Como Regional Park is a 450-acre park in Saint Paul, Minnesota, centered on Como Lake. Its paths, recreation facilities and attractions—including a conservatory, zoo and seasonal pool—make it a place to combine a lakeside outing with other park activities.
- Location: Saint Paul, Minnesota; park address: 1199 Midway Parkway, Saint Paul, MN 55103.
- Park hours: sunrise to 11:00 p.m., according to the City of Saint Paul.
- Admission: the pool has a listed daily admission price; other attraction details can vary, so check the City’s information before planning.
What to find at Como Regional Park
Como Regional Park brings lake scenery, recreation facilities and several attractions together in one large Saint Paul park. Its attractions include Como Zoo and Marjorie McNeely Conservatory, Como Town Amusement Park, Cafesjian’s Carousel, an 18-hole golf course, mini golf and Como Regional Park Pool.
The park’s history reflects a civic focus on recreation and learning. Frederick Nussbaumer, Saint Paul’s parks superintendent from 1891 to 1922, worked to create recreational, educational and outdoor opportunities for city residents.
For another outdoor stop in the area, Tower Hill Park’s historic water tower and grounds offer a different kind of park setting.
Lake paths and outdoor spaces
Como Lake is the park’s central outdoor feature, with paths and facilities for walking, picnicking, play and time on the water. The paths are described as 1.67 to 2.3 miles, with the longer figure referring to paved trails.
Facilities include a picnic shelter and pavilion, barbecue grills, three fire rings, a large play area, three softball fields and one baseball field. At the south end of the lake, a fishing pier provides a designated spot to cast a line.
If you plan to bring a boat, note the lake’s restrictions: only car-top-carried boats and electric trolling motors are allowed, and boat trailers are not permitted in City parking lots. A launch for canoes, kayaks and small electric watercraft is just south of Como Lakeside Pavilion. Watercraft rentals are available through Wheel Fun Rentals.
Seasonal attractions and admission checks
Como Regional Park includes seasonal attractions, so check details before setting your schedule. The outdoor Como Regional Park Pool is one of them. Daily admission is free for children age 2 and under, $9 for single admission and $7 per person for groups of five or more.
Pool timing affects how you plan a swim: swimmers must leave the water 15 minutes before closing, and a standard daily safety break runs from 3:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Entry is not allowed during that break. For rules at the zoo and conservatory, feeding, teasing, disturbing or harassing zoo animals is prohibited; food and beverages other than water are not allowed inside the conservatory.
Opening times, admission and seasonal operations can change. Check the official site before you go, including the City of Saint Paul’s pages for the park and the specific attraction you plan to visit.
How do you get to Como Park from Roseville?
Key Inn Roseville offers guest rooms in Roseville about a 14-minute drive from Como Regional Park. If you’re planning a visit from Roseville, use the park’s address—1199 Midway Parkway, Saint Paul, MN 55103—as your destination, then consult the City’s park map to orient yourself once you arrive.
The park map is available on the City’s Como Regional Park page. Having it handy can help you locate the lake, facilities and attractions across the grounds and choose where to start.
For a broader look at the area around your starting point, this guide to Roseville city center and getting around covers local orientation.
Facilities and visit planning
Park hours are sunrise to 11:00 p.m.; the City’s general park rules say parks are open from daylight to 11:00 p.m. unless otherwise posted. The park’s many facilities make it possible to plan a visit around different activities, from using the play area or picnic spaces to walking the lake paths or launching a small watercraft.
Before you set out, decide which part of the park matters most to your visit, then use the City map to find it. If you’re combining outdoor time with an attraction, check that attraction’s hours and admission separately, since seasonal schedules may differ from general park hours.
FAQs
Where is Como Regional Park?
It is in Saint Paul, Minnesota. The park’s address is 1199 Midway Parkway, Saint Paul, MN 55103.
How long are the paths around Como Lake?
The paths are described as 1.67 to 2.3 miles, with the longer figure referring to paved trails.
Can you launch a kayak on Como Lake?
Yes. A launch for canoes, kayaks and small electric watercraft is just south of Como Lakeside Pavilion. Only car-top-carried boats and electric trolling motors are allowed on the lake.
Does Como Regional Park have a pool?
Yes. Como Regional Park Pool is an outdoor seasonal facility; check the City of Saint Paul’s current pool information for operating details and admission.