Indian Mounds Regional Park - Family Fun Twin Cities

Address: 10 Mounds Boulevard, Saint Paul, MN, 55106
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Indian Mounds Regional Park is located on the scenic bluffs of the Mississippi River on the eastern side of downtown Saint Paul. A place of deep significance to some indigenous peoples, families can spend an afternoon exploring the land’s historical significance or study the native trees on the land. The park has family friendly amenities that include a playground, a picnic area and grills, trails for biking and hiking, public art and the historic burial mounds it is named for. There is also a shelter and restrooms onsite.

Playground at Indian Mounds Park, Saint Paul, MN — A good sized playground sits near the parking and picnic shelters.

Indian Mounds Regional Park Tree Trek

If you have a kid who is interested in botany or maybe just likes leaves, you can go on a self-guided Tree Trek through the park. This nature trail will lead hikers through the park to view a variety of native trees. Print a PDF map here, and enjoy a mile hike around the park that leads you to 28 different types of trees. Find this and other ideas in our article, Twin Cities Quests and Treasure Hunts for Families.

Birthday Parties at Indian Mounds Park

There are two shelters available for rental at this park. For more information about reserving a shelter, call the Park Permit Office at 651-632-5111 between 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. weekdays.

Indian Burial Mounds Historical Marker in Indian Mounds Park, Saint Paul, Minnesota — Indian Burial Mounds Historical Marker overlooking a sacred burial place

Historic Significance of Indian Mounds Regional Park

Learn more about the historical significance of the park at MNopedia .

More Information:

Park Webpage: Indian Mounds Regional Park

Phone: 651-266-6400
Park Hours: Sunrise to 11:00 pm

Note: The City reminds us,”please respect these burial mounds, sacred for over 2,000 years, to the first people of Minnesota.”

One of six burial mounds found in Indian Mounds Park, Saint Paul, MN — The six burial mounds at St. Paul’s Indian Mounds Park are among the oldest human-made structures in Minnesota

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