Fast and Easy Access – On-line Services Electronic services are used extensively to provide easy and convenient access to our Parks and Recreation programs. The service offerings include:
Click here to link to the Recreation Program Guide and registration form. Click here to view a map of parks and trails. Click here to link to the reservations page. Click here to link to the fields registration forms. Click here to link to the picnic shelter registration form. Click here to link to the block party trailer form. Click here to download the adult softball registration form. Click here to download the hockey rink rental form.
Enjoy Our Parks and Trails The City of Vadnais Heights boasts more than 100 acres of active parkland spread across 14 parks. Features include play equipment, trails, hard surface areas, picnic shelters, soccer and softball/baseball fields, hockey and pleasure rinks, basketball and tennis courts, and restrooms.
Vadnais-Sucker Lake Regional Park is a prized recreational and scenic amenity. With 1,252 acres of woods and lakes, the park hosts trails, picnic areas, and on-shore fishing. Situated on land owned by St. Paul Regional Water Services, the park is operated by Ramsey County, in cooperation with the City of Vadnais Heights.
A network of trails exists in the City, and it is anticipated that the network will continue to expand. So that the trails may be used year-round, City crews plow key trails after two or more inches of snowfall during winter months.
For a map showing City park locations and trail routes, please click here. To link to the reservations page, click here.
Public service staff working on an irrigation system
Parks Maintenance
The goal of parks maintenance is for the system to be attractive and accessible throughout the entire year. A wide-range of maintenance activities are undertaken to meet this goal:
•Clearing of snow from the trails
•Irrigation of the streetscape
•Flooding of ice rinks
•Mowing and weed control of public property
•Grooming of ballfields
•Park Rules
•Trail Saftey
Recreation Programs and Special Events The Parks and Recreation Department offers an array of programs and special events. Youth benefit from a variety of organized programs, such as soccer, t-ball, dance, tennis, self defense, and playground activities. Adults take advantage of softball and tennis, organized runs, walking and biking trails, and many other opportunities.
To learn more about recreation programs or to register for a program, click here.
Special events are very popular. People flock to Heritage Days, Taste of Vadnais, ice cream socials, craft fairs, and many other activities. In fact, 60 percent of our residents participate in Heritage Days or Taste of Vadnais, according to a survey conducted by Decisions Resources, Ltd. This is the highest rate of participation in community events in the seven-county Twin Cities area.
Senior Programs
Seniors in the local area are invited to join the Vadnais Heights Hi-Lites, an active group of seniors who get together for fellowship and variety of social activities. They meet twice each month, on the second and fourth Wednesdays, at Christ the Servant Lutheran Church, 3676 Centerville Road. Josephine Christensen is the program coordinator. For information or to get your name on the newsletter mailing list, call City Hall at 651-204-6000.
Programs for seniors are also provided by White Bear Area Senior Program, 484 East County Road F, White Bear Lake, MN 55110-7404, and may be reached at www.whitebearseniorprogram.org or 651-653-3121
Programs include Meals on Wheels; transportation; grocery shopping; drop-in center; adult enrichment classes; Craft Corner Gift Shop; Lions HELP; outreach; volunteer visitor programs; volunteer opportunities; and a newsletter, Senior Voice.
Other Opportunities
Facility and Equipment Reservations Picnic shelters, fields, and equipment can be reserved for private use. Check out Reservations for a complete listing.
Additional Resources In addition to the offerings of the City, you may wish to consider Ramsey County, White Bear Area Schools Community Services, Mounds View School, and Agricultural and Food Sciences Academys.
Park Rules To have a safe and pleasant experience in our parks and on trails, please follow these simple rules:
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Park hours are from one-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset.
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Motorized vehicles (including all-terrain vehicles, mini-bikes, motorcycles, mopeds, and snowmobiles) are not allowed in parks, pathways, or grass areas.
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Hitting golf balls in parks is prohibited, except for City approved instructional programs.
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Fireworks are not allowed to be lit or exploded on City property, except for City-approved events
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No glass containers are allowed.
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Dogs must be kept on a leash of 6' or less; pet owners are required to clean up after their pets.
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Trash and litter are to be picked up.
Trail Safety The City encourages safe trail usage and recommends these safety guidelines:
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Wear a helmet when biking, skateboarding, or in-line skating.
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Jogging or in-line skating on the roadway is considered illegal if a trail alternative exists.
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Bikes must follow the same road rules as automobiles. Ride with traffic, stop at all signals, yield to pedestrians, and signal turns.
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Face traffic when walking, jogging, or in-line skating.
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Use lights at night, wear reflective clothing, and avoid using devices that block your awareness.
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Don't walk, bike, or play behind parked cars.
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Keep your bike or wheels in good repair.
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Avoid parking on striped shoulders.
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Drivers must yield right-of-way to pedestrians in a crosswalk, marked or unmarked, where no traffic signals exist.
Trail Safety
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