Upper Landing Park
Located on Shepard Road and Chestnut, this newly renovated park
offers an intimate river setting for visitors looking to get away
from the busy city situated on the bluffs above. The park features
numerous seating areas along the Mississippi River, a public plaza
for gatherings and a connection to the Mississippi River Trail. At
the center of these renovations is the St. Paul
City House (St. Paul Municipal Grain Terminal), which has been
restored and converted into an interpretive center and event
venue.
Activities: bicycle/walking trail extends
along the entire length of the park. The park also has seating
areas and a plaza for gathering. The St. Paul City House offers
interpretive signage with an event area that can accommodate 275
guests.
Hours: The park is open from dawn to dusk
unless otherwise posted.
Mississippi River Geocache: River Rocks!
The Mississippi River Geocache is a series of caches placed
within the Mississippi National
River and Recreation Area, a 72-mile stretch of the Mississippi
River from the cities of Dayton and Ramsey in the north to just
south of Hastings, Minnesota.
You can find out more about the Mississippi River Geocache
series by visiting the park website. If you'd like
to find out more about how the river was formed, and alternatively,
how the river formed the Twin Cities landscape visit: Twin Cities
Geology.
Other Mississippi River Geocaches in Upper Landing
Park
