Rice Park

Beautiful park, love all the statues and the fountain. Great view of the Landmark Center. However, just like with any city, I would recommend using the buddy system walking around at night.

Rice Park is a beautiful little oasis right in the heart of downtown Saint Paul. Surrounded by some of the city’s most iconic buildings — including the Landmark Center, Ordway, and the Saint Paul Hotel — the park offers a peaceful, scenic spot to relax, people-watch, or enjoy a stroll. It’s well-kept, with lovely landscaping, benches, and public art, including the charming Peanuts character statues that add a playful, local touch. Whether you’re grabbing a coffee nearby or heading to a show, it’s a perfect place to pause and take in the surroundings. At night, the park lights up beautifully, making it especially magical in the winter with the holiday lights. It’s compact but full of charm — a great little gem in the middle of the city.

I work downtown Saint Paul and Rice Park is my favorite spot to sit outside during lunch and enjoy the sunshine, the birds and the waterfountain. The architecture of the MN Landmark Center, Ordway, Saint Paul Hotel, & surrounding buildings are absolutely amazing. Also there are food trucks during summer and sometimes live music.

Rice Park is a charming and picturesque spot in the heart of St. Paul! The park is beautifully maintained, and during the winter, it transforms into a magical wonderland with twinkling lights and a festive atmosphere. It’s a great spot for photos or just soaking in the city’s vibe. Whether you’re attending an event nearby or simply exploring downtown, Rice Park is worth a visit!

This park has a large fountain as well as a large grassy area with some benches and shaded areas. Two of the three sets of Peanut statues are located here, as well as the F. Scott Fitzgerald statue.

Perfectly located in downtown Saint Paul, Rice Park is a well-appointed, well-maintained and clean park where tranquility and peace reign. It's a great place to relax, take a break or eat. I recommend it to families and children.

Beautiful, clean park to walk or spend some time chilling in St. Paul downtown across from St. Paul Hotel. Nice flower lined paths, lots of benches and it’s photography friendly with the Landmark Center in the background.

Visited Rice Park in summer time and I found it lacking enough shaded spaces. But the layout is nice and is located across the street from the Landmark Bldg. I enjoyed a hotdog from one of the vendors there and enjoyed people watching for a bit. Very cool water feature. Hot day in Minneapolis.