Avoid the parking challenges, take the FREE Como Shuttle!
2011 SHUTTLE SERVICE STARTS APRIL 30!
Visitors can avoid parking hassles with our free shuttle service! Shuttle service begins weekends April 30 – September 25 (with the exception of June 17-19 & July 2-4, when there will be no service), and daily service begins June 4 – August 7. The shuttle bus allows passengers to board at the staffed off-site parking lot at the Minnesota State Fair Grounds, located on the south side of Como Avenue across from the State Fair’s Warner Coliseum (unless other location is noted below) and within minutes of the front doors of the Visitor Center. The shuttle runs continuously 9:30am – 6:30pm. The busses are wheelchair and stroller accessible.
Beginning May 1st new residential permit parking restrictions will be in effect. There will be no parking allowed on many streets west of Como Park from 10am-4pm, May 1-September 30 without a City issued permit. Do not park on streets with signs indicating “Permit Parking Only”. See the map below for specific parking restrictions.
Many institutions & destinations in St. Paul, such as colleges and heavily visited shopping areas, have permit parking in & around the surrounding neighborhoods. Permit parking was sought after by the surrounding residents and implemented by Saint Paul City Council in 2011. Como Park Zoo & Conservatory recognizes & respects that the parking outside of the park should be easily accessible and obtainable for residents. If you do choose to drive to Como , we strongly encourage you to use the free shuttle service.
To get to us by bus, visit Metro Transit.org for schedules/bus routes or call 612-373-3333.
To find directions to the park by bicycle, follow this link: http://www.cyclopath.org/.
Click on the map above for an enlarged view.
2011 Shuttle Schedule
| FROM | TO | PICK UP/DROP OFF | ADDRESS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4/30 | 5/1 | South side of Como Ave across from the State Fair’s Warner Coliseum | 1670 Como Ave |
| 5/7 | 5/7 | South side of Como Ave across from the State Fair’s Warner Coliseum | 1670 Como Ave |
| 5/14 | 5/15 | South side of Como Ave across from the State Fair’s Warner Coliseum | 1670 Como Ave |
| 5/21 | 5/22 | South side of Como Ave across from the State Fair’s Warner Coliseum | 1670 Como Ave |
| 5/28 | 5/30 | South side of Como Ave across from the State Fair’s Warner Coliseum | 1670 Como Ave |
| 6/4 | 6/16 | South side of Como Ave across from the State Fair’s Warner Coliseum | 1670 Como Ave |
| 6/17 | 6/19 | NO SHUTTLE SERVICE | |
| 6/20 | 7/1 | South side of Como Ave across from the State Fair’s Warner Coliseum | 1670 Como Ave |
| 7/2 | 7/3 | NO SHUTTLE SERVICE | |
| 7/4 | 8/7 | South side of Como Ave across from the State Fair’s Warner Coliseum | 1670 Como Ave |
| 8/13 | 8/14 | TBD | |
| 8/20 | 8/21 | St Paul Public Schools Central Facility Lot | 1930 Como Ave. |
| 8/27 | 8/28 | Midway Stadium | 1771 Energy Park Drive |
| 9/3 | 9/5 | McMurray Fields |
Jessamine Ave. & Lexington Parkway |
| 9/10 | 9/11 | St Paul Public Schools Central Facility Lot | 1930 Como Ave. |
| 9/17 | 9/18 | Midway Stadium | 1771 Energy Park Drive |
| 9/24 | 9/25 | Midway Stadium | 1771 Energy Park Drive |
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