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    Phalen Park

    4.7 (15 reviews)

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    Beach area
    Jen G.

    5/30/22: Came here on Memorial Day with family to go on a little stroll by the lake. There's plenty of free parking at the Beach House, so that's a plus. Their restrooms leave very little to be desired (wet, dirty, not stocked, etc.), but at least there was a spot to pee lol ;) We passed by one picnic table and some benches. There are two lanes: walking and biking. Their porto potties are gross, but that's to be expected in a public park/lake setting. At least the weather was decent and bug-free. For Minnesota this time of year, that's a huge accomplishment haha ;) All of the lakes are pretty similar to me. This could've been Lake of the Isles, Lake Harriet, Lake Calhoun, etc. I did like that it wasn't as crowded as the other city lakes I've been to.

    Caitlin U.

    This was a really nice park. We went because there was a water festival going on. The lake was very nice we saw lots of different animals. They had cute little ducklings and turtles. I definitely plan to go back and try and walk the 3 1/2 mile trail. They have free parking lot and porta potty bathrooms. During the waterfest which was what we went to they had So much things to do and try.

    Al K.

    It's a solid park. Don't over think or over read a review on this park. It's got walking paths, a beach, plenty of places to yak, and some other amenities. We've kayaked a few times here and it's solid. Kind of a lot of trash in the back water areas but oh well. Just go to this park and enjoy it. Why are you reading a review about it?

    View of a thawing section of Phalen Lake 3/16/2020
    Stephanie G.

    *This review is for the 3 mile loop around Phalen Lake* Amid the height of COVID-19 I am passing up group exercise classes in a gym and dusting off my running shoes. Using the All Trails app for closed loop trails between 3-5 miles, Phalen Lake popped up and it's close to me so I checked it out-- I'm so glad I did. The main parking lot at the Beach House is currently closed for repavement but I easily found another spot nearby. There were hardly any other people on the entire loop, maybe that's typical of a Monday morning. I'm not usually a runner so I wanted something easier as I start out. This trail is completely flat except for 3 short sections of elevation which were honestly welcomed by the time I got to them. It's a beautiful lake with a well maintained fully paved trail. I can only imagine how gorgeous it will be in the spring/summer/fall.

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    Fox E.

    I'm not passing any of my current college classes. Too many Yelp reviews to write. In fact I'm Phalen in all of them. I guess this park is perfect for me then. I'm honestly not sure how anyone could give this beautiful Park and gorgeous Lake anything other than a 5-star rating. It's absolutely spectacular and we try to come here whenever we are in the Twin Cities. It's big and quiet and secluded and perfect. Just don't come during that 57 months a year where it's really cold. It's over in St Paul and it's one of about 753 amazing lakes and parks in the Minneapolis area. People here are really spoiled because it is after all the land of lakes. Come and check it out.

    Dominik D.

    Most of the park is just a loop around Phalen lake. As a result, there isn't a ton for most pedestrians or cyclists to stop off and see. There is one area that's a little more accommodating for people who want to stop though.

    Nhina Y.

    Just sharing more pictures of Phalen Lake, the beautiful gem in the middle of Saint Paul.

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    Great location to walk the lake and take in the beautiful sights. Often they have events and activities tha make the trip even more valuable

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    Fantastic place to enjoy the outdoors. One of the nicest parks in the area. Will definitely be back

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    When I walk, I love that there are plenty of places to park and that there are so many points of interest to admire along the 3 mile loop.

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    Crosby Farm Regional Park

    Crosby Farm Regional Park

    4.6(21 reviews)
    7.5 miHighland

    I'm going to have to return to this park again when I have a bit more time to explore. I stopped by…read morefor a quick hike and was a bit stymied when my GPS took me an unnecessary two miles over to the west entrance (past the unrelated marina) when I'd been intending to use the east one. The west entrance has a good-sized free parking lot nearby the gazebo. This structure has picnic tables, fire pit, water fountain, and restrooms (however, the latter two are seasonal... in November the fountain was shut off and the restrooms were locked, which kind of sucked for me who was in need of both... thus why I made my stay somewhat short). The trails for the most part are all paved, unless you take the unofficial ones beaten down along the riverway (which seem to be most utilized by fishers from what I could glean). So that's great for bicyclists or people pushing baby strollers or rollerbladers, but wasn't exactly the vibe I was looking for. Depends on what your desires are recreationally. There was one lake area under restoration that was therefore inaccessible for now; always nice to see when resources are being invested to keep our parks nice. Lots of trees, plenty of shade, even when most of the trees have lost their leaves in preparation for winter. I think I'll come back when some snow has fallen, because I'm sure it would probably be quite gorgeous.

