Jul 25, 2023 - Things to Do

Playground, pickleball courts open at St. Paul's Highland Bridge site

St. Paul has a new playground.

Driving the news: City leaders recently celebrated the grand opening of Assembly Union Park, the newest public feature of the Highland Bridge development.

What to expect: Super tall slides, swings, climbable structures and a smaller area for tots. There's not much shade so far, so bring a hat.

The 1.5 acre park also includes a basketball court and what the city is calling its first courts made specifically for pickleball.

Zoom out: The broader development includes two other playgrounds, water features, a walking path, volleyball courts and skate park so far.

Of note: The park is named after the auto workers who assembled cars at the Ford plant that used to occupy the site, per The Pioneer Press.

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