Rice Park
Rice Park, a public square since 1849, serves as an outlet for anyone who needs to relax or downtown workers who just want to eat lunch away from their desks. Make a wish in the giant fountain that dominates one corner of the park. Faced by the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts, the main St. Paul Public Library, Landmark Center, and the St. Paul Hotel, the park is a peaceful, shady haven. Free concerts held in the summer are a joy to all. Winter brings the ice sculptures carved for the St. Paul Winter Carnival; you can watch the carvers in action and enjoy them afterward.
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Mears Park
Enjoy a stroll on the intertwining walkways that wind through this park. A man-made stream is the center of attention for many who visit. During the warm spring and summer months, listen to recorded and live music from the bandstand. In winter, the park twinkles as thousands of lights decorate the trees. Many people meander through the park and hang out, unwinding from the tough day at work. Look out for the annual Music in Mears, a series of summer concerts, all of which are free.
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Como Park
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Pack your picnic basket or simply head for an evening stroll at the picturesque Harriet Island Regional Park. This spacious, lush green area is most frequented by families out on a weekend or groups of friends just chilling out or enjoying the great outdoors. But the main attraction is the variety of city's events held here. With all the fun and leisure out here, this place is a must-visit for locals and visitors alike. The park is also leads to the The Covington Inn, a charming bed-and-breakfast on the river.
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