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About Mayo Park

Mayo Park is a vibrant outdoor venue tucked behind the Mayo Civic Center in downtown Rochester, Minnesota. This public park hosts the Riverside Music Series—an inviting, family-friendly five-week outdoor concert series on Sundays with food vendors and engaging activities on the Rochester Art Center patio. Whether you’re a local or visiting, Mayo Park offers a casual, lawn-style setting perfect for enjoying live music in a great riverfront-adjacent location.

Here’s what you need to know to secure your seats and plan a smooth visit: lawn seating is first-come, bring blankets or chairs; there are no fixed seats, and capacity varies by event. Parking is free nearby in city ramps, surface lots, and on-street spots, with guidance provided by Rochester Public Music and Mayo Civic Center. Mayo Park is well-connected to Rochester’s trail network and is walkable or bike-friendly, with public transit options in downtown Rochester.

For a full Rochester experience, consider nearby lodging and dining options that are within easy reach of Mayo Park and the Mayo Civic Center campus.

Nearby accommodations include Kahler Grand Hotel, Kahler Inn & Suites, and Hyatt House Rochester/Mayo Clinic Area, all within comfortable walking distance or a short skyway connection from the Civic Center. After a concert, you’ll find a range of dining options and quick bites in the downtown area. Mayo Park continues to host the Riverside Music Series and related activities, with ongoing development nearby, including Lofts at Mayo Park. We’ve got you covered with reliable event details to help you secure your plans easily. If you’re visiting for an event, arrive early to claim preferred lawn space and enjoy the full Riverside experience.

For updates on dates and activities, check the official Riverside Music Series information and Mayo Civic Center announcements.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Location and type: Mayo Park is an outdoor public park behind the Mayo Civic Center in downtown Rochester, Minnesota (address used for Mayo Park events is Mayo Park at 599 4th Ave SE).
  • Primary use: Hosts the Riverside Music Series, a free, five-week outdoor concert series on Sundays, with food vendors and family activities; concerts are in Mayo Park behind the Mayo Civic Center.
  • Seating and capacity: There is no fixed seating; all seating is first-come, lawn-style (bring blankets or chairs). Capacity varies by event and is not published as a fixed number.
  • Parking: Free parking is available nearby in city ramps, surface lots, and on-street parking during events; parking guidance is provided by Rochester Public Music and Mayo Civic Center.
  • Transit and access: Mayo Park is connected to Rochester’s trail network and is walkable/bike-friendly; public transit access exists in downtown Rochester with nearby facilities and ramps.
  • Nearby hotels: Kahler Grand Hotel (20 2nd Ave SW), Kahler Inn & Suites (near Mayo Civic Center), and Hyatt House Rochester/Mayo Clinic Area are within walking distance or a short skyway connection from the Civic Center.
  • Notable events hosted: Riverside Music Series; additional activities in Mayo Park during Riverside (e.g., family activities via the Rochester Art Center patio).
  • Notes on status: Mayo Park remains active for events; nearby development includes Lofts at Mayo Park (adjacent property), but Mayo Park itself is not demolished or renamed for current use.