Rec in Motion at Wacouta Commons

Recreation in Motion

Recreation in Motion brings outdoor summer fun to your neighborhood! Recreation in Motion (formerly know as Roaming Rec) is a free, drop-in youth program offering athletic programs, STEM challenges, arts and crafts, games, and other organized activities led by the fun and energetic Recreation in Motion team. Snacks will be served at each session. This is a free activity. No pre-registration is required. 

Recreation in Motion schedule
Toddlers playing on wood stump in nature

Nature Tots

This new progam offers activities for kids to explore nature at their own pace. These fun, nature-based activities are recommended for ages 0-5 years old. An adult must be present. This is a free activity and no registration is needed, just drop on by. 

Nature Tots schedule
Park & Play Gaming Truck at Harriet Island wide shot with skyline

Park & Play

Park & Play (formerly Tech For All Pop-Up Recreation) is a traveling video game and technology truck for youth. This popular attraction is back with a whole new look! Follow us to locations all over Saint Paul. This is a free activity. No registration is required--just show up! 

Park & Play schedule
UnRec graphics of 10 sided dice, hobby horse and Mario Bros

UnRec

UnRec creates a unique way to recreate! We're tossing out the playbook and popping up with these alternative and unexpected recreation activities like Dungeons & Dragons campaigns, Hobby Horse competitions, and Super Smash Bros. showdowns. It's not your typical rec, so let's geek out and UnRec. (Activities may require registration in advance.) All events are free!

UnRec schedules

About Recreation in Motion

Recreation in Motion brings outdoor summer fun to your neighborhood! Recreation in Motion (formerly know as Roaming Rec) is a free, drop-in youth program offering athletic programs, STEM challenges, arts and crafts, games, and other organized activities led by the fun and energetic Recreation in Motion team. Snacks will be served at each session. This is a free activity. No pre-registration is required. 

2025 Schedule

June 16 to August 21, 5:30-7:30pm

No program June 19 

Mondays 
Tuesdays
Wednesdays
 Thursdays

NEW! About Nature Tots

This new progam offers activities for kids to explore nature at their own pace. These fun, nature-based activities are recommended for ages 0-5 years old. An adult must be present. This is a free activity and no registration is needed, just drop on by. 

2025 Schedule 

Fridays,
July 11 - August 29
10am - 12pm 
Como Regional Park playground (near the West Picnic Grounds)

No program August 1.

NEW! About Park & Play

Park and Play (formerly Tech For All Pop-Up Recreation) is a traveling video game and technology truck for youth. This popular attraction is back with a whole new look! Follow us to locations all over Saint Paul. This is a free activity. No registration is required--just show up! 

DayDateLocationTime
MonJune 23Phalen Beach Parking Lot5 - 7pm
MonJune 30St. Clair Park5 - 7pm
TueJuly 8Wacouta Commons1:30 - 3:30pm
TueJuly 15Assembly Union Park1:30 - 3:30pm
TueJuly 22Prosperity Heights Park1:30 - 3:30pm
TueJuly 29Arlington/Arkwright Park1:30 - 3:30pm
MonAugust 4Como Regional Park Lakeside Pavilion5 - 7pm
MonAugust 11Frost Lake Park5 - 7pm

NEW! About UnRec

UnRec creates a unique way to recreate! We're tossing out the playbook and popping up with these alternative and unexpected recreation activities like Dungeons & Dragons campaigns, Hobby Horse competitions, and Super Smash Bros. showdowns. It's not your typical rec, so let's geek out and UnRec. (Activities may require registration in advance.) 

All events are free!
All events take place at Harriet Island, Clarence W. Wigington Pavilion (200 Dr. Justus Ohage Blvd.)

Dungeons & Dragons

Embark on a legendary Adventure where heroes are made, legends are born, and the fate of the world hangs in the balance! 

Wednesday, July 30 | 5:30 - 7:30pm | Ages 15-24

UnRec: Dungeons & Dragons Campaign

Hobby Horse Showcase

Prepare for an exciting display of athleticism and creativity at our upcoming hobby horse event! Showcase your skills and compete against fellow enthusiats. Spectators encouraged! 

Sunday, August 24 | 1 - 4pm | Ages 6-13

To register as a participant in the Hobby Horse Showcase, call Courtney at 612-599-9255.

Smash Bros. Showdown

Do you have what it takes to be the victor in a Super Smash Bros. tournament? Prizes will be given to the top 3 places.

Thursday, September 11 | Doors at 4:30pm, tournament at 5:30pm | Ages 15-24

UnRec: Super Smash Bros Tournament

Last Edited: July 2, 2025