 percent more than the 900 public ash trees in parks and along boulevards slated for removal.

“We are repl...

Keya Park Chosen as New Name for Pocahontas Park

Keya means turtle in the Dakota language and it's now the new name for a Roseville neighborhood park.

In February, the City Council voted to rename the 5.7-acre park, formerly called Pocahontas Park, after two years of analysis and robust community engagement. 

Keya (pronounced Kay–Ah) nods to both the land's history and its wildlife. The entire T...

2023 Spring Tree Sale Opens March 1

As part of the City of Roseville’s multi-pronged Emerald Ash Borer Program, the city is excited to partner with Tree Trust to help create an affordable option for residents to help maintain the tree canopy on private property in Roseville.

Here are the Details:

• Ordering begins March 1st, 2023 at 8:00am. Trees are $40 each. You may purchase 2 trees per Roseville address. Landlords may purchase trees for up to 5 properties. Trees must be planted in Roseville.
• Read the TREE SALE FAQ before proce...

Roseville Parks and Recreation Winter Registration Opens December 13!

Stay active this winter with Roseville Parks and Recreation! Registration opens December 13 at 8:00 a.m.

Click here to view the brochure.

Did you know Roseville Parks and Recreation offers a fee assistance program? Click here to learn more

Roseville Winter Fun

Winter is in full swing, and there’s plenty of fun for all starting this weekend in Roseville!

December 3, 2022, 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.?Rice and Larpenteur Alliance Winter Warm-Up?Maplewood Corner of Rice St and Larpenteur AveCelebrate community with a free cookout, snacks, hot beverages, live music, bonfires, Llama petting zoo, and much more at Rice and ...

Students Learn About Native American Culture at HANC (Gallery)

November marks Native American Heritage month, which honors the unique heritage of this continent's First People. Today, a group of students did just that at Harriet Alexander Nature Center.

Read on...

Volunteer Spotlight: Jessica Raygor

Thanks to volunteers like Jessica, the city is able to keep the Harriet Alexander Nature Center open for community members to enjoy year-round.

In this edition, we're featuring Roseville resident Jessica Raygor. Jessica grew up in Roseville and graduated from Roseville Area High School. Like many others in our community, Jessica moved out-of-state, but later returned to Roseville, buying...

MN OVAL Gets Major Renovations Ahead of 2022 Season

Construction is nearly complete on a $3.9 million planned renovation project at the Guidant John Rose MN OVAL, just in time for the opening of the rink’s 29th season on November 18, 2022.

The project is being funded with State of Minnesota Capital Investment dollars and was developed to update elements of the OVAL that had outlived their useful life. “These renovations ensure that the MN OVAL will continue to be a special recreat...

Halloween Spooktacular Returns to HANC this Weekend!

Join us at Harriet Alexander Nature Center for the Halloween Spooktacular on October 29 from 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Help Rename Pocahontas Park

This final list of names for Pocahontas Park has been compiled from a variety of engagement methods throughout the summer and the Roseville Parks and Recreation Commission is seeking feedback from the community.

Click here to view a list of the names that have been suggested.

Please review the list and provide the Commission with feedback on which name(s) you would recommend for the park and why. 

The following elements could be useful for park naming:

• Natu...

Combating Emerald Ash Borer - Volunteer at the Roseville Tree Planting Project

As part of the city's accelerated Emerald Ash Borer program, we invite volunteers to help plant over 100 trees in Roseville in partnership with Tree Trust this October!

Read on...

Sign up for Healing Gardens Guided Tour

Take a stroll with Ramsey County Master Gardeners (RCMG) as they demonstrate the improvements made to create a space for healing and recovery for visitors.

Members of Ramsey County Master Gardeners will take visitors along the pathways that wind in and around the Muriel Sahlin Arboretum gardens and view the signage that helps park visitors understand how nature contributes positively to mental and physical w...

Apply to be a Roseville Youth Commissioner Today

Do you know a young person who would be a great voice in local government?

The City has openings for Roseville residents under 18, who would like to be youth commissioners.

City of Roseville Seeks Student Voices

There are openings on the Finance Commission; Human Rights, Inclusion, and Engagement Commission (HRIEC); Parks and Recreation Commission; and the Public Works, Environment, and Transportation (PWET) Commission.&n...

City Recognized for Outstanding Parks Programming and Partnerships

The City of Roseville received two Awards of Excellence from the Minnesota Recreation and Park Association (MRPA) this month.

Each year, the Minnesota Recreation and Park Association (MRPA) recognizes the work of parks and recreation departments throughout the state. This year, the association recognized the City in the Partnership and Programs and Events categories for their 20...

Community Corner: Reservoir Woods

In addition to more familiar birds, the “Woods” are home to indigo buntings, bluebirds, flycatchers, orioles and rose-breasted grosbeaks. There are hawks and owls, warblers and ducks. The park even hosts the state’s largest B...

Emerald Ash Borer Update

This spring, the City of Roseville and Tree Trust continued their work to restore and repopulate the tree population of Roseville as part of the City’s accelerated emerald ash borer (EAB) program.

