Como Lake, Saint Paul

Name: Como Lake
Address: 1360 Lexington Pkwy N, Saint Paul, 55103, United States

#35 among attractions in Saint Paul

Nature, Natural attraction, Lake, Park

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Facts and practical information

Como Lake is a 70.5-acre lake up to 15.5 feet deep in St. Paul, Minnesota, United States. It, along with the neighboring Como Park, has been a recreation area for residents of the Twin Cities for more than a century. It was named in 1848 by local farmer Charles Perry. A pavilion sits on the west side of the lake, and plays host to theatrical performances and concerts during the warmer months. The park features a variety of attractions, including the Como Park Zoo and Conservatory and the Como Regional Park Pool. ()

Area: 70.5 acres (0.1102 mi²)Maximum depth: 15 ftElevation: 883 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 44°58'47"N, 93°8'25"W

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1360 Lexington Pkwy NComo ParkSaint Paul 55103 United States

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Como Lake – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Como Regional Park Pool, Bandana Square, Como Town, Marjorie McNeely Conservatory.

0.5 miSW
Watersports, Swimming, Amusement park
Como Regional Park Pool, Saint Paul
13 min walk • Como Regional Park Pool or just Como Pool is a public swimming pool located in the Como Park neighborhood of Saint Paul, Minnesota.
0.8 miSW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Bandana Square, Saint Paul
22 min walk • Bandana Square, formerly the Como Shops of the Northern Pacific Railway, is currently an office center. However, it was originally designed to be an enclosed shopping center in the Energy Park neighborhood of Saint Paul, Minnesota.
0.6 miW
Scenic place with a lake, zoo and gardens
Como Town, Saint Paul
16 min walk • Como Zoo was the first zoo established in Minnesota. Founded in 1897, the zoo is located within Como Park, in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Como Zoo is a member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums.
0.6 miW
Park, Garden, Zoo
Marjorie McNeely Conservatory, Saint Paul
15 min walk • The Como Park Zoo and Marjorie McNeely Conservatory are located in Como Park at 1225 Estabrook Drive, Saint Paul, Minnesota. The park, zoo and conservatory are owned by the City of Saint Paul and are a division of Saint Paul Parks and Recreation.
1.2 miS
44°57'43"N • 93°8'19"W
Frogtown Farm, Saint Paul
32 min walk • Park
1.4 miSW
Park
Horton Park, Saint Paul
36 min walk • Horton Park is a small arboretum in Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States. Known primarily for its variety of trees, Horton Park has become a symbol of the Saint Paul Midway community.
1.1 miW
Hospital, Tudor Revival architecture, Health
Salvation Army, Saint Paul
28 min walk • The Salvation Army Women's Home and Hospital, now The Salvation Army's Booth Brown House, is a 1912 brick Tudor Revival style building designed by Clarence H. Johnston, Sr. in Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States.
1.4 miSE
Neighbourhood
Frogtown, Saint Paul
35 min walk • Frogtown is a neighborhood in Saint Paul in the U.S. state of Minnesota. Built around University Avenue, the Thomas-Dale neighborhood is colloquially known as Frogtown. Historically, Frogtown was a subsection of the current Thomas-Dale neighborhood.
1.1 miNW
Street
Larpenteur Avenue, Saint Paul
28 min walk • Larpenteur Avenue is a main thoroughfare in Ramsey County, Minnesota, United States. Originally named Minneapolis Avenue, it was renamed by the Saint Paul City Council in 1904 in honor of Auguste Louis Larpenteur, a fur trader and one of the original 12 citizens in the city of Saint Paul.
0.4 miE
American foursquare architecture
Casiville Bullard House, Saint Paul
10 min walk • The Casiville Bullard House is a historic house in Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States. It was built from 1909 to 1910 by stonemason and bricklayer Casiville Bullard, one of the few known African-American skilled workers active in the building trades in early-20th-century Saint Paul.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Como Lake?

Nearby attractions include Casiville Bullard House, Saint Paul (10 min walk), Marjorie McNeely Conservatory, Saint Paul (15 min walk), Como Town, Saint Paul (16 min walk).

How to get to Como Lake by public transport?

The nearest stations to Como Lake:

Bus

Como Blvd E • Lines: 3A (7 min walk)
Como Av • Lines: 3A (7 min walk)