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Commons Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 462 Google reviews · Running trail in Fridley, Minnesota · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Loop distance
Not reported
Shape
Loop
Shade
Tree cover
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Commons 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.

LoopShadedHillyRestroomsTrailhead parking

Outdoor recreation area with facilities for basketball, soccer, tennis, baseball, and a playground.

What runners say about Commons Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (462 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 4 mentions

“The park is clean, spacious, and has something for everyone.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 3 mentions

“Commons Park is absolutely beautiful after the recent updates!”

🌳 shaded & cool 6 mentions

“It has an orange shade roof over it and the whole section is sunk down to achieve this.”

👟 good for all levels 3 mentions

“The new playground is modern and fun for kids of all ages, and the splash pad is a great way to cool off on a hot day.”

The major overhaul is mostly complete, featuring an all-new large playground and splash pad, with additional amenities around the main building such as seating pavilions and flexible green spaces. There are also 6 pickleball courts, a volley ball pit, a basketball court, and multiple soccer and baseball fields.

★★★★☆ — Noah , Jun 2026

Commons Park is absolutely beautiful after the recent updates! The park is clean, spacious, and has something for everyone. The new playground is modern and fun for kids of all ages, and the splash pad is a great way to cool off on a hot day. One of my favorite features is the rolling hills.

★★★★☆ — Things , Jun 2026

Very nice playground area. Tons of green space for soccer, football, ultimate, and running around. There are a few softball fields near the playground as well. The bathrooms were locked but I'm guessing they're open during the late spring, summer, and early fall seasons. There isn't a ton of parking.

★★★★☆ — Jon , Oct 2023

It's huge and has both a baby and a toddler play area. There's lots of hills to run up and down. It's a very fun place even for grownups. People play baseball, soccer and basketball at this Park.. FUN..

★★★★★ — Samuel , May 2019

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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.

🚻 Restrooms 10 mentions

“The bathrooms were locked but I'm guessing they're open during the late spring, summer, and early fall seasons.”

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🌳 Shaded / tree cover 6 mentions

“It has an orange shade roof over it and the whole section is sunk down to achieve this.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 5 mentions

“The north & south parking lots are open and there is plenty of bike parking at the playground as well as the sports fields.”

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⛰️ Hills / elevation 3 mentions

“6 pickleball courts next to 2 sand volleyball net and basketball court up the hill.”

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🔁 Loop trail 2 mentions

“As for the rest of the park, the path network is still very much in the works but there is a short loop you can take around the sports fields back to the playground.”

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Plan your run at Commons 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 — reported by runners
  • Websitefridleymn.gov
  • Phone(763) 572-3570

Hours

Monday 8 AM–10 PM
Tuesday 8 AM–10 PM
Wednesday 8 AM–10 PM
Thursday 8 AM–10 PM
Friday 8 AM–10 PM
Saturday 8 AM–10 PM
Sunday 8 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 Commons Park

555 61st Ave NE, Fridley, MN 55432

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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.