Project Updates:
Project Update:
Sept 17, 2025- The updated concept plan and renderings for the Hidden Falls Restroom and picnic shelter renovation were presented at the Highland District Council's Music at the Bridge event on Thursday, September 11.
The current concept plan and renderings for the renovated Hidden Falls Picnic Shelter and ADA restroom are available HERE Please send comments or questions to project manager. The consultant team will continue detailed design with the goal to construct the project in Spring 2026.
Sept 10, 2025
Project staff and consultant team will be attending the Highland District Council (HDC) event for an open house style review of the to review the Hidden Falls Project. We will have members from the consultant team on site to show the updated plans and renderings for the Hidden Falls Pavilion improvements. We hope to see you there! Details: September 11, 5:30-8pm at Highland Bridge (open space near the water feature)There will be live music from The Space Force at 6 p.m. Food available for purchase from Cold Front ice cream; Twin Cities Tacos; and Pizza Karma. Weather-related updates will be posted on HDC’s website by 4 p.m. the day of the event.
Aug 11, 2025Hidden Falls Regional Park: Xcel Energy will be performing work along the trail between Hidden Falls North Entrance and Hidden Falls South Entrance from August 8 through mid-October, 2025. During this time matting will be placed along the trail. The trail will largely remain open but periodic closures may occur.
June 5, 2025
Project staff hosted an on-site meeting with the Community Advisory Committee (CAC) on May 27, 2025 to share project updates, site analysis, and initial program concepts for the new pavilion and restroom at Hidden Falls. The boards that were shared during the meeting can be found here. Meeting notes can be found here.
May 7, 2025
VJAA and their consultant team have been hired to work with St. Paul Parks and Recreation staff to design the new restroom and pavilion at Hidden Falls! The team will be working through 2025 to develop construction documents for the new building, with construction planned to begin in Spring 2026. The Community Advisory Committee will be meeting at Hidden Falls on May 27, 2025 at 5pm to meet the consultant team and discuss initial concepts for the new building.
Check back soon for information about a Community Open House this summer where the design team will present concepts for the new building and ask for feedback from the community.
Highland District Council Annual Meeting - April 10, 2025
Project staff will be at the Highland District Council's (HDC) Annual Meeting on Thursday, April 10th from 6:30-8:00pm to share project updates on both the Hidden Falls North Entrance and Hidden Falls Overlook and Parking Lot projects a well as the River Learning Center. The event will be at Summit Brewing (910 Montreal Circle). Check out HDC's website for more information: https://www.highlanddistrictcouncil.org/hdc-event/2025election/
March 11, 2025 - Community Advisory Committee Meeting #3
Project staff hosted a virtual meeting with the Community Advisory Committee (CAC) to provide an update on project process and to review the updated site plan. The presentation shared during the meeting is here. Meeting notes can be found here.
December 19, 2024- Community Advisory Committee Meeting #2
Project staff hosted a meeting with the Community Advisory Committee (CAC) to review the site analysis, identify priorities, discuss budget items, and present proposed concepts. Attendees engaged in discussions about program elements, recurring themes, and the next steps in the process. The presentation shared during the meeting is here . Meeting notes are here (added Jan 31, 2025)
October 29, 2024
Project staff held the first Community Advisory Committee on October 29 on site for a site tour. Results of the meeting and committee comments are located here.
October 14, 2024
Project staff are setting up the first meeting for the Community Advisory Committee. The Committee is planned to meet up 3-4 times to review detailed planning for the Hidden Falls Regional Park Plan- North Entrance Area.
September 17, 2024
Park Staff presented to Highland District Council at the CDC meeting .
August 7, 2024
The City of Saint Paul conducted a comprehensive survey from May 13th, 2024, to July 11th, 2024, to gain insights into the public's priorities for the site. We are excited to share a summary of these findings below.
Project ManagerAnne GardnerSaint Paul Parks and RecreationP: (651) 266-6421