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Akin Riverside Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 268 Google reviews · Running trail in Anoka, Minnesota · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Akin Riverside Park's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Small public park featuring a river and walking trails along its banks.
What runners say about Akin Riverside Park
“Seems kind of small for us but we do come here almost daily my grandchildren live blocks away so far haven't run into any trouble very clean”
“Peaceful little nook in downtown Anoka , shallow enough to swim.”
I grew up in Anoka, it has changed a lot. Riverside Park with the pavilion is better than ever. The walking paths are great. So nice Anoka was able to retain this for the city. The grass is so green and the whole place is so we'll maintained. Some street parking, there is a free parking garage a short distance away.
As a park reviewer of over 150 parks and playgrounds, this park has walking paths along the Rum River. If you're interested in historical towns, this is a cool hike. Along the path are signs with the history of Anoka.
Anoka is such a wonderful city to live in! Akin Riverside Park is Very Nice shaded and well kept walkway. There is also a Nice elevated walking bridge to Ferry Street and tunnel under Main street to the dam and Veterans Memorial Park. So many things for our community to do!
Walking trails with Historical Plaques all the way to the Dam. Also a Pavillian, Charcole Grills, picnic tables/benches, fishing pier, small playground, Bench Swings and wildlife! Great for all ages, I have been coming here since I was a kid, each visit is unique.
Trail conditions & character
“Peaceful little nook in downtown Anoka , shallow enough to swim.”
“This was my first time to the park and I enjoyed the views and natural settings walking distance from downtown Anoka.”
Plan your run at Akin Riverside Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- Websitenps.gov
- Phone(763) 576-2980
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Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–10 PM |
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