Visitor Information

Location

Vulcan Snow Park is located on the Kidway of the Minnesota State Fairgrounds, two blocks west of Snelling Avenue and one block north of Dan Patch Avenue. Trying to find us using GPS? Use the Crossroads Chapel address: 1362 Underwood Street, St. Paul, MN 55113. (View Google map)

Cost

​Thanks to generous sponsors, admission to Vulcan Snow Park is free.

Access and Parking

​Free Fairgrounds street parking is available.
The streets immediately bounding Vulcan Snow Park will be closed to traffic. This includes Cooper Street and Underwood Street between Dan Patch Avenue and Randall Avenue, and Wright Avenue between Cosgrove Street and Underwood Street.
Plan to park more than a block away and walk a bit depending on the number of visitors when you arrive. (Handicapped parking is available on Wright Avenue by Cosgrove Street.)

Facilities

Fairgrounds facilities will not be open, but there are plenty of port-a-potties on site (including several extra-large ones for ease of changing into or out of snow gear). The facilities near the main gate at Dan Patch Ave and Snelling Ave are usually open throughout the winter.

Pets

Leashed dogs are welcome. Be aware that it’s a crowded environment, frequently with many other dogs. Always clean up after your pet.

Safety

We want all visitors to have fun AND be safe. Please follow these simple safety rules when visiting Vulcan Snow Park:
  • Watch your step! Ground conditions can be icy or slippery.
  • Dress for the weather and plan to stay on site for at least an hour. (There’s so much to see and do!)
  • Stay well clear of all mechanical equipment and be aware of snow clearing equipment in motion. We use front loaders to move snow around almost all the time, and the drivers may not see you if you walk behind them.
  • Snow slide
    • Do not climb or use the snow slide when it’s not open. Not only is it not safe, Vulcan Snow Park personnel have to work hard to repair the damage you may cause to the sled runs.
    • Do not climb or play on the sides of the snow slide at any time.
    • Don’t enter the area at the bottom of the slide, and clear it quickly after coming down the slide.
  • Sculptures
    • Do not touch or climb on the competition or exhibition sculptures at any time.
    • Keep clear of sculptors’ work areas and equipment. The sculptors are working hard and fast, and tools and ladders can get scattered.
    • Do not approach a competition sculpture unless invited by a sculptor. Sculptures in progress can be hazardous.
  • Event areas
    • Do not enter any event area (e.g. barstool ski race, snowboarding, Polar Plunge, etc.) at any time except in designated spectator areas. Not only is it not safe, Vulcan Snow Park personnel have to work hard to repair the damage you may cause to the event areas.
    • Do not climb or play on the sides of any event area or feature at any time.