If you have not taken time to tour this - especially if you are a native twin city dweller you must do so. The park is just lovely with lush gardens and quiet sculptures. We made a mistake and drove into the wrong driveway and Mr. Caponi came out of a workshop to direct us to the right drive. (this was a few years back). A true treasure.
This is a laid back, pleasant destination. Tony Caponi was an art professor at Macalester College. The park was originally his playground for sculpture design and is now part of the Dakota County Park system. You will find winding trails decorated with stone sculptures. Various scheduled activities take place during spring, summer, and fall including musical performances, creative classes, medieval demonstrations, and acting performances. It's a fun family place or a good place to connect with nature.
Flew into Minneapolis and was really put off by the feel of the city. Caponi park was my light in the storm. Just an amazing place. I could have stayed all day!
This is a hidden gem in Eagan, a beautiful park with fascinating sculpture all through it. As a Shakespeare fan, I greatly enjoy visiting here when Shakespeare in the Park is there. Nothing quite like seeing a Midsummer Night's Dream in a wonderful park
Great place for kids, outdoor art wlaks, love the theater outside with the actors and musicians. Fantastic.
My father came in from the East Coast for a visit so I took him to this Art Park over the weekend. The grounds are immaculate and it really feels like you are in the middle of a secluded wood when you are on some of the paths, rather than a few feet from a major road.The sculptures are interesting and thought provoking. I wish there was more information included on some of the pieces but many of them need no explanation.I will say that some of the paths are a bit hilly and my father had some difficulty walking on them, so if you visit, be prepared for a slightly difficult walk and bring good shoes, but this is definitely a place in Eagan I would recommend visiting
How fortunate we are in the Twin Cities to have spots like this. Taking in a concert at the ampitheater is highly recommended.
Caponi Art Park is like a surprise package. You never know what you'll find when you wander around. There are sculptures set among the beautifully forested property, as well as an outdoor amphitheater (on the ground seating), with a variety of performances available to the public at a small charge, including Shakespeare in the Park series. If you like nature, seeing this beautiful property is worth the trip.
The art is spread out over many acres for you to explore. It is in a peaceful area away from traffic noises. They have many events during the summer too.
Nice place to walk but would not go out of my way to go to see sculptures. Most are old and need refurbishing. Concert area is nice.