Grandview Park — Attraction in South Saint Paul

It is KIND of a grand view if you don't stand too close to the rail and look down to see all of the industrial stuff below. But, get creative and back up a bit. Have a seat on the grass on the berm or the bench that is there facing the river. Then the view is grander. There is a playground for children and some nice homes around the block for a walk. Also, there is an eagle's nest just north of the park in one of the trees and you can often see one of them land with or without a catch from the river. I prefer to call this Solstice Sunrise Park because it is a wonderful, high spot with a clear view to see any sunrise and it is a tradition of mine to head on out there with a thermos of coffee to mark the light or dark points of...

Went here to view the rising of the recent supermoon as this park is in a location that allows for an unobstructed view of the horizon to the east. The park itself isn't big but has good views (regardless of time of day or year), a decent sized grassy area and...

This is one of my favorite stops on my bike rides. This is a great scenic overlook of the Mississippi River. I had a surprise waiting for me on this visit. On the railing at the overlook was a 1980 issue of Natioal Geographic, with an article about the...