St.Cloud is so fortunate to have two beautiful parks separated by one street. Clemens Gardens and Munsinger Garden. I call them sister jewels because you can't visit one and not the other!
Here you will find 20 acres of gardens, statuary, winding garden paths, ponds and fountains and a gift shop along the banks of the Mississippi River. The gardens are open daily throughout the summer from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. with FREE admission!!!
Clemens Gardens were developed in 1986 as a gift of love from Bill Clemens to his wife Virginia. As his wife became ill and was not able to get out much he had a Rose Garden planted (she loved roses) across the street from their house. Virginia could see the flowers she loved. The Virginia Clemens rose garden now features over 1,000 roses.
Along with the Rose Garden, Clemens Gardens also has a Rest Area Garden featuring a 24' fountain, a gift shop, sitting deck and restrooms. There is the Formal Garden, a White Garden, a Perennial Garden and a Treillage Garden which features a 100' long treillage with a 20' cast-iron arbor dome.
You'll find perennials, annuals, shrubs and succulents in the gardens.
Down the hill and across the street lies the sister garden of Munsinger. The Works Progress Administration of the 1930's help to build this peaceful and shady cottage-style garden. There are many tall pine and oak trees in this location.
Heart shaped garden in Munsinger.
Munsinger Gardens feature winding paths, ponds, fountains, a great view of the Mississippi, a historic cabin, wishing well, special events area and resident peacocks.
Red Salvia Hill. Many families come to take photos here every year.
There is also music in Munsinger Gardens on some Sundays in the summer. Root Beer floats for $1 are also offered during the concerts. This year's schedule includes:
June 12 Charlie Roth
June 26 Monday Night Jazz
July 10 Harper's Chord
July 24 Dennis Warner
August 7 Brendan Bushman Woodwind Trio
August 21 Pachanga Society
Bring a lawn chair or blanket to enjoy music in the gardens!
For more info: www.ci.stcloud.mn.us/Park/Gardens
For a calendar of events: www.MunsingerClemens.com
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