Suggestions for Outdoors & Recreation near North of Maryland, Saint Paul

Adam H. • March 15, 2011Great fenced-in dog park. Lots of other dogs here in the afternoon. Not so much in the morning. Even still, lots of open space for a dog to run.

Leilani A. • July 21, 2015The food is amazing. The restaurant was redesigned and is fancy, yet homely. It's very enjoyable. Music and plays during the summer.

Melissa M. • August 25, 2011As you walk in the gates, take a left onto the grass trail and keep taking a left when the trail splits off; you'll see the funniest tree ever!

studioL • June 15, 2011"Located in the Historic Como Lakeside Pavilion, Black Bear Crossings offers everything from a gourmet café open year round, to free summer concerts and paddle boat rentals on the lake."

Larry M. • September 20, 2016The crown jewel of St. Paul. The park hosts the zoo and conservatory reviewed in separate covers. Plenty of free parking though can be busy on weekends. The 3 bus line will also get you there.

Kari J. • July 29, 2013Beautiful. Don't skip the Japanese garden!

Steve S. • February 9, 2020Beatific and serene spot to spend a winter afternoon. Love the live music program during the winter!

Steve B. • January 12, 2016Beautiful spot! LOVE the stream!

Amanda I. • May 15, 2011Please don't leave the gate open after you leave. Some dogs like to run out!!!

Kristen H. • July 17, 2010Great spot for a 10-minute walk.(or more if you go round more than once)

Sarah W. • July 29, 2010Very affordable to rent for a party or event. Don't overlook the historic and fabulous courtrooms!

Double J • May 25, 2019Love 💗 this park

Dad's Eye V. • May 11, 2012A great place for a casual picnic, romping around the fountain, or watching the people and squirrels! Come in the summer to sit in the shade, and in the winter to see the Winter Carnival fun!

Arielle L. • October 9, 2018Lake Phalen is truly a gathering place. It's beautiful to walk but it also has lots of activities like an amphitheater, beach volleyball, playgrounds, sports fields and ice rinks.

Brendan N. • November 3, 2012Great view of St Paul and lots of amazing Victorian era houses.

Charlotte • February 12, 2016Grab a coffee from Nina's and take a walk to the Cathedral. Sit on the front steps and enjoy the view of downtown St. Paul

Sami93am A. • July 20, 2013Loved the #summerdabbler. Great location for food, beer and fun!

Rich • June 27, 2012I love this lake! I run or walk around it every other day! I agree there is something lurking in the lake. I wish I could catch it on camera. I have seen it myself.

Ana M. • August 10, 2014Spend some time with Peanuts characters.

InCommons • March 23, 2012Raspberry Island has many great views of Downtown St. Paul and the surrounding area. Can you spot our office?

@IamBangieB • May 11, 2011Great park for families....walking trail, two tennis courts, top notch kids play area...great for play or cook outs.

Tiffany R. • June 2, 2021The spinning thing sounds like a didgeridoo

Aaron F. • September 4, 2011Carousel was built in 1914, horses are all hand carved of solid wood.

City Pages • February 24, 2011Voted Best Urban Hike by City Pages in the 2010 Best of the Twin Cities Issue. It’s an enchanted little world, so serene that you will forget the skyscrapers of downtown St. Paul hovering nearby.