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Detroit Lakes City Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 349 Google reviews · Running trail in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of Detroit Lakes City Park yet from its own listing, the park's website or runner reviews — so those cells stay blank rather than guess. What is below comes straight from the listing and from reviewers' own words. 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.
Popular park, for disc golf or casual strolls at the playground and at picnic tables by the beach.
What runners say about Detroit Lakes City Park
“The course is clean and well kept an arrow on the signage pointing to the next hole would be ideal.”
“This is a beautiful city park within walking distance to the lake, restaurants, playgrounds, and picnic areas.”
We had so much fun finding the trolls!!! Make sure to wear good walking shoes!!!
Great stop, great park! Loved both playgrounds and the open area to run around. Loved the beach area for the kids to play. Happy we got to see a Dambo Troll as well.
Absolutely amazing park!💛 Swimming beach, public toilets, water fountain, huge playground/ plaground with swings, band shelter, 18-hole Frisbee golf in oak forest, natural water gardens!!!! Art sculptures! Easy parking in 3 different areas! Walking distance to everything!🤩
Detroit Lakes Park is a gem! Nestled by the stunning Detroit Lake, it’s perfect for family fun with two awesome playgrounds. Regular events, scenic walking paths, yoga spots, and cozy town seating make it the ultimate getaway. A vibrant, lively park that promises endless enjoyment for everyone!
Trail conditions & character
“This is a beautiful city park within walking distance to the lake, restaurants, playgrounds, and picnic areas.”
“There's a clean swimming area, nice playgrounds, food vendors , marina, restrooms & picnic tables.”
“It was easy to find parking next to the park.”
“💛 Swimming beach, public toilets, water fountain, huge playground/ plaground with swings, band shelter, 18-hole Frisbee golf in oak forest, natural water gardens!”
Plan your run at Detroit Lakes City Park
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- 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 trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
- Websitecityofdetroitlakes.com
- Social Facebook
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