Rice Park
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Bill K
Mantorville, MN6,946 contributions
Dec 2021
This is a beautiful small park in downtown St. Paul that severs as an entryway to the library, the Landmark Center, and the Ordway Theatre. It is particularly pretty during the holidays, the winter carnival and spring/fall (trees). Many people also visit to see the Peanuts comic statues scattered throughout this area of Charles Schultz's hometown.
Written 6 December 2021
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Wayne
Saint Paul, MN819 contributions
Jan 2020 • Friends
This fun event draws huge crowds. There are events centered around Rice Park in dt Saint Paul and spread out through the cities. The Fairgrounds have snow sculptures, Como Park has the Conservatory and outdoor snow events. There are Klondike Kate’s, Snow Royalty for all age groups, ice sculptures, ice skate rinks dt, food/libations, and many other cultural events. There are two parades held. The torchlight and a Saturday parade. There are Vulcans fighting for winter. Very fun watching. They have a dog and hootch bar plus the Cat Show of 200 breeds. It goes on for two weeks.
Written 28 January 2020
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Kirstin D.
Port Huron, MI469 contributions
Dec 2019
This park was probably my first city park downtown, visited often on bus trips to do research at the library and the James J Hill reference library. Now it is a beloved green space, and a memorial to Charles Schultz as well, with Peanuts sculptures added over the past few years. It is a lovely park, and a great starting spot for all the surrounding attractions!
Written 18 January 2020
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Alexandra T
Murrieta, CA1,861 contributions
Sept 2020
Rice Park is a small park between the Landmark Center and the library. There is a statue of F. Scott Fitzgerald in one corner. Also a couple statues of the Peanuts gang around the park. Marcie reading a book on a banch while Peppermint Patty kicks a ball.
Written 28 September 2020
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TravelingSoccerLoon
Saint Paul, MN7,941 contributions
Oct 2022
Arguably the most attractive urban space in the city of Saint Paul. The park is quaint and is flanked by the beautiful Landmark Center, the impressive George Latimer Public Library, the historic Saint Paul Hotel and the fabulous Ordway Performing Arts Center. There are several great nearby restaurants. The area is especially stunning during Christmas when decorations are on display and the outdoor skating rink is in operation.
Written 29 May 2023
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dmittleman
Palm Beach Gardens, FL1,407 contributions
Aug 2021
Surrounded by the Landmark Center and the historic library, this open space is inviting and a great place for wedding photos.
Written 15 August 2021
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Fabreeze131
Chattanooga, TN976 contributions
Jul 2021 • Couples
This park and area made my heart so happy! Chuck Shulz was born and raised in St. Paul, so you get to see statues of The Peanuts around the parks (incredibly nostalgic). The upkeep of the flowers, fountains and grounds are in great shape! Definitely worth the stop!
Written 1 August 2021
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MNCondoDude
Minnesota76 contributions
If you plan to tour the downtown area on foot, I suggest you start in this park. Located across from four St. Paul landmarks (Landmark Center, the Ordway, the St. Paul Hotel and the Central Library) and within blocks of so many other attractions this a great starting point to begin a walk. Rice Park is a busy center of activity at weekday lunchtime, but also is often the sit e of weekend weddings and various civic events like concerts. A fountain that has a bit of history with it is in the park, along with a statute of F. Scott Fitzgerald. Some characters from the cartoon strip Peanuts are also on a bench of their own on the far eastern side of Rice Park..
Speaking of characters, this park is the home to a collection of them - a colorful food vendor offers you hot dogs, you will see brides/grooms from weddings that are well attired, the ever present seedy looking panhandlers offers you an urban noir look,while the sports fans on their way to the nearby hockey venue display their various over-priced but stylish jerseys as they rush by you and the well dressed opera patron watches what they are stepping around as they travel though this urban park. All off these types can be seen if you are at Rice Park at given times. Joining the human traffic are pigeons and squirrels, eager to take any food you may have to offer them as they beg for tribute as you pass through their domain.
Full of traffic noises and some homeless, this is not paradise but it is an interesting starting point to sample urban life in today's St. Paul.
Speaking of characters, this park is the home to a collection of them - a colorful food vendor offers you hot dogs, you will see brides/grooms from weddings that are well attired, the ever present seedy looking panhandlers offers you an urban noir look,while the sports fans on their way to the nearby hockey venue display their various over-priced but stylish jerseys as they rush by you and the well dressed opera patron watches what they are stepping around as they travel though this urban park. All off these types can be seen if you are at Rice Park at given times. Joining the human traffic are pigeons and squirrels, eager to take any food you may have to offer them as they beg for tribute as you pass through their domain.
Full of traffic noises and some homeless, this is not paradise but it is an interesting starting point to sample urban life in today's St. Paul.
Written 14 March 2010
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travelingShirley
St. Paul, Minnesota53 contributions
May 2012
Whether it's winter or summer, Rice Park has a lot to offer. It's right next door to the Ordway Theatre, and some of the best restaurants in St. Pau. Go ice skating in the winter, or sit by the fountains in the summer. I love it!
Written 12 July 2012
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kjhMN
Fort Pierce, FL201 contributions
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.
Written 14 January 2012
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I usually park in the ramp next to the Saint Paul Hotel which is right on the park, but when there are a lot of events such as during the winter carnival you would have to go further from Rice Park to find someplace. There are many parking ramps in the downtown area so I wish you luck.
Written 28 January 2018
tklockbaum
Hudson, Wisconsin
Looking for restaurants around Rice Park. Nice but not super spendy. Planning bday dinner for 17 yo followed by skating at Rice Park.
Written 5 January 2015
Pazzaluna or St Paul Grill both nice upscale decor even if only mediocre food
Written 5 January 2015
tklockbaum
Hudson, Wisconsin
Looking for restaurants around Rice Park. Nice but not super spendy. Planning bday dinner for 17 yo followed by skating at Rice Park.
Written 5 January 2015
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