Address: 221 5th Street East, Saint Paul, MN, 55101
Upcoming Events: Jump to Mears Park Events
Website Mears Park
Mears Park is located in downtown Saint Paul and features a stream running diagonally through the park. The park has a covered bandshell that hosts concerts and festivals throughout the year.
Ideas for family fun at Mears Park
- Attend a concert or community festival at the bandshell. During the summer Music in Mears and the Twin Cities Jazz Festival both host Free Summer Concerts at this park.
- Line up to view the annual Saint Paul St. Patrick’s Day Parade. The parade traditionally stars in Mears and ends by CHS Field.
- Enjoy the holiday lights that decorate the park each December.
- Pack a picnic to enjoy in the park on a sunny afternoon. Then take a stroll through Saint Paul’s Lowertown district.
- Explore the gardens & stream that runs through the park. You might want to pack a change of clothes if you plan to let your kids really explore the stream.
Related content
- FREE Summer Concerts in the Twin Cities
- Twin Cities Festivals & Fairs: A Year-Round Minnesota Family Guide
- Saint Patrick’s Day: Fun at Home or Around Town
Upcoming Family-Friendly Events
- Music in Mears Lunchtime Tuesdays (FREE) - 06/16/2026 - 08/08/2026 - 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
- Twin Cities Jazz Festival - 06/19/2026 - 06/20/2026 - 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Music in Mears Lunchtime Tuesdays (FREE) - 06/24/2026 - 08/19/2026 - 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Fun Past Events We Hope to See Again
- Downtown Saint Paul Block Party (FREE) - 05/30/2025 - 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Lowertown Sounds (FREE) - 08/14/2025 - 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- Saint Paul Downtown Block Party - 08/29/2025 - 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Mears Park Holiday Lighting Ceremony - 11/22/2025 - 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
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