Indian Mounds Regional Park

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"Sites of St. Paul's Native Origin Six out of what was once at least 16 Native American burial mounds remain preserved atop the bluffs overlooking St. Paul and the Mississippi River. These sites, 1,500–2,000 years old, are thought to have been built by the Hopewellians and then added to by the Dakotas. Upon excavation, archaeologists discovered a variety of offerings, such as mussel shells, arrowheads, copper ornaments, and bear teeth, as well as an unprecedented clay death mask with the imprint of the original face fully intact in the mold."

Hyde Rocha-Morgan

Google

Very nice park, a decent amount of people there. Very peaceful. Kind of overshadowed by the airport, which is visible from the park. Good view of Saint Paul

Mama Etna

Google

I visited this park in the morning hours. This is when it is at its best. You can see eagles and deer here if you are quiet. It is absolutely lovely in the Fall. A note on the homeless staying in the park. In 2023, they used the Echo Pavillion as a shelter. This is not a suitable place to shelter. Wind and rain howls through this structure in storms, and when it is being used this way, park guests can not visit it. This year, the issue in the park is people parking overnight in their cars and sleeping in them, especially along the curb next to the picnic area. On one occasion, one of these overnight sleepers menaced a park guest using the fitness trail. I have seen them stepping out of their cars and just waiting. These persons present a hazard to cyclists and pedestrians using the trail.

Sky Ashley

Google

Great park for a walk or skyline view of the city! Playground, pavilions and basketball courts and grills too I think through out the park. A historic beautiful must see staple of St. Paul! Just took off 1 star for the rowdy crowds of kids that form at night doing shady stuff but cops roll through often to try an keep things safe and quiet!

Kirsten Wood

Google

This park has a beautiful overlook of downtown saint paul and nice walking paths. You can make a decent length loop and I loved the hills for getting the heart rate up. There are field of prairie and wild flowers and it's so beautiful in the spring. I've seen deer several times. A nice gem right near the cities. It's also great if you like plane spotting as you can observe the runways of the little Saint Paul airport. There are a few ways that it's getting run down. the tennis courts especially. If visiting the burial mounds please be respectful of the cultural significance they have, and leave the items left.

Alex Gayner

Google

This park has a lot to offer. Open fields, park benches, Pavilions, a playground, public restroom, even a wonderful scenic view of the city. The burial grounds can also be a great sight if your into it. One complaint I do have however is that there's an ugly tennis court with cracks everywhere, and grass growing all over the court. Compared to the rest of the park it just looks hideous. The city either needs to tear it down or renovate it. Aside from that you got yourself a nice park. This place seems ideal for family picnics, or short strolls.

MADVIU

Google

Lovely park with an interesting group of people that you sometimes see at the end of the day on a summer night. Other than that there are very good views of the city of Saint Paul and is a nice place to just "let go" for a few minutes. Also fun to see the fireworks on the 4th. :)

MJ Berst

Google

So, I've been doing this thing since Daylight Savings time happened a few weeks ago, that I was going to try once a week (whether permitting) to go visit a spot in or around the Twin Cities and watch the sun set after work. This past week, I went to Indians Mound Park in St. Paul and was not disappointed. The park offers a unique view of the river and the city behind it - and it also boasts 6 prehistoric Indian burial mounds. It's pretty sweet. I'd like to go back in the spring or summer because there was still quite a bit of snow on the ground and I wasn't able to explore the park as much as I would've like. Overall, it looks well-kept and seems like I fun place to take in. As I drove down the hill, I was able to capture several other photos, and it brought pure joy to my heart to see that I wasn't the only one enjoying mother nature's work of art that evening.

Valentine Nde

Google

Excellent spot to host events as well as just hangout with friends a d family. Great play ground for kids. Very clean and we'll take care of.

Mayra P.

Yelp

I love this place e is so peaceful Perfect to come late and take your time and chill

Nhina Y.

Yelp

The park is fairly quiet in the evening. Catch the sun setting, it's gorgeous. It's the perfect sunset stroll if you're looking for a picture op.

Angeleyes M.

Yelp

awesome place and relaxing so romantic This is the place when you have a lot of stress or anxiety or something in your life that is not control of this is the spot we can go pray to relax

Brent M.

Yelp

Absolutely gorgeous views from this park. This is a park I would take visitors to so they can see how beautiful St. Paul is.

Jack G.

Yelp

Ever since my first trip up to this park I have been amazed and enjoyed the views that it offers. It arguably has the best views of St Paul and is a great vantage point. There is amble parking along for this park (even if occasionally there are a few creepy looking characters hanging around). I often see people taking photographs up here which really is no surprise given the views and easily accessible location. Summer or winter this place looks impressive. It can get a little windy but it is so worth if for the views and a quiet place to relax. Combine this with the historical and cultural background of the area and it makes for a place you gotta check out!

Zachary S.

Yelp

It amazes me that burial grounds exist so close to downtown. These six little mounds are a couple thousand years old, and sit atop a nice bluff. You can tell a lot about a people by how they treat their dead. I think there were more, but early settlers didn't know what the F was up and leveled several of them before figuring it out. What a peaceful place to snow shoe and take in the views of the river and the skyline of St. Paul and the regional airport (whose plows were active on the runways, their beeps could be heard from where we were) and the massive train yard down by the river is fun to watch. Can't wait to come back in the summer with bikes and take in the greenery.

Sarah C.

Yelp

I have: walked, run, played tennis, taken photos, and taught my other half to drive a standard in this park. Those little mounds are freaky, but I'm glad the city had the good sense to commemorate the piece of history. The tennis courts hardly ever get used and you don't have to pay to use them (save for knee pain, you always pay in that department). I frequently walk through here and imagine what it would be like to live in one of those little houses that looks out at the city. Some day.

Ana P.

Yelp

Gorgeous views of the city provided the weather is agreeable. Benches all around to enjoy a nice picnic while drinking in the sites of the city. Great for photoshoots too.

Anthony K.

Yelp

I remember coming here since I was young I still constantly am stopping by its a amazing view of downtown saint paul from the top of the bluffs overall one of my favorite things about the eastside!

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