Harriet Island Regional Park, Saint Paul
Facts and practical information
The Harriet Island Pavilion, also known as the Clarence W. Wigington Pavilion, is a park pavilion on Harriet Island just across the Mississippi River from downtown Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States. It was designed by Clarence W. Wigington, the nation's first black municipal architect, and renamed for Wigington after a 2000 restoration. Harriet island was named for Harriet Bishop, a Baptist school teacher from Vermont. She arrived in Saint Paul in 1847, was involved in the temperance movement, and opened the first school in the frontier city, teaching children of diverse ethnic, racial, and religious backgrounds. ()
Harriet Island Regional Park – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Xcel Energy Center, Cray Plaza, Science Museum of Minnesota, CHS Field.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Which popular attractions are close to Harriet Island Regional Park?
How to get to Harriet Island Regional Park by public transport?
Bus
- 5th Street & Market Street • Lines: 351, 351H, 353, 363, 94D, 94F (16 min walk)
- 6th Street & Washington Street • Lines: 351, 351H, 353, 363, 94D, 94F (18 min walk)
Light rail
- Central Station • Lines: 902 (20 min walk)
- Union Depot • Lines: 902 (26 min walk)
Train
- Saint Paul Union Depot (25 min walk)