🎨 New Release! People & Parks: A Colorful History of Saint Paul Parks
Pre-order your copy today—and join us for the celebration!
We’re thrilled to announce the launch of a brand-new book that brings Saint Paul’s incredible parks to life—one page at a time!
People & Parks: A Colorful History of Saint Paul Parks is a beautiful and bold collaboration between the Saint Paul Parks Conservancy and the Ramsey County Historical Society. This unique “grown-up” coloring book blends stunning illustrations by artist Jeanne Kosfeld with fascinating historical stories written by Kathy Berdan, celebrating 20 of Saint Paul’s most iconic parks.
🌿 From Rice Park to Swede Hollow, Como to Phalen, you’ll discover the hidden histories, environmental treasures, and community changemakers who shaped our nationally acclaimed park system—all while adding your own splash of color.
📚 How to Get Your Copy
Pre-order your signed copy today at stpaulparks.org/book—or be among the first to pick one up at one of our exciting launch events below!
🎉 Celebrate with Us at a Book Launch Event!
📖 Book & Brew
🗓️ Saturday, May 10 | 2–5 PM
📍 Waldmann Brewery, 445 Smith Ave N, Saint Paul
Enjoy live music, meet the artists, and take a walking tour of Historic Irvine Park. Plus, get a free buy-one-get-one-beer with each book purchase!
🎁 Parks Giving Day
🗓️ Friday, May 16 | 12–1 PM
📍 Irvine Park, 25 Walnut St, Saint Paul
Celebrate the 176th birthday of Saint Paul’s parks, enjoy music and food trucks, and hear a special “State of the Parks” address from City leaders.
🚶♂️ Win Your Copy in The Great Park Walk!
Even better—you can win a free copy of People & Parks just by playing The Great Park Walk! Visit all 20 featured parks, complete fun missions using the Goosechase app, and unlock this special prize (and many more!).
Registration is free and open now at TheGreatParkWalk.org. It’s a perfect way to turn your coloring book into a real-life Saint Paul parks adventure.
🎨 Don’t miss your chance to color the history of our parks—pre-order now, celebrate with us, or walk your way to a copy!
