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Ellison Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 233 Google reviews · Running trail in Monticello, Minnesota · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Ellison 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.
Kid-friendly park featuring playground equipment, picnic tables, and a riverfront gazebo, plus clean bathrooms.
What runners say about Ellison Park
“Great location, lots of big trees and shade, pavilion, clean bathrooms.”
“Beautiful scenery, bathroom being renovated so only biffy as of May 2022.”
“Quiet, serene, gorgeous lawns.”
“Very nice park for people of all ages.”
I enjoyed this park. It's well kept and easy to get in and out of. Fun for all ages. Picnic area clean with plenty of picnic tables. Play area is safe for the littles. Plenty of space to run and play or sit if you're a grandparent. There's even a nice restroom which I appreciated. I will go back.
A great place to go and relax go for a walk see all that they have to offer everyone. Great place to take your family. Has play ground for kids. Can BBQ make a day out it and enjoy all they have. Have plenty of places to go if you want alone time too. I have never been disappointed all the times I have gone there.
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful scenery, bathroom being renovated so only biffy as of May 2022.”
“Beautiful scenery, bathroom being renovated so only biffy as of May 2022.”
Plan your run at Ellison 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
- Websitemonticellomn.gov
- Phone+1 763-271-3276
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 8 am–6 pm |
| Tuesday | 8 am–6 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am–6 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am–6 pm |
| Friday | 8 am–6 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am–6 pm |
| Sunday | 8 am–6 pm |
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