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Rice Park

109 W 4th St, 5th St / Washington St / 4th St / Market St, Saint Paul, MN 55101
651 632 5111
Ranked #25 of 58 attractions in Saint Paul
4.0 of 5 stars 13 Reviews
Type: Landmarks/ Points of Interest, Parks
Most recent review
- 29 Mar 2012
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Minneapolis
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25 reviews 25 reviews
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2012
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This park is always full of bums who beg for money and are smoking pot. Avoid it if possible!

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Saint Paul, Minnesota
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12 reviews 12 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 March 2012

A beautiful winter day and a fresh coating of snow... a castle in the background of your dream wedding. Beautiful ladies in their vibrant gowns, the bride's dress as gorgeous as the snow and the men's tuxedos a fine contrast this picturesque setting... Rice park is such a beautiful setting for so many wonderful events. Winter Carnival. A Spring/ Summer... More

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Grand Marais, Minnesota
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13 reviews 13 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 March 2012

March is messy but even then its a good place to sit and rest and people watch. It anchors the surrounding buildings with its seasonal beauty from ice sculptures to fountains.

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White Bear Lake, Minnesota
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26 reviews 26 reviews
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 March 2012

It reminds me of a European Square. It is in the center of a wonderful collection of traditional buildings both new construction, re ode Inge, and preservations. The ST. Paul Hotel, an early 20th century restored building. The Landmark Center, and a wonderful performing arts center. The park itself has sculptures and art representative of the people of the area.... More

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Oakdale, Minnesota
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48 reviews 48 reviews
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 February 2012

Nicely planted between many architectural beauties, both old and new.

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Saint Paul Minnesota
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5 reviews 5 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 February 2012

One block in size; surrounded by historic buildings. Not much to do in cold weather. Nicer in summer.

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Minnesota City, Minnesota
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61 reviews 61 reviews
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 February 2012

Many times the have the Ice sculptures in this park.

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Saint Paul, Minnesota
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15 reviews 15 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 February 2012

Rice Park is central to the Winter Carnival activities which is where the 'dethroning' of King Boreaus by Vulcanus Rex takes place. It's beautifully decorated and surrounded year-round by history with the Landmark Center, St Paul Hotel, James J Hill Library and The Ordway.

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MN
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23 reviews 23 reviews
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 January 2012

Be sure to visit at night - looks magical with the ice sculptures and white lights.

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MN
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63 reviews 63 reviews
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 January 2012
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Central downtown park, small but a nice place to sit outside for lunch in summer or walk through at night when the trees are lit up.

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