St. Paul’s Highland Park Water Tower will be open to the public from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on July 20 and July 21. Admission is free.

Since the tower stands at 127 feet tall, guests must climb a 151-step staircase to reach the observation deck. A view of the Highland Park golf course to the Mississippi River can be seen from the tower.

The open houses are designed to inform residents about municipal water and the efforts of the utility to preserve and protect water resources, according to the tower presentation.

The water tower was designed by Clarence Wigington and completed in 1982, making it a historic place icon for the city. Wigington also designed structures like the St. Paul Public Safety Building and the Como Park Pavilion.

The St. Paul Regional Water Services will host another open house on Oct. 12 to Oct. 13 for a fall colors viewing.

Guests can ask and learn about the tower’s history at the open house or online at stpaul.gov.

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