City of Saint Peter, Minnesota

06/11/2026

The pool is closed today due to a contamination incident. Our staff are following health and safety protocols to ensure the water is clean and safe. The pool will reopen tomorrow, Friday, June 12 at noon.

🛟 Evening Swim lessons will be made up on Friday, June 12 at regular times
🏊️ Friday, June 12 open swim 12-4p.m.

06/11/2026

Heads up, St. Peter! The Bike MS: MS 150 Minnesota is in town this weekend at the fairgrounds. Expecting over 2,000 riders and attendees, this is a massive ride supporting those living with MS.

Be sure to stay alert on the roads and watch for cyclists. Safe riding and driving, everyone!

I’m participating in Bike MS: MS 150 Minnesota 2026 to raise funds for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Nearly one million people in the US are living with the challenges and uncertainty of MS. With more than $1 billion invested in MS research, the Society has categorically transformed the...

06/10/2026

Looking for a new place to explore this summer?

Hallett Park offers:
✔️ Walking trails
✔️ Fishing pier
✔️ Playground
✔️ Pond access
✔️ Beautiful scenery

Learn more about the improvements happening at the park in the latest State of the City Vlog.

🎥 Watch here: https://buff.ly/9esh7lO

06/09/2026

Parking Downtown Tonight?

Tonight’s date after midnight is an EVEN date.

➡ Park on the SOUTH side of the street.

📍 Applies to Park Row, Nassau St., & Grace St.

More info:

Beginning June 1, the City of Saint Peter will implement a new overnight parking system on select downtown streets, introducing an odd/even parking schedule on Park Row, Nassau Street, and Grace Stree

06/09/2026

🚧 Downtown Road Work Today 🚧

Pan patching work will be taking place in downtown Saint Peter today as part of ongoing street maintenance.

Please use caution when traveling through the area, watch for crews and traffic control, and avoid parking in marked work zones.

Thank you for your patience as this work is completed.

🚧 Road Work Notice: Pan Patching Work Begins June 8 🚧

Beginning June 8, crews will begin pan patching work at various locations throughout Saint Peter as part of ongoing street maintenance efforts.

Residents may notice white painted lines, cones, and temporary signage marking upcoming repair areas throughout the community. Please use caution around work zones and follow all posted signs and traffic directions to help keep crews and motorists safe.

To help work move safely and efficiently, please:
• Avoid parking in marked work areas
• Respect all posted “No Parking” signs
• Watch for cones, signs, and changing traffic patterns
• Use extra caution near construction crews and equipment

Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we work to maintain and improve Saint Peter’s streets.

06/09/2026

Rain today = runoff tomorrow.

Pet waste left on the ground doesn’t disappear — it washes into storm drains and flows directly to our lakes and rivers.

That pollution can contribute to bacteria levels and algae growth in local waters.

Please remember to:
🐾 Pick it up
🗑 Dispose of it properly

Read more about how pet waste impacts water quality: https://buff.ly/tSd6IUi

06/08/2026

📢 Heads up, Saint Peter! The wading pool is temporarily closed until further notice due to high chlorine levels. Stay tuned for more updates!

06/07/2026

Update: Due to the weather, the pool will remain closed for the rest of today.

We’re taking a weather break! 🌦️ Want to stay up-to-date on all things pool-related this summer? Make sure you are following Saint Peter Recreation & Leisure Services.

06/06/2026

Great news! Our outdoor pool card readers are officially back up and running.

We know technical difficulties were a bit of a headache, and we sincerely appreciate your patience while our amazing IT team got everything sorted out.

So grab your towel and come beat the heat with us! ☀️ We’re open until 7 p.m.

💲 💲 Our card reader is not working at the Outdoor Pool. This weekend will be Cash Only!

You can purchase your pool pass online - https://secure.rec1.com/MN/stpeter-mn/catalog

Follow our page for all pool related items for this summer!

06/05/2026

Heads up if you are visiting the pool this weekend! Our card readers at the Outdoor Pool are temporarily offline. We will be accepting CASH ONLY this weekend.

Pool passes can still be purchased online. See details below.

We apologize for the inconvenience and are working to resolve the issue. Thank you for your patience!

💲 💲 Our card reader is not working at the Outdoor Pool. This weekend will be Cash Only!

You can purchase your pool pass online - https://secure.rec1.com/MN/stpeter-mn/catalog

Follow our page for all pool related items for this summer!