Saint Paul Administrative Code tit. I, ch. 7A — Department of Parks and Recreation | Saint Paul Administrative Code (Supp. No. 133, Update 1: codified through Ordinance No. 26-26, adopted May 13, 2026) — City of St. Paul

Saint Paul Administrative Code § 7A.01 Department established.

Sec. 7A.01. - Department established. There is hereby established an executive department of the city to be known as the department of parks and recreation. The head of such department shall be the parks and recreation director, who shall be appointed by the mayor in accordance with the provisions of the City Charter and shall have such qualifications as the council may by ordinance provide. (Ord. No. 09-78, § 1, 2-11-09)

Saint Paul Administrative Code § 7A.02 Department functions.

Sec. 7A.02. - Department functions. Under the supervision of the director, the department shall be responsible for: (1) The design of all parks, parkways, trails and public grounds. (2) The care, maintenance and landscaping of all public lands, including parks, parkways, trails, golf courses and playgrounds. (3) The care, trimming and removal of all trees and shrubberies on all public lands and the maintenance, for assessment purposes, of accurate records pertaining to tree trimming. (4) The administration and maintenance of an arboreal disease control program, pest control program, and all reforestation and nursery programs, and the care, preservation and maintenance of all natural areas within the park system. (5) The management and maintenance of a conservatory for arboricultural and floricultural display. (6) The organizing and programming of all recreational activities involving general public participation in a comprehensive and diversified program, including municipal athletics, senior citizen programs, arts and crafts, and other such programs. (7) The management and coordination of public recreational and educational activities available for general public participation for which fees are charged, including such activities as golf, swimming, boating, skiing, stadium use, concessions and other special entertainment or seasonal activities. (8) The preservation and maintenance of various forms of domesticated animals and wildlife for general exhibition, and the care, feeding and sheltering of the same. (Ord. No. 09-78, § 1, 2-11-09)