Downtown Park Happenings

Pedro Park Rendering

Visit Pedro Park

The latest downtown park is open and ready for use! Located at 114 10th St E.

A group of people stretching on yoga mats on the grass at Mears Park during a Fitness in the Parks class.

Fitness in the Parks

Free at Zumba Harriet Island Regional Park at 9am on Sundays through September (weather permitting).  

Movies in the Parks

Movies in the Parks

Free movies in Saint Paul Parks, including I Know What You Did Last Summer (the original!) at Mears Park on October 17.

Alebrijes: Keepers of the Island Mexican Folk Art

Alebrijes: Keepers of the Island

Raspberry Island

Exhibit through Oct. 26

CHS Field

St. Paul Saints Baseball

Minor league baseball with a unique and family-friendly atmosphere, fun promotions and affordable prices. 

UnRec graphics of 10 sided dice, hobby horse and Mario Bros

UnRec

UnRec creates a unique way to recreate! We're tossing out the playbook and popping up with these alternative and unexpected recreation activities. It's not your typical rec, so let's geek out and UnRec. (Activities may require registration in advance.) 

All events are free!
All events take place at Harriet Island, Clarence W. Wigington Pavilion (200 Dr. Justus Ohage Blvd.)

Upcoming activities are linked below. Sign up today! 

Katie Howie

by_a.thread :: downtown saint paul stories

This summer, Saint Paul Parks and Recreation is proud to partner with artist and storyteller Katie McNamara Howie for a special storytelling project in Downtown Saint Paul. "By_a.thread :: downtown saint paul stories" celebrates the people and spirit of downtown each week through Katie's unique blend of portraiture and narrative, creating a living tapestry of hope, connection, and community. 

SPECIAL EVENT: Please join us on Friday, September 26 from 5-7pm in Mears Park to celebrate Katie McNamara Howie's By a Thread :: Downtown Saint Paul Stories project. The event will feature over 60 pieces of art from Katie's project, including both stickers and posters placed and hung throughout the center of Mears Park. Plus live music, appetizers, beer, and a presentation with Mayor Melvin Carter, the artist, and series participants. 

Roller Disco in Rice Park

Rice Park Roller Disco

Rice Park, Fridays in September.
Free skate rentals and music from DJ Presto.

Farmers Market

Lowertown Farmers Market

Lowertown, 290 5th St E (across from CHS field)
Saturdays, 7am-1pm through October
 

Food Truck Schedule

See below for more information about available food truck options at each location.

Downtown Parks Map
Downtown Parks Map

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Last Edited: September 12, 2025