    Love this park! Beautiful sand trails by the river and also paved trails. Highly recommend checking…read moreit out. There are many places to park along the road, but I love the parking lot by the picnic shelter, too!

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    Crosby Farm Regional Park - Scenic run to see "The Woman in the Tree".

    Scenic run to see "The Woman in the Tree".

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    Kellogg Mall Park

    Kellogg Mall Park

    4.5(2 reviews)
    2.5 miDowntown St. Paul

    This park is located in the heart of downtown St. Paul and is pretty basic. It spans 4.2 acres and…read morewas developed in 1922. There is metered street parking, with a 2-hour limit, in front of the park and there is other metered parking and commercial garages with in a reasonable walking distance. This park is very scenic and has a lot of potential. It sits up high and overlooks the Mississippi River. The park has some decent green space pockets that could be used for picnic and possibly frisbee or playing a light game of catch. It has a bunch of trees that provide a decent amount of shade. There is also a nice paved walkway around the parks perimeter that can be used to walk/jog. You will find some benches along that walkway that had a bunch of homeless people sleeping on them and a few people from nearby offices eating their lunch. The park could be maintained a bit better but, it is not horrible. The park an arcing pergola and two operational fountains. They are the best part of the park and make for some very nice pictures. The park is riddled with a bunch of homeless, as I mentioned, they were on the benches and one was in the fountain. The park has hosted events such as Saint Paul Winter Carnival, Country Flannel Night, Food Truck Friday: Voices of the Community, Francis Ford Coppola Winery Happy Hour, Hops & Hounds, and UCare Sunday Music in the Park. Either way, this is a nice park to take a break from the hustle and bustle of the big city, whether to sit and hang out, eat lunch, walk along the river overlook or just chill by the fountains.

    This is an ideal park for panoramas. You won't get a better view of Raspberry Island and the bustle…read moreof St. Paul can be momentarily forgotten while walking here.

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    Irvine Park - 5/29/22: Fountain area (can host an intimate sized wedding. Permit required)

    Irvine Park

    4.0(3 reviews)
    3.2 miWest Seventh

    Irvine park is a nice quiet quick walk from my apartment. My partner and I take our dogs here…read moreeveryday multiple times a day for some much needed outside time. The park itself is beautiful with nice sectioned green grass some decorative bushes and benches throughout with a gorgeous fountain at its center. There's street parking available immediately near by so no need to walk from blocks away for a visit. There's also a lovely little gazebo with lights that's very pretty in the early mornings or later/darker evenings. I know it's a historical site as well so that's nifty. We have also seen even a few weddings and photo shoots being done in the park

    5/31/22: Overall 3.5 stars. Located in St. Paul, this is a small, quiet & intimate park. Calling it…read morea park might even be a stretch, as it's more like a place you just stroll through to escape the sun (lots of trees & shade) or snap a few pics. There's really no parking, nor any picnic tables, drinking water fountain, or bathrooms. Just a few benches facing the fountain. This isn't a place with jogging paths or much to do. So as a "park", with its lack of amenities, I'd say it's 2.5 stars, or 3 stars at best. However, you can rent the park from the city for $200 (prices as of May 2022) for an intimate wedding, which grants you the permit, plus very limited parking spots. For events over 2 hours, you must rent your own port-o-potty (from a different company $175), as they don't provide it with your park rental. Because it's a relatively affordable way to have a wedding for those on a budget, who love nature & want to be outside, or those who just want a simple no muss, no fuss type of wedding, for that target audience, I'd say it's a decent 3.5 stars, or perhaps even a good, 4 star option. The biggest plus is that there's really no one there (didn't see anyone running or walking their dogs, etc.), so there'll be no interruptions for those wanting a private event. I would say the biggest drawback of it is that there's no real bathroom or parking.

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    Irvine Park - 5/29/22: Gazebo

    5/29/22: Gazebo

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