Rice Park in downtown St. Paul is expected to reopen in mid-May, city officials say.

The park’s $2.2 million facelift was originally slated to wrap up in late 2018, but bitter winter weather delayed elements of the project, said Clare Cloyd, spokesperson for St. Paul Parks and Recreation.

City officials are coordinating with nearby businesses to plan a reopening celebration on June 11.

The renovation of the 1.6-acre park bordered by the Ordway Performing Arts Center, the Landmark Center and the George Latimer Central Library was funded with $1 million from the city and $1.2 million raised through St. Paul Garden Club, the Parks Conservancy and the Rice Park Association.

Another $250,000 is allocated for ongoing maintenance from the Rice Park Maintenance Endowment Fund.