Background/History
Amusement rides have been offered to the public in a four-acre site adjacent to the Como Zoo since 1949. As part of a larger plan to improve Como Park, the City of Saint Paul issued an RFP in November 2003 to find new ideas to redevelop the amusement area. Lancer Hospitality, owned by Twin Cities’ residents Glenn Baron and Steve Craver was awarded a 15-year redevelopment and management contract. The amusement area generates additional revenues for the City of Saint Paul to support operations and attractions at Como Park.

The new four-acre amusement park, Como Town, opened in May, 2005. The park is located at 1301 Midway Parkway, 1/2 mile west of Lexington Parkway and Horton Avenue in Saint Paul. Como Park is one of the region’s most popular attractions, attracting 1 million people to Saint Paul each year.

Lancer Hospitality invested more than $4 million in private funding to create Como Town and install its proposed design. Como Town features over 18 traditional and

  
interactive rides including the ultimate jungle-gym—Hodge Podge Park—and three rides in 2007, Traffic Jam! bumper cars, Pony Carts and Classic Cruisers. In 2008 Tornado! was added and in 2010—Splash Zone and Tilt-A-Whirl!

Como Town also includes games, face-painting, caricatures, and crazy hair.

Como Town features FREE activities and events including storytelling, puppet shows, and children’s music. There is no admission fee to the Como Town or Como Park Zoo & Conservatory. A $2 per person donation is suggested for the Como Zoo and the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory. For Como Town rides and attractions, check our ticket prices.

Como Town is open seasonally from late-April or early May until the beginning of October. Hours and days vary, call for information 651-487-2121 or check our 2011 Como Town hours.