Maplewood, Minnesota
Maplewood is a city of 40,695 people in Ramsey County, Minnesota, founded in 1957.
Why visit Maplewood
Townapedia lists 25 museums and landmarks, 86 parks and trails, 134 places to eat, 5 places to stay and 7 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Oakdale Cinema, The Plaza Theatre, 3M Administration Building and Adolf Muench House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 83°F; January lows average 8°F.
Weather in Maplewood
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Maplewood
Maplewood is a city in Ramsey County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 42,088 at the 2020 census. Maplewood is ten minutes' drive from downtown Saint Paul. It stretches along the northern and eastern borders of Saint Paul.
From the Wikipedia article Maplewood, Minnesota (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do7
Lafayette Bridge
Bridge · 5.5 mi
Bridge in Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States of America
Metropolitan State University
School · 4.8 mi
University in Minneapolis–Saint Paul, Minnesota
Wildwood Amusement Park
Monument and historic site · 4.4 mi
Former amusement park and picnic grounds in Mahtomedi, Minnesota, United States
Museums and landmarks25
3M Administration Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.1 mi
United states historic place
Adolf Muench House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.8 mi
Historic house in Minnesota, United States
Benjamin Brunson House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.9 mi
Historic house in Minnesota, United States
Charles P. Noyes Cottage
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.8 mi
Building in White Bear Lake, Minnesota, United States
Charles W. Schneider House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Historic house in Minnesota, United States
Cyrus B. Cobb House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.5 mi
White Bear Lake, Minnesota
Euclid View Flats
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.8 mi
Historic apartment building in Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States
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Finch, Vanslyck, and McConville Dry Goods Company Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.5 mi
Building in Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States
First National Bank of White Bear
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.7 mi
Building in White Bear Lake, Minnesota, United States
Giesen–Hauser House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.9 mi
Historic house in Minnesota, United States
Jacob Hinkel House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
House in Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States
O'Donnell Shoe Company Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.5 mi
Historic building in Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States
13 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds86
Bruce Vento Nature Sanctuary
Park · 5.1 mi
Park in Saint Paul, United States of America
Reservoir Woods Park
Park · 4.8 mi
Park in Roseville, Minnesota, United States
Sherwood Park
Park · 0.7 mi
Ball field Children’s play area Hard court area for tennis Parking lot for 15 to 20 vehicles Small picnic area Soccer field
2237 Kennard Street, Maplewood
74 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes134
Great Moon Buffet
Restaurant · Chinese · 1.0 mi
Low-key, enduring buffet eatery in a strip mall with a sushi bar & other Asian & American bites.
2950 White Bear Avenue, Maplewood
Mo-Th, Su 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
El Pollo Felix
Restaurant · Mexican, Chicken · 3.6 mi
1905 Stillwater Avenue, Saint Paul
Mo-Su 10:30-22:00
Little Venetian
Restaurant · Italian · 3.6 mi
2900 Rice Street
We-Fr 11:00-14:00,16:00-19:00; Sa 16:00-19:00
Neumann's Bar
Bar and pub · 1.9 mi
Historic watering hole with live music, motorcycle biker runs, vintage car nights & a heated patio.
2531 7th Avenue East
Mo-Su 10:00-01:00
Taquerja El Buen Gusto
Restaurant · Mexican · 3.3 mi
821 Maryland Avenue East, Saint Paul
Mo-Sa 10:00-21:00; Su 10:00-20:00
Unison Restaurant and Banquet
Restaurant · Asian, Lao, Thai, Vietnamese · 1.7 mi
1800 White Bear Ave
We-Th 16:00-23:00; Fr 16:00-00:00, Sa 11:00-00:00, Su 11:00-21:00
122 more on the map.
History
Before European Settlement in the 1840s, multiple indigenous peoples inhabited the area around Maplewood. The area was inhabited during the Woodland period, with Dakota tribes settling in the area in the 18th century.
The Maplewood area began being settled by Europeans in the 1850s. A stagecoach line operated from Saint Paul to Duluth from 1856 to 1870, stopping in the area.This ceased operation with the linkage of the construction of the Lake Superior and Mississippi Railroad in 1870.
In 1858, upon Minnesota's statehood, the area was organized under the McLean and New Canada Townships. The area town site of Gladstone was platted in 1887, but after a boom in the 1890s, quickly declined. During this period, Saint Paul began to annex land in the area, the primary reason for the city's 'L' shape.
In 1955, the 3M corporation completed the first buildings of its central research laboratory in the area. Rumors of annexation by Saint Paul lead to the area incorporating in 1957, by a vote of 5 to 1. This also allowed 3M to operate on the village tax base, rather than the one of St. Paul. Maplewood had a population of 14,200 when it was incorporated.
From the 1950s onwards, Maplewood transitioned from rural farmsteads to suburban neighborhoods. The 125 acre Maplewood Mall opened in 1974, and St. John's Hospital in 1985.
