Local Resources
sort: title | dateBus Services
updated: Monday, March 26, 2012Metro Transit buses serve St. Louis Park year-round and express buses to the University of Minnesota run during the academic year. Bus schedules are usually available at city hall and the library.
- (612) 373-3333 - information on routes, schedules and fares
- (612) 341-4287 - 24-hour automated schedule information line (you need to know your route)
- (612) 341-0140 - reserved line for the deaf and hard of hearing
- www.metrocouncil.org/transit
- St. Louis Park area transit system map
Dial a Ride from PRISM Express
updated: Friday, April 20, 2012Contact the NEW program sponsored by the City with PRISIM Express Dial-a-Ride 763.529.1252. Door to door service equipped to help with wheelchairs. This service is also available for group rates.
Call: (763) 529-1252
Cost to ride: $3.00 per one-way or $6.00 round-trip
PRISM Express Service Area: St. Louis Park, Golden Valley, Robbinsdale, Crystal, New Hope, Brooklyn Center & Eastern Plymouth ( east of Hwy. 494)
Group trip bus rental: Ask us about our affordable rates for your next group trip outing.
PRISM Express provides courteous, courteous, convenient, door-to-door, wheelchair lift-equipped transportation for various reasons:
- Medical
- Social Service
- Shopping / Beauty Shop Appointment
- Education / Recreational
- Work / Volunteering
- Social Activities
- Personal errands, etc.
Fare For All
updated: Monday, March 19, 2012- Although there is a cost to these grocery packages, it is 30% to 50% cheaper than grocery stores.
- Fare For All accepts multiple forms of payment - cash, credit or debit cards or food support cards (EBT - food stamps).
- Multiple grocery packs are available and they focus on providing high quality produce and meat options at affordable prices.
- The more people that use the program, the cheaper the cost so everyone is encouraged to try out the program.
Gardening Links
updated: Wednesday, February 29, 2012- Arbor Day Foundation
- Metro Blooms
- Minnesota Nursery and Landscape Association
- Minnesota Grown
- Phosphorous
- Sustainable Urban Landscape Information Series
- University of Minnesota Extension Service
Tree Replacement
updated: Thursday, April 26, 2012Effective in 2010, council has passed the Urban Reforestation Program and Policy that will provide a healthy and diverse tree population to support the City's vision regarding environmental stewardship. This policy will enable the City to plant more trees on the boulevard. If you're interested in a tree for your boulevard, please contact the city forester...
Metro Transit Bus Service
updated: Monday, March 19, 2012Metro Transit buses serve St. Louis Park year-round and express buses to the University of Minnesota run during the academic year. Bus schedules are usually available at city hall and the library.
- (612) 373-3333 - information on routes, schedules and fares
- (612) 341-4287 - 24-hour automated schedule information line (you need to know your route)
- (612) 341-0140 - reserved line for the deaf and hard of hearing
- www.metrotransit.org
- St. Louis Park area transit system map
Free medical care at Central Clinic
updated: Tuesday, May 01, 2012Infants, pre-schoolers and youth in grades K-12 can receive free medical care on Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons at the Central Clinic, located in room 228 of Central Community Center. Volunteer doctors from Park Nicollet Health Services provide treatment for illness and injuries, well baby checkups, shots and preventive care. The clinic is sponsored...
Children First Initiative
updated: Monday, February 27, 2012Children First is a local initiative that focuses on building the 40 "assets" or character-building attributes that kids need to become healthy, productive and successful adults. This community partnership urges everyone to take positive steps to strengthen families and create a more caring community for children and teens.
- (952) 928-6075
- www.children-first.org
Classes For Adults
updated: Monday, February 06, 2012Community Education offers cooking, art, music, home care, hobbies, pet care, personal finance, dance, fitness, sports, health and wellness, languages, computers, video production, and parenting.
