City of St. Paul-Como

Website: www.comopark.org, www.ci.stpaul.mn.us

County: Ramsey

Population: 12,435 (2000)

Median Income: $38,774

Hospitals: St. Joseph's, Regions, United

School District(s): St. Paul (625)

St. Paul Parks & Recreation

Como Park
For over one hundred years, Como Park has played a vital role in meeting the recreational needs of residents of Saint Paul and surrounding communities. Inspired in part by the landscape designs of H.W.S. Cleveland, Frederick Nussbaumer, Superintendent of Parks from 1891 to 1922, worked tirelessly to create an outdoor haven for the area's urban population. Nussbaumer strongly advocated for a wide variety of free or reasonably priced recreational activities, services, and educational opportunities for all park visitors. The park as we know it today continues to carry out this original vision.

The City of Saint Paul, Division of Parks and Recreation has great places to visit and fun activities for the whole family to enjoy. Included among its facilities are over 160 parks and open spaces, the Como Park Zoo and Marjorie McNeely Conservatory, 41 recreation centers, a 9 hole and three 18 hole golf courses, over 100 miles of trails, indoor and outdoor pools, a public beach, sports and aquatics facilities, and wonderful rental facilities for weddings, picnics, and corporate events.

Electric:
Xcel Energy, www.xcelenergy.com, (800) 895-4999
Gas:
Xcel Energy, www.xcelenergy.com, (800) 895-4999
Phone:
Qwest Communications, www.qwest.com, (800) 244-1111
Cable:
Comcast, www.comcast.com, (651) 222-3333
Water/Sewer:
City of St. Paul, 651-266-6350