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The Charlotte Partridge Ordway Japanese Garden at Como Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 129 Google reviews · Garden wedding venue in St Paul, Minnesota
Small botanical garden with a pond featuring a teahouse and sand and stone garden, plus a conservatory.
Plan your tour
- Today see hours ·
- Phone +1 651-487-8201
- Website comozooconservatory.org — most venues book tours right on their site
Hours
| Monday | 10 am–6 pm |
| Tuesday | 10 am–6 pm |
| Wednesday | 10 am–6 pm |
| Thursday | 10 am–6 pm |
| Friday | 10 am–6 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–6 pm |
| Sunday | 10 am–6 pm |
The setting
“Arriving guests were met at the conservatory front door by the Park staff who showed guests how to navigate to our scheduled event.”
“The garden was impressive, immaculately manicured, and a feast for the eyes.”
“A truly beautiful example of a traditional Japanese garden.”
“I would not be comfortable going bsck with my young son, however, because there are many areas where he could fall (individual stone pond crossings, etc).”
Amenities couples mention
“This is a wonderful garden to spend some time in and I highly recommend checking it out while you're at the Como Zoo and Conservatory!”
“A truly beautiful example of a traditional Japanese garden.”
“I would not be comfortable going bsck with my young son, however, because there are many areas where he could fall (individual stone pond crossings, etc).”
What couples say again and again
“I’m profoundly grateful that community leaders in the past built such beautiful public infrastructure for everyone to enjoy.”
From the reviews
Super cool, I think it would be super interesting to attend a tea ceremony here , although I haven't attended yet
Getting married at The Charlotte Partridge Ordway Japanese Garden at Como Park
The Charlotte Partridge Ordway Japanese Garden at Como Park comes up for weddings — confirmed on their own site. Two things make the tour worth it. First, see the garden at the time of day and season you'd actually get married — a garden that glows at golden hour in June can look very different at noon in March, so ask what's in bloom for your date and walk the path your guests take from parking to ceremony to reception. Second, bring your real questions: the rain plan (where does the ceremony move, and does it hold everyone?), shade and bugs for a summer afternoon, the catering and bar policy, the music curfew, and exactly what's included — tables, chairs, setup, and teardown are where quotes quietly diverge. Popular garden dates book 12–18 months out, so if the tour feels right, ask what's open in your season before you leave.
Corporate events & private parties at The Charlotte Partridge Ordway Japanese Garden at Como Park
Reviews and the venue's own info mention corporate events, retreats, or private parties at The Charlotte Partridge Ordway Japanese Garden at Como Park — garden venues often have real weekday availability since weddings claim the weekends. A quick call answers the three things that matter: weekday and off-season rates, whether the space works for your headcount and A/V needs, and what catering is allowed. If your event lands on a Friday or Saturday in wedding season, ask early.
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