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Cambridge City Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 486 Google reviews · Running trail in Cambridge, Minnesota · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
Not reported
Shape
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Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Cambridge 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.

ScenicRestrooms

City space for disc golf, swimming and fishing, as well as playgrounds and picnic tables.

What runners say about Cambridge City Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (486 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 7 mentions

“There are playgrounds at each end of the park, some picnic tables through out and restrooms which are clean.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 7 mentions

“Beautiful park, long walk trails, safe place for kids.”

👟 good for all levels 2 mentions

“Nice little park with plenty to do for all ages.”

Beautiful Park anytime, anyday, any weather condition!🥳🥳🥳💛❤️😊😍🥰🙏🌹💐 Picnic tables good for any occasion 2 playgrounds separate location Walking, Hiking, Fishing, Tubing, Grilling, Kayaking, etc etc etc

★★★★★ — Diana , Mar 2024

Wide open spaces for kids and adults to play, relax, picnic and hang out. Awesome disc golf course, nestled in the natural beauty along the Rum River. Fishing pier. Trails for hiking and biking. Playgrounds!

★★★★★ — Jon , May 2019

Love it here, plenty of open spaces to let the kids run, swimming and fishing in the river, lots of nature to appreciate. Also good picnic areas, grills for use, new bathroom facility.

★★★★★ — Joli , Aug 2017

Short trail. Nice park. Well kept and clean. Frisbee golf, places to fish and get down by the river.

★★★★★ — Ms , Apr 2025

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 486 reviews →

Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🏞️ Scenic views 8 mentions

“Beautiful park, long walk trails, safe place for kids.”

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🚻 Restrooms 3 mentions

“There are playgrounds at each end of the park, some picnic tables through out and restrooms which are clean.”

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Plan your run at Cambridge 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.
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
  • At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
  • Websiteci.cambridge.mn.us
  • Phone(763) 689-3211

Hours

Monday 5 AM–10 PM
Tuesday 5 AM–10 PM
Wednesday 5 AM–10 PM
Thursday 5 AM–10 PM
Friday 5 AM–10 PM
Saturday 5 AM–10 PM
Sunday 5 AM–10 PM

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Cambridge City Park

810 2nd Ave SW, Cambridge, MN 55008

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.