Pedro Park — Attraction in Saint Paul

This park was named after my great Uncle. He and my grandfather emigrated from Italy. They didn't speak a word of English. My grandfather opened a shoe store and my Great Uncle opened the luggage store that stood here. When he passed, he donated the land to the city to be used as a park. I hope to make it up to see it oneday. It is pronounced Peadrow. Their Italian name was Pitera. It was changed to Pedro when they arrived in the U.S. They lived the...

New playground! This park just opened and is so inviting. The playground is designed for kids ages 5 and up, but my toddlers still had a fun time. The grass is beautiful and there is a mini fenced in dog park. The picnic tables are covered by a shelter or visit one of the many restaurants in the area. You can also visit the fire station across the street. We rang the door bell and my kids got a tour of the station and pictures with the...

What a beautiful artist built and inspired little park. It's all of 1/8 of a city block small maybe 100 ft square right on Robert street a key artery for downtown Saint Paul. And yet this little artistic piece of peace, draws you in and slows you down. If you are in the north end of downtown walking lunching, whatever... take five minutes for a mental health reset here. You...