St. Paul City Teams Clear Large Homeless Encampment at Pig’s Eye Park
A large homeless encampment located at Pig's Eye Park near downtown St. Paul is currently being cleared out by city teams. Supporters have gathered outside the park to voice concerns about the individuals being displaced and where they will go…
Minneapolis St. Paul, MN, August 5, 2026 —
City teams have begun clearing a large homeless encampment situated at Pig’s Eye Park, located near downtown St. Paul. The operation is underway, with city officials overseeing the process.
In response to the clearing, supporters of the individuals residing in the encampment have assembled outside the park. They are expressing concerns regarding the displacement of the homeless population and questioning the next steps for those being removed from the park.
Details regarding the specific timeline for the clearing operation, the number of individuals affected, or the designated relocation plans for the displaced individuals were not immediately available.
The situation at Pig’s Eye Park highlights the ongoing challenges related to homelessness in urban areas and the concerns of advocacy groups regarding the welfare of unhoused populations during such operations.
Story summarized from the original created by Joseph Swanson on kstp.com, see more information here.
