George Hill-Alice Rainville Square has an interesting history. In 1993, the city received funds from the Neighborhood Revitalization Program (NRP) to clean up this area (two-and-a-half blocks) and make it a tranquil and verdant haven for the neighborhood. George Hill was very active in the community and considered a leader while Alice Rainville was the […]

Bohanon Park is next to Jenny Lind Elementary School and is a favorite gathering place for members of the community. If you are the active type, there is plenty for you to enjoy. It has a cricket field, a tennis court, a softball diamond, a sports facility, and more. There is an ice-skating rink and […]

Ryan Lake Park is a hidden treasure in the Victory neighborhood. It's a small park that doesn't have much in the ways of amenities, but it's a good place to go for a quiet moment of contemplation among green and leafy trees. There is a dock from which you can fish if that's your jam. […]

Victory Prairie Off-Leash Dog Park is one of seven Minneapolis off-leash dog parks in which dogs are able to run free and have fun with canine companions. It's nearly three acres and completely fenced in. There are lots of lush greenery for the dogs to enjoy running through as well as more worn areas that […]

Victory Park is a great neighborhood park that has amenities for everyone. For the more sporty type of person, there is a basketball court, soccer field, and a tennis court. If you just want to relax while surrounded by nature, there is picnic area where you can have a bite to eat. There's a playground […]

Wacouta Commons is right in the heart of Downtown St. Paaul, and it offers a stunning view of the city around it. It had woodsy walkways as well as covered walkways if you want to take a leisurely stroll through the commons. There are benches when you want to take a quick break and enjoy […]

Lowertown Dog Park is completely fenced in and was renovated while the nearby CHS Field was being constructed. There is not much green for the dogs to roll around, but there are open spaces for them to run around in. There is a water fountain and free bags (for waste), and it's a community for […]

Rice Park is a small and simple park in Downtown St. Paul with a magnificent fountain that is the  main attraction of the park. There is the Wells Fargo WinterSkate ice rink adjacent to the park, and it is available in the winter for free outdoor rink skating. It also participates in the Fitness in […]

Mears Park is a tranquil and scenic park in contrast to the business and busyness surrounding it. It has a covered bandshell with electricity, so there are concerts and other events occurring throughout the year. There is a stream that runs diagonally through the park, which is soothing to watch and hear. It participates in […]

Pedro Park is nearly a half acre of land donated to the city by the Pedro family with the intent to create a public park in Downtown St. Paul. With that in motion, it's currently the site of the Urban Flower Field, which was designed and implemented in 2014. It is described as "an intersection […]

Central Mississippi Riverfront Regional Park is over 71 acres, and it is surrounded by historic sites. There is a wonder to gape at no matter where you go, and there is a walking path to take you on that journey. There is also a wading pool if you like to splash around, and there's an […]

Mill Ruins Park is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is part of the story of milling in Minnesota. It is next to the  Stone Arch Bridge, and it is a great place to wander around and explore, taking in the breathtaking view around you. There are walking paths and biking paths […]