West Minnehaha Recreation Center
Last checked August 2026
West Minnehaha Recreation Center is a City of Saint Paul recreation center that runs Rec Check, a free summer and after-school program for youth in grades 1 to 5 who live or attend school in Saint Paul. Summer activities include crafts, cooking, swimming, gym games, sports, nature exploration, field trips, and a daily snack. Enrollment is limited and first-come, first-served.
Camps
| Camp | Dates | Ages | Price | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basketball Camp (West Minnehaha)4:00pm – 6:00pmRegister → | Nov 2 – Nov 5, 2026 | 9–14 | Free | Active |
Classes
| Class | Dates | Ages | Price | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open Game Room Ages 8-17 (West Minnehaha)Mon/Tue/Wed/Thu · 4:00pm – 7:00pmRegister → | Sep 1 – Nov 25, 2026 | 8–17 | Free | Active |
| Baking and Cooking Rec Check (West Minnehaha)Wed · 3:00pm – 4:00pmRegister → | Sep 2 – Nov 25, 2026 | 8–14 | Free | Active |
| Tot Time (West Minnehaha)Thu · 2:00pm – 4:00pmRegister → | Sep 3 – Nov 19, 2026 | 1–5 | Free | Active |
Before & after school care
| Program | Dates | Ages | Price | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rec Check (West Minnehaha)Mon/Tue/Wed/Thu/Fri · 2:00pm – 6:00pmRegister → | Sep 8, 2026 – Jun 11, 2027 | 6–11 | Free | Active |
The practical details
- Daily hours
- 2:00pm–6:00pm
- Ages
- Ages 6–10 · Grades 1–6
- Environment
- Indoor/Outdoor
- Operator
- Saint Paul Parks and Recreation · Parks & Recreation
We list only what the camp itself publishes, and programs change — dates, prices, ages and availability can all move after we check. Confirm the details on the camp’s own website and contact Saint Paul Parks and Recreation directly before you register or pay.
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★★★★Dexter FernandezMy son has baseball clinic here in the gym. The front desk staff is friendly.
★★★★★Dr. J SkySeen A lot Lost My Bike No One Got They Footage Cause It Was A Set Up From The Start. Getting My Bike Stolen From That Event Where Is The Footage Of My Bike 😂
★★R. Florez (Marine)It is pretty nice space, great for team sports that utilize the fields here. However, there is no bathroom, that is open to the public. Which is a major failing.
★★★★Jo Anna ThomasClean my kids love the park and the outside rest rooms are great for parents waiting on their kids playing...I notice no small parks have kiddie pools that's all that missing
★★★Trent JonasThe fields are flat, which is good. But there aren’t many trees and the park building is often closed.