St. Paul Sports and Recreation
Twin Cities' sports fans are rewarded with pro teams in baseball, football, basketball and hockey. Tickets to Vikings games are usually sold out in advance, and Wild tickets are somewhat harder to get. Seats for the Timberwolves and the Twins are often easier to come by.
The Minnesota Wild NHL team is one of the most successful young franchises in sports today. The team plays its games in the beautiful Xcel Energy Center arena in Downtown Saint Paul. The 2004 NHL All-Star game will be played in Saint Paul. Don't miss the action!
The Saint Paul Saints are a tradition in Minnesota's capital city since 1884. They've been part of the Western League, Northwestern League, and American Association, and they've played as an independent club. After a 32-years hiatus, in 1992, the team was reborn as part of the Northern League. They've been a great success ever since.
The Minnesota Thunder soccer team is now headquartered in Saint Paul. Their new corporate office is only a few miles from James Griffin Stadium, where the team plays its United Soccer Leagues games. The new office will display a Hall of Fame wall, Thunder photos, and all Thunder awards earned throughout their 14-year history in the Twin Cities.
The Saint Paul Bike Classic is an annual mid-September event in Saint Paul. It's Minnesota's biggest bike ride. It's a non-competitive, go-at-your-own-pace tour. For many of the riders, it's their first tour.
The Twin Cities Marathon has been called the most beautiful urban marathon in America, and for good reason.... The race winds through some of Saint Paul's and Minneapolis's most historic and charming neighborhoods, and at the most colorful time of the year. The next marathon event is set for October 1-3, 2004.
The City of Saint Paul, Division of Parks and Recreation has great places to visit and fun activities for the whole family to enjoy. Included among its facilities are over 160 parks and open spaces, the Como Park Zoo and Marjorie McNeely Conservatory, 41 recreation centers, a 9 hole and three 18 hole golf courses, over 100 miles of trails, indoor and outdoor pools, a public beach, sports and aquatics facilities, and wonderful rental facilities for weddings, picnics, and corporate events.