- (952) 928-6442
- www.communityed.com
Free programs are available to help adults who want to improve math or reading skills, or earn a high school diploma or GED high school equivalent certificate.
- (952) 988-5343
- www.adultoptions.org
Community Education offers classes in several locations for immigrants who want to learn English.
- (952) 988-5343
- www.adultoptions.org
Ways to Keep Informed
updated: Monday, March 19, 2012Community Action Partnership
updated: Tuesday, March 13, 2012Community Action Partnership of Suburban Hennepin aims to help low-income people move out of poverty into self-sufficiency. It offers budget counseling to help prevent foreclosure. Staff can also advise senior citizens who are "house rich" but "cash poor" about reverse mortgages.
- 9520933-9639
- www.capsh.org
The organization also offers homeowners and renters emergency help paying portions of heating or furnace repair bills if the household meets income guidelines.
- 952-930-3541
Free Community Resource Fair 2011
Attendees will receive FREE wool blanket, 2012 Energy Savers calendar, compact fluorescent light bulbs and more.
Community Band
updated: Monday, March 19, 2012The St. Louis Park Community Concert Band performs year-round and meets on Tuesdays from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at St. Louis Park High School band room.
- (952) 933-1325 or (952) 933-7175
- www.slpband.org
Community Organization Volunteers
updated: Monday, March 19, 2012
St. Louis Park also benefits from the services of area social service agencies. These agencies - as well as local churches and synagogues - also offer many volunteer opportunities
For help in contacting these organizations
- Call (952) 928-6025 e-mail krzesowiak.sarah@slpschools.org.
County Extension Service
updated: Wednesday, February 29, 2012Hennepin County's Extension Service, now merged with the University of Minnesota Extension Service, provides access to master gardeners who can answer questions about gardening, yard care, soil testing, composting, insects, and animal predation. The extension office can also answer cooking, laundry and consumer questions. There is...
Dollars for Scholars
updated: Monday, March 19, 2012This local scholarship foundation aims to expand access to educational opportunities for St. Louis Park students.
- Barb Nelson
- (952) 928-6131
Domestic Violence
updated: Wednesday, March 21, 2012Victims may also contact Cornerstone, an organization that provides comprehensive support services to women, men and children who are the victims of domestic violence. Services include emergency safe housing, transitional housing, legal services, counseling and support for children and teens who have witnessed family violence. For more information...
Employment Action Center
updated: Wednesday, May 02, 2012The Employment Action Center offers vocational guidance, job seeking assistance and resume assistance to people who are unemployed, underemployed or in career transition.
- (612) 752-8400
- www.eac-mn.org
First Call For Help
updated: Monday, February 27, 2012If you're unsure what agency can provide the help you need, call United Way's 24-hour information and referral service. Calling this three digit telephone number will connect you with someone who can refer you to any of the 20,000 social service agencies and community programs in the metropolitan area.
- Dial 211 in the Twin Cities metro area
- Dial (651) 291-0211 outside of the Twin Cities metro area
- www.unitedwaytwincities.org
HOME Line
updated: Tuesday, March 20, 2012Tenants can call the HOME Line to get information on leases, getting security deposits back, dealing with repair problems or eviction, or other renter-related questions.
- 612-728-5767
At Home Library Services
updated: Monday, March 19, 2012The Hennepin County Library Homebound Service delivers books, tapes and other library materials to homebound residents of suburban Hennepin County. This is a free service to individuals who are confined to their home due to illness, physical handicap, disability, weather or lack of transportation.
- (952) 847-8850
- www.hclib.org/pub/info/Outreach/at_home.cfm
Learning Disabilities Association of Minnesota
updated: Thursday, December 29, 2011LDA of Minnesota is a nonprofit agency serving children and adults with ADHD, learning disabilities, and other learning difficulties, their families, and the professionals who serve them. LDA offers education, workshops, support groups, assessments, tutoring, referrals, transition coaching, and free phone consultations.
