Como Regional Park Projects

Como Regional Park Long-Range Plan

A 90% Draft of the Como Regional Park Long-Range Plan is now available for review!

CLICK HERE to view the 90% document and provide feedback.

The public comment period will be open from March 25 - April 26, 2024. Your time and input is greatly appreciated! Stay tuned for project updates and next steps.

Comments after 4/26 should be submitted in writing to the Parks and Recreation Commission on the proposed Como Regional Park Long-Range Plan and will be accepted until 12 p.m. on May 8, 2024. Comments should include "PRC PUBLIC COMMENT" in the subject line and be submitted to ParksCommission@ci.stpaul.mn.us.

CITY OF SAINT PAUL PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing shall be held to gather stakeholder input regarding the proposed Como Regional Park Long-Range Plan. Interested parties may review the draft Como Regional Park Long-Range Plan via www.stpaul.gov/como-regional-park-projects. NOTICE IS GIVEN that a public hearing shall be held on the topic at the Saint Paul Parks and Recreation Commission meeting on May 9, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. at Edgcumbe Recreation Center, 320 Griggs St. S. Saint Paul, MN 55105. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that public comments submitted in writing to the Parks and Recreation Commission on the proposed Como Regional Park Long-Range Plan will be accepted until 12 p.m. on May 8, 2024. Comments should include "PRC PUBLIC COMMENT" in the subject line and be submitted to ParksCommission@ci.stpaul.mn.us.

The City of Saint Paul's Parks and Recreation Department will engage community members to inform and develop an updated Long-Range Plan for Como Regional Park. The Plan update will emphasize improving the connection between the trails within the park to Saint Paul's Grand Round trail network. The process will prioritize connections around Como Lake, Picnic Pavilions, McMurray Fields and Woodland Outdoor Classroom areas over those within the Zoo, Conservatory, or Golf Course areas.
Project Goals
- Ensure community voices are engaged and incorporated in the design of the project; particular attention will be paid to communities that are historically underrepresented in City building projects.
- Clarify pedestrian, bicycle and mixed-use routes throughout the park.
- Improve connectivity between Como Regional Park Trails and the Saint Paul Grand Round Regional Trail Network.
Project Manager
David Ronzani
Saint Paul Parks & Recreation
David.Ronzani@ci.stpaul.mn.us
P: (651) 266-6410
Park Address
1225 Estabrook Drive, Saint Paul MN, 55103
Project Funding
This project is funded by Legacy Parks and Trails Fund.
Click here for more information
Public engagement will be critical to the success of this project.
Please visit engagestpaul.org/como-trail-master-plan to share your views and experiences within the existing Regional Park. Use the Map and Ideas Board Tools to add to the conversation around the park.
Funding for the Regional Park Plan update has been secured from the Parks and Trails Legacy Grant.
The Como Regional Park Plan project will build on previous plans and proposals for the area, existing physical assets, as well as feedback received from community engagements.
Meeting presentations, minutes, and other new content will be posted in the Project Documents tab when available. Materials from our first two design advisory committee meetings are available now.
Community Open House
A Community Open House was held on October 10, 2023 at the Como Streetcar Station. Materials from the Open House are below:
Open House Presentation
Open House Presentation Boards
Lakeside Pavilion Presentation Board
Please provide any feedback from the Open House, or for the Como Lakeside Pavilion Plan on the Engagement site, engagestpaul.org/como-trail-master-plan.
Design Advisory Committee
May 2023 Update: Design Advisory Committee meetings are underway. Committee meetings will be held every other month between March and July. Materials from the March and May meetings are now available. Check back in July for further updates from our Design Advisory Committee meetings!
Community Engagement Opportunities
In-person engagement events will continue taking place throughout the summer and fall of 2023. Opportunities to participate at meetings will be listed below when available:
- July 14, 2023 - Ice Cream Social @ Como Streetcar Station
- July 19, 2023 - Design Advisory Committee Meeting 3 @ Como Regional Park
- October 10, 2023 - Community Open House @ Como Streetcar Station, 5:00-7:00pm with a short presentation at 5:45pm
2022:
January - July: Project Start, Schematic Design
August - October: Plan development & Community Engagement Events
2023:
March - July: Design Advisory Committee Meetings
May - November: Community Engagement Events
November 2023 - April 2024: Regional Park Plan - Draft Document, Revisions and Reviews
2024:
May 2024: Final Document Completion
August: Final Regional Park Plan Approval and Adoption Processes
Como Regional Park Long-Range Plan - 90% DRAFT.pdf (53.48 MB)

Design Advisory Committee Meeting #3 Presentation.pdf (18.48 MB)

Design Advisory Committee Meeting #3 Minutes.pdf (183.21 KB)

Design Advisory Committee Meeting #2 Presentation.pdf (16.48 MB)

Design Advisory Committee Meeting #2 Minutes.pdf (280.68 KB)

Design Advisory Committee Meeting#1 Presentation.pdf (12.52 MB)

Design Advisory Committee Meeting #1 Minutes.pdf (328.38 KB)

One Page Project Overview - Como Regional Park Plan.pdf (3.95 MB)

Design Advisory Committee - Overview Como Regional Park Plan.pdf (4.35 MB)

Como Lakeside Pavilion Vision Plan

In spring 2023, Saint Paul Parks and Recreation engaged a consultant to analyze the Como Lakeside Pavilion and create a vision to upgrade and improve the facility to better accommodate public use and operations.
Design Goals
- renovate and relocate bathrooms for accessibility
- maximize all space for public use
- add vendors and services for year round use
- appropriately size spaces to meet community needs
- maintain the historic quality of this landmark building and upgrade overall aesthetics
- promote community events and connection to Como Lake
- direct amplified sound toward natural sound breaks
Proposed Vision Plan
The proposed Como Lakeside Pavilion Vision Plan can be viewed here:
Proposed Como Lakeside Pavilion Vision Plan
Project Manager
Anne Gardner
anne.gardner@ci.stpaul.mn.us
Vision Plan Next Steps
- Seek feedback and support from community users, partner groups and stakeholders
- Prepare a cost estimate for preferred improvements
- Identify and apply for funding sources
- Include recommendation in the Como Regional Park Long Range Plan
The timeline for the above steps is yet to be determined.
Updates & Community Engagement Opportunities
Check back for community engagement opportunities.

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Como Regional Park Projects

Como Regional Park Long-Range Plan

A 90% Draft of the Como Regional Park Long-Range Plan is now available for review!

About the Long-Range Plan

Project Goals

Project Manager

Community Engagement

Community Open House

Design Advisory Committee

Community Engagement Opportunities

Anticipated Schedule

Project Documents

Como Lakeside Pavilion Vision Plan

About the Lakeside Pavilion Vision Plan

Design Goals

Proposed Vision Plan

Project Manager

Updates & Community Engagement

Vision Plan Next Steps

Updates & Community Engagement Opportunities

Como Transportation Parking Improvements

Como Transportation Parking Improvements