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Fred Richards Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 82 Google reviews · Running trail in Edina, Minnesota · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Fred Richards 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.
Modern playground that’s also a popular spot for picnics and walking on a paved pathway.
What runners say about Fred Richards Park
“Planted 75 trees last weekend at the park and the trails and playground seems well kept.”
This was the first time ever going. It's the most random green space ever, tucked in behind an office park with housing on the other side. Very nice paved path/bike route made for an enjoyable stroll.
Planted 75 trees last weekend at the park and the trails and playground seems well kept. Would not mind visiting this park in the future.
Nice park with walking trail. It is actually part of the 9 mile trail going through the park.
The park itself is nice. GPS will send you on a wild goose chase to find it though. It took my to a building parkinglot and we had to walk about 10 minutes to get to it. The park is close to a pond with no fence and close to the street so you have to really stay close to your toddlers.
Trail conditions & character
“Very nice paved path/bike route made for an enjoyable stroll.”
“Nice little park, Gave 4 stars due to the fact that there isn't a bathroom nearby.”
Plan your run at Fred Richards Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- 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
- Websiteedinamn.gov
- Phone+1 952-826-0367
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–10 pm |
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