Why You Should Go...
Harriet Island Regional Park is one of Saint Paul's most popular parks and the set of many city celebrations. Located on the Mississippi River, it's a place for family get-togethers under the giant cottonwoods and silver maples with great views of downtown Saint Paul just across the river.
Harriet Island is home to the Padelford Riverboats and a marina. The park offers a large pavilion, many trails, wide-open space, and views of the river and downtown St. Paul.
The Big Rivers Regional Trail connects Harriet Island Regional Park to Lilydale Regional Park and downtown St. Paul. A Paddle Share kayak rental return station is located at this park. Kayaks that are rented upstream at Hidden Falls Regional Park are returned here.
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Why You Should Go...
Harriet Island Regional Park is one of Saint Paul's most popular parks and the set of many city celebrations. Located on the Mississippi River, it's a place for family get-togethers under the giant cottonwoods and silver maples with great views of downtown Saint Paul just across the river.
Harriet Island is home to the Padelford Riverboats and a marina. The park offers a large pavilion, many trails, wide-open space, and views of the river and downtown St. Paul.
The Big Rivers Regional Trail connects Harriet Island Regional Park to Lilydale Regional Park and downtown St. Paul. A Paddle Share kayak rental return station is located at this park. Kayaks that are rented upstream at Hidden Falls Regional Park are returned here.
What You Should Know...
Open:
Year-Round
Cost: Free
Access: Wheelchair, Public Transportation, Service Animals, Pets, Bicycle
Parking: Free On-site
Extra Fun...
Fun Facts
Harriet Island was named after pioneer school teacher Harriet Bishop.
Over the years, Harriet Island was home to many attractions including a complete outdoor gymnasium, a center pavilion for refreshments and bands, swimming lessons, slides, water games, and Saint Paul’s first zoo.
In the early 1950s, the channel between the island and the mainland was filled, although its name still celebrates its one-time island status.
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