Swede Hollow Park park
Swede Hollow Park
Reasons to Visit:
1. Historical Significance: Swede Hollow Park preserves the history of the immigrant communities that settled in the area in the late 1800s. Exploring the park allows visitors to learn about the lives of Swedish, Italian, and Mexican immigrants who once inhabited the hollow.
2. Natural Beauty: Despite being situated in an urban setting, Swede Hollow Park is a serene and peaceful place. The park is home to lush greenery, picturesque walking trails, and a creek that flows through the hollow, creating a tranquil atmosphere.
3. Outdoor Recreation: The park offers ample opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, hiking, jogging, and picnicking. The well-maintained trails provide a pleasant experience for visitors seeking to enjoy nature.
Points of Interest:
1. Historical Markers: Swede Hollow Park features numerous historical markers throughout the area. These markers provide information about the past inhabitants, their way of life, and the importance of the hollow to the community.
2. Ruins and Foundations: Several remnants of the past can still be seen in Swede Hollow Park, including old foundations and ruins. These remnants offer a glimpse into the lives of the settlements that once thrived in the hollow.
3. Scenic Overlooks: The park offers various vantage points that allow visitors to take in the beautiful views of the surrounding area. From the hills of Swede Hollow, one can enjoy panoramic views of St. Paul's skyline and the Mississippi River.
Interesting Facts:
1. Swede Hollow was once a thriving community but was eventually abandoned due to poor living conditions and health concerns in the early 1900s.
2. The park has been restored and preserved over the years, transforming it into a recreational area for visitors to appreciate its natural and historical significance.
Best Time of Year to Visit:
The ideal time to visit Swede Hollow Park is during the spring and summer months, from April to September. During this time, the park is at its greenest, with trees in full bloom and the creek flowing steadily. The weather is also more favorable for outdoor activities during these months.
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Park & land designation reference
A quick legend for the federal and state land categories Snoflo tracks. Each designation comes with different rules around access, recreation, and resource extraction.
- National Park
- Large protected natural areas managed by the federal government to preserve significant landscapes, ecosystems, and cultural resources; recreation is allowed but conservation is the priority.
- State Park
- Public natural or recreational areas managed by a state government, typically smaller than national parks and focused on regional natural features, recreation, and education.
- Local Park
- Community-level parks managed by cities or counties, emphasizing recreation, playgrounds, sports, and green space close to populated areas.
- Wilderness Area
- The highest level of land protection in the U.S.; designated areas where nature is left essentially untouched, with no roads, structures, or motorized motorized access permitted.
- National Recreation Area
- Areas set aside primarily for outdoor recreation (boating, hiking, fishing, often around reservoirs, rivers, or scenic landscapes); may allow more development.
- National Conservation Area (BLM)
- BLM-managed areas with special ecological, cultural, or scientific value; more protection than typical BLM land but less strict than Wilderness Areas.
- State Forest
- State-managed forests focused on habitat, watershed, recreation, and sustainable timber harvest.
- Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Land
- Vast federal lands managed for mixed use -- recreation, grazing, mining, conservation -- with fewer restrictions than national parks or forests.
Plan your visit down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Area campgrounds
Snoflo-tracked campgrounds within reach of Swede Hollow Park, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Elmo County Park Preserve | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Lebanon Hills Campground | ✓ | ✓ | → |
| Lebanon Hills Regional Park | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Kestrel | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Goldfinch | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Cardinal | ✗ | ✗ | → |
Plan a longer trip
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Responsible recreation & Leave No Trace
- Know before you go
- Check the operator's site for hours, permit requirements, seasonal closures, and fire restrictions before heading out.
- Stay on trail
- Stick to marked paths to protect vegetation, prevent erosion, and avoid disturbing wildlife habitat.
- Respect wildlife
- Observe from a distance, never feed wildlife, and store food securely if camping is permitted on-site.
- Pack it in, pack it out
- Carry out all trash, food scraps, and gear. Many parks have limited or no trash service.
- Leave what you find
- Don't take rocks, plants, or artifacts. They make the park what it is for the next visitor.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Swede Hollow Park as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, freezing temperatures, fire-restriction days), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Swede Hollow Park
What can I do at Swede Hollow Park?
Most Snoflo-tracked parks support hiking, picnicking, and wildlife viewing. Check the operator's site for activity-specific rules (camping, fishing, paddling, hunting).
How fresh is the weather data?
The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from NOAA / yr.no. Streamflow comes live from USGS streamgauges.
When is the best time to visit?
Use the 15-day temperature & precipitation outlook on this page to plan -- pick a window with comfortable temperatures and low precipitation.
How do I get to Swede Hollow Park?
Tap Directions in the hero above to open driving directions in Google Maps, or Open in map to center the Snoflo interactive map on the park.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this park, set a threshold (temperature, precipitation), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Other parks near here
Snoflo-tracked parks within driving distance of Swede Hollow Park.