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Alexandria City Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 469 Google reviews · Running trail in Alexandria, Minnesota · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Alexandria City 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.
A lakefront beach & fishing pier attract families to this hangout with a playground & tennis courts.
What runners say about Alexandria City Park
“It's beautiful with fully mature trees, a nice shore and lake views, fishing pier, walking/ jogging tail access, kids play grounds, pavilion, clean restrooms, and so much more.”
“It's beautiful with fully mature trees, a nice shore and lake views, fishing pier, walking/ jogging tail access, kids play grounds, pavilion, clean restrooms, and so much more.”
“The grounds are rolling with mature shade trees and views of downtown Alexandria and the lakes.”
“This park is large enough that you can find a quiet place to just sit back and relax.”
This park is kind of a hidden gem in Alexandria. It's beautiful with fully mature trees, a nice shore and lake views, fishing pier, walking/ jogging tail access, kids play grounds, pavilion, clean restrooms, and so much more. It's conveniently located a couple blocks off Nokomis on the North end.
really liked it, my girlfriend and I decided to have a picnic on the grass in the shade of a tree we looked around, walked around found a spot it was absolutely beautiful the weather was great not a lot of people, fortunately there's enough room in the park to be able to be spread out from others which is nice.
Lovely view of the two lakes. Plenty of playground area, pickle ball court, pavilions and walking trails. The only thing I didn't care for at this park is that there is dog poop through the grass.
Nice ground with walking path for your dogs. Benches spread out around the park. Clean flushed toilet and beach area for swimming or dock for fishing
Trail conditions & character
“It's beautiful with fully mature trees, a nice shore and lake views, fishing pier, walking/ jogging tail access, kids play grounds, pavilion, clean restrooms, and so much more.”
“It's beautiful with fully mature trees, a nice shore and lake views, fishing pier, walking/ jogging tail access, kids play grounds, pavilion, clean restrooms, and so much more.”
“The only thing I didn't care for at this park is that there is dog poop through the grass.”
“The grounds are rolling with mature shade trees and views of downtown Alexandria and the lakes.”
“This park is large enough that you can find a quiet place to just sit back and relax.”
“It has tennis courts, a small beach, and water fountains as well.”
Plan your run at Alexandria City 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.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitealexandriamn.city
- Phone+1 320-763-6678
- Social Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 8:30 am–9:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 8:30 am–9:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 8:30 am–9:30 pm |
| Thursday | 8:30 am–9:30 pm |
| Friday | 8:30 am–9:30 pm |
| Saturday | 8:30 am–9:30 pm |
| Sunday | 8:30 am–9:30 pm |
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