- 5354 Parkdale Drive, Suite 200
- St. Louis Park, MN 55416
- (952) 922-8374
- www.ldaminnesota.org
St. Louis Park Public Library
updated: Thursday, December 29, 2011The St. Louis Park Public Library has 50,000 books in its collection as well as an extensive magazine collection, books on tape, large print books, CDs, DVDs, and videotapes. The library also offers an online catalog system, Internet access, word processing stations, reference and information services, story time, a summer children's program and...
Meadowbrook Collaborative
updated: Wednesday, March 21, 2012The Meadowbrook Collaborative is a partnership among the City of St. Louis Park, St. Louis Park School District, Park Nicollet Health Services and the Ridgedale Branch YMCA. The collaborative works with the Meadowbrook property owner and residents to offer services and activities aimed at ensuring that residents' health, education and safety needs...
Mediation Services
updated: Sunday, May 20, 2012Community Mediation Services offers an alternative method for resolving disputes with neighbors, family members, businesses, employers, employees, landlords, tenants or juveniles. Both sides meet with a trained mediator to discuss a mutually acceptable solution. If the parties reach a decision, the mediator writes up their agreement. The mediator...
NORC (Nurturing Our Retired Citizens)
updated: Monday, March 19, 2012The vision of the St. Louis Park NORC project is to create an environment that nurtures healthy aging and inspires residents of all ages to work toward this goal. The mission is to enable older adults to stay in their homes and community for as long as they can with the support they need to be healthy, safe and engaged citizens. To access its...
Parenting Education
updated: Thursday, December 29, 2011Early Childhood Family Education: Classes for families with children from birth to kindergarten age are offered on a weekly basis. The program provides parents an opportunity to share concerns and get suggestions for handling everyday problems such as anger or resistance to bedtime.
- (952) 928-6777
Family Focus Line:This is a free, confidential service sponsored by St. Louis Park Community Education. Call this number to discuss your parenting questions or concerns with a licensed parent educator or certified children's teacher.
- (952) 928-6763
Parktacular
updated: Tuesday, March 20, 2012Go to www.parktacular.org for all the latest event listings, or to get info on volunteering or becoming a sponsor.
St. Louis Park has been hosting a City celebration since the early 1900's. The 1914 event was dubbed as the “biggest jubilee celebration ever” in the Minneapolis Daily Newspaper. Through the years the celebration has been called Robin Hood Days and Party in the Park.
In the mid 1990's, Vision 2000 was launched to determine what citizens wanted St. Louis Park to be in the new century. A resounding vote asked for a stronger community celebration, where citizens and groups could participate on a number of levels. The concept was discussed, embraced and the Parktacular Celebration was born.
It is the mission of the Parktacular Celebration to provide SLP with city-wide events that bring together local businesses and citizens of all ages to celebrate our community pride. Individuals are encouraged to participate in Parktacular on three levels: as a member of the audience, as a presenter in an event and as a financial supporter.
Come join the fun at this fabulous annual community event. This yearly event includes a Block Party with music, a Grand Day Parade, Swimmin' to the Beat event, Senior Dinner, a concert, Inflatables, Kids Fest, free Canoe/Kayak rides, Promote Yourself Trade Show, Taste of St. Louis Park, Kids Eco Fair, Community Faith Service, Belgian Waffle Brunch, and much more. Go to www.parktacular.org for all the latest event listings, or to get info on volunteering or becoming a sponsor.
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Perspectives
updated: Tuesday, March 20, 2012Perspectives is a non-profit, human services agency that provides prevention, intervention and recovery services to families with children. Services include supportive housing, information and referral.
- (952) 926-2600
Project SOAR
updated: Monday, March 19, 2012Project SOAR offers classes, social activities and referral to support groups for adults with disabilities who live in the western suburbs. SOAR can also help obtain mobility aides, note-takers, and interpreters for individuals taking a Community Education class.
