Munsinger Gardens
Munsinger Gardens
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6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Monday
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Saturday
6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Sunday
6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
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Located along the scenic Mississippi River, these gardens are known for their shade-loving plants including numerous hostas and ferns.
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Kate Illinois1
Illinois4,861 contributions
Sep 2020
Beautiful tranquil setting along the Mississippi River. Enjoyed walking the meandering pathway and discovering another peaceful setting. We were able to see baby peacocks. Open 7AM to 10PM. Street parking. Munsinger Gardens is about 14 acres which is adjacent to Clemens Gardens. Clemens is uphill from Munsinger. We found 2 uphill paths that lead to Clemens Gardens. Clemens Gardens is more of a formal garden setting. Both gardens were a memorable experience. There a benches throughout to rest and enjoy the stillness. We walked aound and enjoyed our morning coffee. Would never think you were in the edge of a city.
Written October 23, 2020
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cphannah
Franklin, TN135 contributions
Oct 2020
We had planned to visit the gardens before heading out of town. When it started snowing, we debated about going. We decided to at least drive by, and ended up staying for a while. It was beautiful in the snow. I imagine this is a great spot to visit in Spring and Summer.
Written October 25, 2020
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SaltyKansan
Kansas1,605 contributions
Jul 2024 • Couples
The reviews were too good to be true...well, they were true! Absolutely beautiful, and peaceful on the Mississippi River with seemingly never-ending floral beauty. Truly impressive how well these gardens are maintained, and I'd vote for the best gardens in the USA!
Written August 4, 2024
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maapar
Mount Pleasant, SC968 contributions
Sep 2024 • Couples
Visited here on way to Minneapolis and so glad that we did. These gardens as well as the Clemens gardens across the street are definitely worth a visit. There is a great variety of flowers and all are very well tended. There was a wishing well full of flowers and peacocks roosting. Beautiful place
Written September 24, 2024
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dmkrusito
Maple Grove, MN109 contributions
Aug 2020
This is a beautiful memorial garden! Very thoughtfully laid out & planned. Right along the Mississippi river, with walking paths, fountains, & flower eye candy! Definitely worth a day trip to St. Cloud. It's complimented by the Clemens Garden across the street!
Written August 12, 2020
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Ketan Deshpande
Maple Grove, MN568 contributions
Jul 2017 • Family
Munsinger and Clemens Gardens are adjacent gardens that are maintained by all volunteer group and provide a great opportunity for photographers and nature lovers to enjoy a wide variety of flora in one area. Gardens are located in St. Cloud, 1.5 hour north-west of downtown Minneapolis. Gardens also provide a great opportunity for picnic areas. Find videos on Google including a few that I have posted and schedule a visit to Minnesota's hidden treasure.
Written July 10, 2017
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Dickson0202
Plymouth, MN1,077 contributions
Jul 2017 • Friends
Only an hour out of the metro area are gardens of sheer perfection! Color themed sections....the all white was a stunner and cooling on a hot summer day. If you like gardens add this destination to your list!
Written July 31, 2017
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DragonFireWalker
1 contribution
Aug 2014
My family and friends truly enjoy the serene beauty Munsinger/Clemens brings to our community. As a writer for the Examiner, I have in the past referenced the park as an important, peaceful and relaxing place to go.
Sadly, this afternoon ended up less then peaceful when a friend and I, including my children, visited with my service dog (SD), and my friends service dog in training (SDiT). A staff member that was attending to the white flower garden immediately told us that dogs were not allowed. After telling her that the dogs were service animals, including one in training, she demanded that we will have to remove the SDiT. After telling her that such a request was against the law she proceeded to tell us to remove my friends SDiT while following us for a while. I told her that she can call the police or I would be happy to. She then proceeded to tell us that she will and that she knows the laws, as she has recently read them. I proceeded trying to console my friend that what she was doing was illegal and if she continued to follow us I would call the police.
The staff person eventually went back to what she was doing, but when I stopped to talk to a woman riding a scooter she again came up and rudely asked if she knew the service dogs. The woman I was talking to told her no and that she was discussing how challenging it was when training service dogs, then the staff person huffed and walked away rudely again.
