Since 1887

Desnoyer Park

Saint Paul, Minnesota

Aerials of the neighborhood by neighbor, Dave Trampe

"Nestled on the bluffs of the Mississippi River is one of St. Paul's most secluded neighborhoods."
- Jim Vogt - Desnoyer Park: A History of the Neighborhood

NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS

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2026 Desnoyer Park Fire & Ice Party
Friday, January 9th, 2026 from 5-7 PM

Fire & Ice 2025-26 (Winter’s annual response to Summer’s neighborhood picnic) is about connecting with neighbors, the hunt for the  Desnoyer medallion, free hot dogs/chips, cocoa & cider, s’more fixing for the bonfire, and lots of ice skating. We will also have Desnoyer Park winter merchandise at the event this year (Desnoyer Park stocking hats, pint glasses, long-sleeve shirts, and sweatshirts). 

No registration required, just show up for the fun!

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Where are we

At the corner of Pelham Boulevard and Doane Avenue, you’ll find what our neighborhood was named after – Desnoyer Park.

The neighborhood has approximately 300 households and some 1,000 residents. Platted in 1887, the historic Desnoyer Park neighborhood lies between the Mississippi River Blvd., Marshall, Cretin, and St. Anthony Aves., and the Town and Country Club on Otis Ave. The Desnoyer Park neighborhood is part of the Union Park District in St. Paul.