- (952) 401-5077
Report Power Outages
updated: Wednesday, April 18, 2012Always call Xcel Energy to report an electric or gas outage or emergency such as a downed power line or gas leak. Xcel Energy will arrive as quickly as possible. If possible, wait a safe distance nearby for us to arrive should they need access to your home.
Call 24-hours a day to report:
- Electric emergency / Power Outage call 1-800-895-1999
- Natural Gas emergency / Gas Leak 1-800-895-2999
- Or dial 911
Find out about sign regulations
updated: Tuesday, April 17, 2012If you're unsure about what signs are permitted under the zoning ordinance, contact Zoning Administrator Gary Morrison at
- (952) 924-2592
- gmorrison@stlouispark.org
St. Louis Park Community Foundation
updated: Thursday, December 29, 2011The St. Louis Park Community Foundation pools donations and bequests into a source for grants aimed at funding community events and programs that enhance the quality of life in St. Louis Park. Grant focus areas include: arts and culture, environmental protection and beautification, health, housing, human services, recreation and youth development...
STEP
updated: Monday, March 19, 2012- St. Louis Park’s local Food Shelf: provides for the food needs of St. Louis Park residents through a appointment-based, shopping system
- Clothes Closet: provides for the clothing needs by offering gently-used clothing items to St. Louis Park residents for free
- Transportation Assistance: provides rides to STEP for food as well as to medical and other essential appointments (inside and outside of SLP)
- Financial Assistance: provides financial assistance in specific situations—contact STEP for more information and to see if you qualify
- Social Work Support: Social Workers are available to help with problem solving, advocacy and finding additional resources
- Seasonal Programs:
- Back to School Program: provides grade-appropriate school supplies as well as backpacks to St. Louis Park children entering grades K thru 12. (Program is held every August)
- Holiday Program: provides holiday food and toys to St. Louis Park households during November/December holidays.
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Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday: Noon to 8 p.m. Friday: 8 a.m. to noon |
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6812 W. Lake St., St. Louis Park, MN 55426 (952) 925-4899 |
Teens Alone
updated: Thursday, February 16, 2012Teens Alone is a free and confidential crisis and counseling service for St. Louis Park junior and senior high students and their families. Counselors help youth who are having problems process difficult choices and understand the consequences of running away from home. Counselors also work with families on improving communication skills, setting...
Want to receive the Sun-Sailor newspaper?
updated: Thursday, December 29, 2011A percentage of St. Louis Park residents do not receive the St. Louis Park SunSailor newspaper, containing the city's official legal notices and other news coverage related to the city government. If you do not currently receive the free distribution SunSailor and would like to subscribe, contact the paper's circulation department at (952) 392-6835...
Wayside House
updated: Tuesday, March 20, 2012Wayside House is a non-profit residential chemical dependency treatment center and halfway house for women. It also offers adult basic education, after care, employment readiness, and transitional and supportive housing.
- (952) 926-5626
More Resources
updated: Monday, March 19, 2012|
AAA - St. Louis Park (driver's licenses) Metropolitan Mosquito Control
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(952) 927-2525 |
On This Page
- Bus Services
- Dial a Ride
- Fare For All
- Gardening Links
- Tree Replacement
- Bus Service
- Central Clinic
- Children First Initiative
- Classes For Adults
- City Communications
- Community Action Partnership
- Community Band
- Community Organization Volunteers
- County Extension Service
- Dollars for Scholars
- Domestic Violence
- Employment Action Center
- First Call For Help
- HOME Line
- Library Services
- Learning Disabilities Association of Minnesota
- Library
- Meadowbrook Collaborative
- Mediation Services
- NORC
- Parenting Education
- Parktacular
- Perspectives
- Project SOAR
- Report Power Outages
- Sign Regulations
- St. Louis Park Community Foundation
- STEP
- Teens Alone
- Sun-Sailor Newspaper
- Wayside House
- Additional Resources
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