Gnome Scavenger Hunt
The Gnomes have moved on to their next home (maybe snow birding someplace warmer). But we know they'll be back again soon! Scroll down to see the answers!
This popular gnome scavenger hunt has gnome seekers solving clues and exploring Saint Paul parks to find them. Participants share selfies with the Gnome and use hashtag #stpgnometakeover (careful not to give away the location in the photo!)
The Gnomes are hidden in some of Saint Paul's best places to take a winter hike or walk. This is a fun activity for all ages and a great opportunity to get out and about in the beautiful cold-weather season. Can you find the whole Gnome family?
2024-2025 Gnome Clues (with answers!)
Have a selfie from finding the Gnomes? Post it using #stpgnometakeover!
| Gnome Name | Park Clue |
FROGER ANSWER: Como Regional Park | Hop on a hike and find me hidden flit on a footpath, no turn forbidden. Wander toward slow moving water stumble upon a stone sitting hopper. Right near rocks you find I reside, no gnome should call it home, the place that I hide. |
LOGAN ANSWER: Battle Creek Regional Park | Delve down in the direction of Miss Diggins and head higher up, on a hill I am hidden. Upon approach, peer at a pleasant pond but blaze forward boldly I am just beyond. Survey the snow and serene scenery to end take note of the tangle twisted tree. |
SCOUT ANSWER: Trout Brooks Nature Sanctuary | While I near the path a figure stands bare, with his arms stretched wide and a smile that can scare I hear the trains rush night and day To whoever finds me, I have a lot to say. |
FAI ANSWER: Phalen Regional Park | Small of stature, yet so wise and keen they stand before me so serene. I watch as they twist and flip with perfect might an athlete frozen in mid-flight. |
MILDRED ANSWER: Lilydale Regional Park | I stand so still in a park of paws among the barks and playful jaws. I have great view of dogs big and small I wish that I can join them all. |
JULIO ANSWER: Mattocks Park | I hide by a mighty tree watching those swing with glee. This bench fits many the whole family indeed If you keep your eyes sharp I know you will succeed. |
MOE Central Village Park | A tiny figure is found near a trunk tall and wide many hide in the shadows where animals often abide. The branches reach up so high in a bind But I am down low where only some will find. |
INGRID ANSWER: Crosby Farm Regional Park | Past the prairie and beyond the wetlands not far off the path is where I stand. Upper lake greets me morning and night a nature made portal should be in your sight. The ducks say hello in the place where I live but if you don't respond they'll never forgive. |