From the History section of Maplewood, Minnesota on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay5
Comfort Inn & Suites St. Paul Northeast
Motel and hotel · 2.4 mi
3505 Vadnais Center Drive, Saint Paul
Churches and places of worship39
Church of St. Bernard
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 4.8 mi
Church of St. Casimir
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
First Baptist Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 5.4 mi
Saint Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church
Church · Evangelical Lutheran · 1.7 mi
2499 Helen Street North, North Saint Paul
Silver Lake United Methodist Church
Church · United Methodist · 2.4 mi
5399 Geneva Avenue North, Oakdale
Shopping45
Gas and EV charging24
Schools, colleges and libraries68
Arlington Hills Library
Library · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
1200 Payne Avenue, Saint Paul
Healthcare19
M Health Fairview Clinics and Specialty Center - Maplewood
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.8 mi
2945 Hazelwood Street, Maplewood
Allergy and Asthma Center of Minnesota
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.6 mi
2480 White Bear Avenue, Maplewood
Map of Maplewood
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 25°F | 8°F | 0.8 in |
| Feb | 30°F | 11°F | 0.8 in |
| Mar | 42°F | 24°F | 1.5 in |
| Apr | 56°F | 37°F | 3.1 in |
| May | 69°F | 50°F | 4.3 in |
| Jun | 79°F | 60°F | 4.5 in |
| Jul | 83°F | 64°F | 4.5 in |
| Aug | 81°F | 62°F | 4.5 in |
| Sep | 73°F | 54°F | 3.1 in |
| Oct | 59°F | 42°F | 3.1 in |
| Nov | 43°F | 28°F | 1.8 in |
| Dec | 30°F | 16°F | 1.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Vadnais Lake (4 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Ramsey County has had 10 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for floods.
- 2020-04-07: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2019-06-12: Severe Winter Storm, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2014-07-21: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2011-05-10: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
- 2010-04-19: Flooding (Flood)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
St. Paul Downtown Airport (STP) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 6 miles away.
- Little Canada 3 mi west, about 4 min by car
- St. Paul 6 mi southwest, about 10 min by car
- Lake Elmo 6 mi east, about 10 min by car
- Lino Lakes 10 mi north, about 17 min by car
- Columbia Heights 11 mi west, about 17 min by car
- Hugo 11 mi north, about 17 min by car
- Mendota Heights 11 mi southwest, about 18 min by car
- Minneapolis 12 mi west, about 20 min by car
- Fridley 12 mi west, about 19 min by car
- Blaine 14 mi northwest, about 22 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- St John's Hospital Maplewood MN, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 4.0
- County Rd C and Hazelwood St - Maplewood, MN - panoramio, Gabriel Vanslette, CC BY 3.0
- Maplewood Fire Station 7 - Maplewood, MN - panoramio, Gabriel Vanslette, CC BY 3.0
- USPS North St Paul Annex - Maplewood, MN - panoramio, Gabriel Vanslette, CC BY 3.0
- USPS North St Paul Annex - Maplewood, MN - panoramio (2), Gabriel Vanslette, CC BY 3.0
- Hazelwood St and Gervais Ave - Maplewood, MN - panoramio, Gabriel Vanslette, CC BY 3.0
- Guaranty Bank - Maplewood, MN - panoramio, Gabriel Vanslette, CC BY 3.0
- Guaranty Bank - Maplewood, MN - panoramio (1), Gabriel Vanslette, CC BY 3.0
- Rainbow - Maplewood, MN - panoramio, Gabriel Vanslette, CC BY 3.0
- White Bear Ave and Gervais Ave - Maplewood, MN - panoramio, Gabriel Vanslette, CC BY 3.0
- Gervais Ave and White Bear Ave - Maplewood, MN - panoramio, Gabriel Vanslette, CC BY 3.0
- Gervais Ave - Maplewood, MN - panoramio, Gabriel Vanslette, CC BY 3.0
- Bachmans - Maplewood, MN - panoramio, Gabriel Vanslette, CC BY 3.0
- Regal Carwash ^ Auto Detailing - Maplewood, MN - panoramio, Gabriel Vanslette, CC BY 3.0
- Petsmart - Maplewood, MN - panoramio, Gabriel Vanslette, CC BY 3.0
- Henry at Petsmart - Maplewood, MN - panoramio, Gabriel Vanslette, CC BY 3.0
- Freedom - Maplewood, MN - panoramio (1), Gabriel Vanslette, CC BY 3.0
- Maplewood, MN - panoramio (3), Gabriel Vanslette, CC BY 3.0
- Maplewood, MN - panoramio (4), Gabriel Vanslette, CC BY 3.0
- Hwy 36 - Maplewood, MN - panoramio (1), Gabriel Vanslette, CC BY 3.0
- Wells Fargo - Maplewood, MN - panoramio (1), Gabriel Vanslette, CC BY 3.0
- White Bear Ave - Maplewood, MN - panoramio (2), Gabriel Vanslette, CC BY 3.0
- Maplewood Mall - panoramio (2), Gabriel Vanslette, CC BY 3.0
- Wells Fargo - Maplewood, MN - panoramio (2), Gabriel Vanslette, CC BY 3.0
- Maplewood Mall - panoramio (1), Gabriel Vanslette, CC BY 3.0
- Wells Fargo - Maplewood, MN - panoramio, Gabriel Vanslette, CC BY 3.0
- Kohl's - Maplewood, MN - panoramio (2), Gabriel Vanslette, CC BY 3.0
- Kohl's - Maplewood, MN - panoramio (1), Gabriel Vanslette, CC BY 3.0
- Kohls - Maplewood, MN - panoramio, Gabriel Vanslette, CC BY 3.0
- Kohl's - Maplewood, MN - panoramio, Gabriel Vanslette, CC BY 3.0
- Maplewood Mall - panoramio, Gabriel Vanslette, CC BY 3.0
- Arlington Hills Library 2012, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 3.0
- First Baptist Church of Saint Paul from east, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Benjamin Brunson House (St Paul, Minnesota - 2008), Appraiser, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Seventh St Improvement Arches, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Adolph Muench House (St Paul, Minnesota - 2008), Appraiser, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Church of St Casimir 2020, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Schornstein Grocery and Saloon (Saint Paul, Minnesota - 2008), Appraiser, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Euclid View Flats 2018, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Finch, Vanslyck, & McConville Dry Goods Co. Bldg, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 4.0
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