Como Town - St. Paul, Minnesota - Family-Oriented Amusement and Theme Park

Como Town is a small family-oriented amusement and theme park in St. Paul, Minnesota. It is conveniently located adjacently to the popular Como Park Zoo and features more than 18 different rides and attractions for visitors of all ages. These attractions range from traditional amusement park favorites to new and exciting interactive rides that offer patrons a little something different and out of the ordinary.

The main draw for those planning a visit to Como is without a doubt the selection of rides. Included in the thrill ride category are the Drop Zone, an exhilarating, 36-foot-tall free fall ride; the Screamin' Dragon, a double-spiral roller coaster that treats kids and adults alike to a taste of adventure; and the Sky Glider, an interactive attraction that promises riders that the faster they pedal, the faster they will soar while they enjoy a breath-taking bird's eye view of the park.

Rides categorized as family attractions include the Como Town Swing, a classic double-row swing ride with both adult-sized and child-sized swings; the Como Town Train, and old-fashioned choo-choo ride that treats kids and adults alike to a relaxing ride along a beautifully landscaped trail; the Tea Cups, a classic spin ride beloved by all; and the Traffic Jam Bumper Cars, a fun attraction that treats riders to a drive around a 1200-foot track in custom-designed bumper cars that include taxis, police cars, and fire chief vehicles as well as zoo animals like snakes, zebras, and tigers.

Last but not least is Como Park's extensive kiddie park which is packed with rides appropriate for little ones. These include but are not limited to the Classic Cruisers, a nostalgic ride through time in vintage cars; Aladdin's Magic Carpet, a gentle and relaxing soaring ride; the Frog Hopper bounce ride; and the Pony Carts, a ride that lets youngsters "race'' vintage pony carts around a track.

Como Town is also home to plenty of games and attractions that provide a fun interactive. The Como Town Dig lets kids who are into construction sites have a blast shoveling, scooping, hauling, and dumping dirt by way of a mechanical digger. The Dino Gym and the Hodge Podge Park let children climb, slide, swing, bounce, and balance to their hearts' content. The Water Wars attraction lets children and their families beat the heat and have a ball by having a challenging water balloon fight. The Winner's Circle and Hot Shot Basketball games let players test their shooting skills and have a go at winning prizes.

When it comes to food, Como Town has all of the standard amusement park favorites available, including corn dogs, sandwiches, salads, smoothies, pizza, popcorn, and soft serve ice cream, as well as many, many other options. Special events are also scheduled at Como throughout the season. Although those interested in such events should check directly with Como for a current schedule, past events have included special activities, story times, puppet shows, sing-along events, and musical performances appropriate for the whole family.

Those looking to host their next birthday party, catered picnic, corporate event, or school outing at Como Town can do so at reasonable rates. As is the case with scheduled events, visitors are encouraged to check with Como directly for up-to-the-minute details on each package option.