Address: 1220 Diffley Road, Eagan, MN, 55123
Upcoming Events: Jump to Caponi Art Park Events
Website Caponi Art Park
Phone 651-454-9412
Hours May-October, 9am-dusk
Caponi Art Park and Learning Center is an outdoor sculpture park in Eagan that has recently been added to the National Register of Historic Places. Open May through October, the park is free to visit Tuesday through Sunday. It also offers special programming during the season. Bring some books to swap out because this park has a Little Free Library.
Bring a picnic and prepare to expend some energy exploring the 60 acres that make up this woodland sculpture garden. Art pops up in unexpected places, down meandering paths, and it begs for interpretation!
Ideas for family fun at Caponi Art Park
- Explore the sculptures. Scroll down for more information on self-led sculpture tours.
- Pack a picnic. The grounds offer beautiful places to spread a blanket and relax.
- Take a nature walk. The park offers an online Nature Guide if you want to explore deeper into the native plants and animals you find.
- Go on the Wodakota Walk. This interactive art installation has five stops around the park. Find instructions and app information here. <— Printable PDF.
Caponi Art Park events
During the open season, the park hosts a variety of family-friendly events including a Minnesota Sinfonia concert, Theater in the Woods, Eagan Art Block, Hot Iron Pours and special family events.
In 2019, the park installed a new and improved labyrinth; using stones to replace the white painted lines from 2018. CAP recommends this article from the Smithsonian to learn more about the history and significance of labyrinths.
Self-guided tours of Caponi Art Park
For families or small groups, who want to explore the park a little further, CAP offers handheld park maps and self-guided tour guidebooks for checkout. Learn the history of the Art Park and more details about the artwork as you explore at your own pace. Call 651-454-9412 to learn more and reserve a spot. There is no fee for self-guided tours, but donations are always welcome. Families who want to guide themselves can use this Interactive Artwork Map when exploring.
Got a home school, scout or youth group? You can book a tour or workshop/tour. There is a 10 person minimum. Pricing is around $10 per participant with a $50 minimum charge.
More Twin Cities art parks to enjoy
Fortunately, we don’t lack art parks in the Twin Cities. If you enjoyed Caponi, check out these other sculpture gardens.
Upcoming Family-Friendly Events
Events TBA
Fun Past Events We Hope to See Again
- Caponi Community Leaf Fest & Iron Pour - 08/09/2025 - 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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