Douglas Park — Attraction in Saint Paul

Since older reviews mention the park being “clean,” I have an unfortunate update to provide. We have been visiting the park weekly for the past three years and it has only been getting dirtier. Some of the dated playground equipment is starting to rust or has foul graffiti. The sandy area is becoming overgrown with plants. There is often litter strewn about the park. The water fountain is undrinkable, with nasty greenish water.

It appears that Bank Cherokee and the City have neglected the park, and on behalf of the residents who use it, I wish it were otherwise.

Do my kids notice these things? No, they just enjoy the park. So that’s the silver lining, I guess!

Photo shows the newer yellow slide partially melted, presumably...

Great local park! Thank you to Bank Cherokee for adopting and cleaning this park. I see a member of their staff quote often and the park is always clean. Nice place to play Frisbee or run with dogs. Bring our kids here to burn off some...

Was here 930am in a weekday so it was quiet. Park stuff is faded, worn and some drawing/writing but not as other parks in the area. The sand was seemingly clean of animal droppings. Field is big enough for other...