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Dike East Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 87 Google reviews · Running trail in Fargo, North Dakota · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Dike East 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.
Relaxed riverside park featuring grassy lawns & paved trails for biking, running & walking.
What runners say about Dike East Park
“I enjoy sitting by the river it's so peaceful”
You can walk right down and dip your feet in the Red River. People fishing along the bank. Great walking and bike path Trail. Right downtown Fargo
Neat place! Stopped on the way home driving from Devils Lake, ND to Omaha, NE to try to catch some more fish heading out. There is a nice trail, docks, the pedestrian bridge and places to fish from land. Wish we had a place like this near home.
My dogs love this park. Beautiful area. Close to river boat access. Take your dog for swimming, nice walk on the nature bike trails or go in the enclosed areas let them run free. Peaceful quiet park.
Great trail, both biking a trekking. Have observed many people fishing, though I haven't done so. No R/R facilities. Nice enclosed dog park.
Trail conditions & character
“I enjoy sitting by the river it's so peaceful”
“Snow was melting so it was very wet and muddy”
Plan your run at Dike East Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- 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
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitefargoparks.com
- Phone(701) 499-6060
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–8 PM |
| Sunday | 8 AM–8 PM |
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