Rice Park — Attraction in Saint Paul

Rant So I love this park as I love all parks. This might just be me. But the ice castle is to much. Yes it's only around for the winter season. Which is why I'm complaining about it. They took the big tree that was here out some time ago and replaced it with some smaller ones. I'm all or that. What bothers me is that with the ice castle being built they just cut all those trees down.. They could have done it in a way that the trees could he replanted somewhere else. Like how would us, people like it if we were told to live here and made a life then someone just came and took out house and slaughtered our friends and family. It's kinda messed up and that's not a good way to put it but that's how I feel about it. I'm not one of those people that chain themselves to trees but I personally really like trees. I just wish people would think about if they should and not if they could.

My irritation with the idea is why I gave the park 3/5 stars, like I said I love the park and try to get there as much...

My boys wanted to go here to chase Pokemon while I went to the library. There were a LOT of people here to catch Pokemon. It was amazing. Quite a phenomenon. When I came out of the library the boys weren't done, so I went to sit on a bench nearby to wait for them. I witnessed a couple of drug deals and had a conversation with a homeless guy. I saw many many many men and women in power suits walk by on their phones oblivious. Many people careened through on their bicycles yelling at people to get out of their way. I realized that I was witnessing many facets of life and many levels of money in one place come together. What I learned was that it indeed is the poorest among us who are the most polite, ready with a tale to tell, and willing to share their snack. My boys, when they found me, scolded me for sitting on the "bad side" of the park. I scolded them, for labeling people before...

Love this place..would definitely visit again History Rice Park has served as the first city public square, the centerpiece of downtown Saint Paul since its designation in 1849. Today the park is alive, hosting daily visitors, weddings and annual festivals making it a four season destination which has provided more visitors to Rice Park than ever before. The revitalization of Rice Park was completed in June 2019. The re-designed park complements the focused investment in downtown Saint Paul, providing a welcoming space for all members of the community to enjoy the heart of the city. After COVID related delays, the final touch will be in place in 2021 – an imaginative LED and metal lighting feature wrapping the fountain designed by artist Jeff Bartlett. Ongoing support from past donors and new friends alike will help grow the maintenance fund to keep this park downtown’s jewel for...