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At one point in St Paul’s history, Swede Hollow Park was home to vibrant immigrant communities. It is now a quiet park below the bustle of downtown, a streak of green in an otherwise urban setting. A multi-use trail loops along a trickle of a stream and, at its south end, links to the Bruce Vento Nature Sanctuary. A note to those considering bringing children along: at many points, a steep set of stairs is required to access the Hollow. There is no playground or other facilities (including water). As with all parks, exercise caution when visiting, particularly when the sun goes down. Minneapolis Parks Foundation recommends this park for birding because of its natural areas and proximity to water. You’ll need to pack your own gear, but we have a birding checklist here. Stay tuned. Saint Paul is currently developing a master plan for this park. Objectives of this plan will be to: Visitors in the summer months can check out the newly planted perennial garden at the Beaumont Avenue entrance. It was one of three perennial gardens added to Saint Paul parks in 2018. This garden focuses on native and pollinator-friendly plants, incorporating a variety of species, some of which were already present in the landscape. The parks department tells us that while the garden started with an organized look, as it self-seeds over time, it will become more naturally intermixed in the future. Perennial gardens were planted on Burns Ave, Swede Hollow, and Trout Brook Nature Sanctuary in 2018
Birding at Swede Hollow
Swede Hollow Master Plan
Perennial Garden at Swede Hollow Park
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