This kind if behavior due to lack of education on disability rights and service dogs should never happen. People with disabilities have every right to enjoy our city parks and attractions even if a service dog needs to accompany them. Keeping this in mind as an example... It is illegal to ask someone to remove a service dog or SDiT and tell them to go down by the river were other dogs can walk. Just as it would be illegal to tell someone with a wheel chair to remove themselves from the area. Service dogs and SDiTs are medical equipment, not pets.
Sadly, this afternoon ended up less then peaceful when a friend and I, including my children, visited with my service dog (SD), and my friends service dog in training (SDiT). A staff member that was attending to the white flower garden immediately told us that dogs were not allowed. After telling her that the dogs were service animals, including one in training, she demanded that we will have to remove the SDiT. After telling her that such a request was against the law she proceeded to tell us to remove my friends SDiT while following us for a while. I told her that she can call the police or I would be happy to. She then proceeded to tell us that she will and that she knows the laws, as she has recently read them. I proceeded trying to console my friend that what she was doing was illegal and if she continued to follow us I would call the police.
The staff person eventually went back to what she was doing, but when I stopped to talk to a woman riding a scooter she again came up and rudely asked if she knew the service dogs. The woman I was talking to told her no and that she was discussing how challenging it was when training service dogs, then the staff person huffed and walked away rudely again.
This kind if behavior due to lack of education on disability rights and service dogs should never happen. People with disabilities have every right to enjoy our city parks and attractions even if a service dog needs to accompany them. Keeping this in mind as an example... It is illegal to ask someone to remove a service dog or SDiT and tell them to go down by the river were other dogs can walk. Just as it would be illegal to tell someone with a wheel chair to remove themselves from the area. Service dogs and SDiTs are medical equipment, not pets.
Written August 19, 2014
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Steve0315
Shakopee, MN1,275 contributions
Aug 2015 • Couples
We visited on Friday, August 7, 2015. This is a beautiful, large park right along the Mississippi River. This is across the river from St. Cloud State University. This park is free.
This is a forested park with a gazebo, many benches es and adult swings facing the river. There are fountains and a wonderful canopy of trees to provide shade.
Very relaxing.
This is a forested park with a gazebo, many benches es and adult swings facing the river. There are fountains and a wonderful canopy of trees to provide shade.
Very relaxing.
Written August 10, 2015
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Becky K
5 contributions
Aug 2019 • Family
it’s very beautiful with all the flowers and you might even get to see some geese. The grounds are clean and everything is very organized.
Written November 5, 2019
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Will be visiting from California in mid-April. Will there be anything in bloom at that time? Should we visit?
Written March 11, 2023
I would assume that not much would be flowering yet at that time. But with the mild winter, it might. Hard to tell. Usually, May through September is the best time to visit
Written March 12, 2023
Are there enough rest facilities here for a tour bus to stop comfortably while touring the gardens?
Written May 3, 2017
Yes, there are seats & swing seats so you can sit by the Mississippi River. There is more also a gift shop and it sells ice cream treats.
Written May 4, 2017
We have hired a professional photographer to take some photos us and our grandchildren. Is your facility an appropriate place for this type of event?
Written March 29, 2015
Hello,
Although Munsinger does allow personal pictures, and even offers annual picture contests. Taking professional photos is done with a permit. Permits range $30 to $90 depending if you're a resident of St. Cloud and size of your party.
Visit their web-site at Munsinger Clemens Botanical. And, call 320-257-5959
The posted policy is:
We ask all photographers to please honor these policies when using the Munsinger Clemens Gardens as a backdrop for any photography or filming.
* The Garden does not allow portrait photography without permit.
* Please stay on the pathways at all times.
* Because we are a facility open to the public, we ask that you not block any pathways or garden areas.
* Please do not climb trees or enter flower beds.
* Please do not touch or move plant life. Do not hang backpacks or props on trees or plants.
* Tripods may be used to take landscape, hardscape, and floral pictures at any time within the Gardens without a permit.
* All obvious posed professional photography and use of other professional photography equipment is not allowed unless a permit is obtained.
*The Munsinger Clemens Gardens defines portrait photography as all family portraits, wedding, senior, and engagement portraits, and any other posed portraits of individuals by professional photographers or amateur photographers acting as professionals. The Munsinger & Clemens Gardens reserves the right to further define Portrait Photography on a case-by-case basis
Written March 30, 2015
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