In 2013, the Minnesota Department of Agriculture declared the City of Roseville to be within the emerald ash borer infestation zone and placed a quarantine on ash trees in Ramsey and Hennepin counties. This means that all ash trees within the city are con...

Share Your Vision for the Future of Roseville

The Community Visioning Process has started! What are your big ideas for Roseville? How do you see the future of Roseville? What does an equitable community look like? What are the public spaces like?

The city is leading a community visioning process – Envision Roseville – to help answer these questions and more. This project is about defining the vision for the community and translating that vision into action. The city has seen a ...

Volunteer Spotlight: Group Volunteers Make it Happen

From green space cleanup to helping with summer events, the City of Roseville’s group volunteers play an important role in our community.

For the past two years, the Sustainability At Veritas Empowered (SAVE) group has headed out to Langton Lake Park, with buckets and grabbers in hand, to help clean up the park. Veritas is one of many groups that have chosen to adopt a Roseville park.

I enjo...

Parks and Recreation Fall Program Registration is Open

Fall program registration for Roseville Parks and Recreation activities is now open. Choose from a full list of opportunities for kids and adults, including new programs such as Nature Connect, dance classes, and more!

You can register online, in person at Roseville City Hall, or by phone. Scholarships are available for Roseville residents.

Roseville Parks and Recreation Program Registration 

2660 Civic Center Drive, Roseville

8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

651.792.7006&...

Healing Gardens Tour at Muriel Sahlin Arboretum

Roseville Parks and Recreation, along with Ramsey County Master Gardeners is hosting a self-guided tour of the Healing Gardens at Muriel Sahlin Arboretum on Wednesday, August 10.

Enjoy the debut of the Healing Gardens on a self-guided tour along the pathways of the arboretum. Follow signs that describe how nature contributes to our mental and physical well-being.

Time & Location

Aug 10, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM CDT

Muriel Sahl...

Free Kids Gardening Classes

Kids, grab an adult and join us for free gardening classes at the community orchard located at the Central Park Muriel Sahlin Arboretum. Learn what to plant and how to care for a garden, then enjoy the fruits of your labor.

Matthew Johnson Named Roseville Parks and Recreation Director

On June 3, 2022, Matthew Johnson will officially serve the City of Roseville as the new Parks and Recreation Director. Johnson will replace Lonnie Brokke, who recently announced his retirement after serving Roseville for 32 years.

Johnson has been with Roseville since 2013 and has held a variety of roles with the City. In 2018, Johnson was promoted to the Assistant Parks and Recreation Director.

Over the past four years, Matt has gained a thorough understanding of the Department’s o...

Lexington Ave In Bloom

The power of flowers is on full display along Lexington Avenue again this year.

Juneteenth Celebration - @ The ROG

Do Good Roseville is hosting its 5th Juneteenth event in Roseville.

This year, the group is partnering with the City of Roseville and M Health Fairview.

June 19th, 4-8pm 

Frank Rog Amphitheatre

About Juneteenth: 

Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation on January 1, 1863, which gave freedom to a...

Run for the Roses: Run, Roll or Volunteer!

We are looking forward to another fantastic race this summer with runners and walkers navigating their way through the streets and park trails of our beautiful Roseville community. This year’s event will be on Saturday, June 25, 2022 at 7:55 a.m.

The 2022 Run for the Roses- 10K, 5K & Kids Fun Run is almost here! This outstanding community event would not be possible without the support of tremendous volunteers. 

This year we are actively seeking volunteers in the following areas:&n...

Accelerated Emerald Ash Borer program moves forward

As the contractor prepares to begin the accelerated removal program for Emerald Ash Borer, you are invited to participate in a community conversation: Mar 29, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall.

More Than Just a Summer Job: Apply with City of Roseville

Roseville Parks and Recreation Commissioner Greg Hoag encourages young people to consider working for a parks and recreation department, not just for the paycheck, but also as the first step into a rewarding career.

I would not be where I am at today if it weren’t for my first job at the City of Roseville,” claims Greg Hoag, a Roseville Parks and Recreation Commissioner and current manager of a neighboring parks and recreation department. Hoag sta...

Mayor, Council present "State of the City" address

In this year’s State of the City Address, Mayor Dan Roe, City Council members, and City of Roseville staff co-created a video presentation that reviews the work of the City through our long-held community aspirations.

City of Roseville Continues Work to Rename City Park

At its January 31 meeting, Roseville City Council offered input to the Parks and Rec Commission on renaming Pocahontas Park to better reflect aspects of the City. The Commission began looking into the issue after residents raised concerns over the issue.

City policy states that City Parks be named after natural habitat, geographic location or appropriate nondescript terminology, such as acronyms or the joining of two words, names or activities. Only under “certain and exceptional circumstances” will consi...

Join a Commission - Apply Today

Why should you apply to become a City of Roseville Board Commissioner? We can't answer that for you, but these phenomenal City commissioners sure can. Take a look below and see if you would like a "seat at the table."

There are three open commissioner positions open in the City of Roseville. 

• Finance Commission
• Parks and Recreation Commission
• Public Works, Environment, and Transportation (PWET) Commission

Application deadline is March 7, 2022. In order to be consi...