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Gregory Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 476 Google reviews · Running trail in Brainerd, Minnesota · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Gregory 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.
Community park featuring playgrounds & a skating rink, plus basketball & tennis courts.
What runners say about Gregory Park
“Clean, peaceful, and well-maintained—great for families or a casual outdoor stroll.”
“Gregory Park is beautiful and I love that they have two separate playgrounds in the park with plenty of space between for walking, or just hanging out.”
The ice skating rink they have here is awesome!! The ice is smooth, warming house is huge, and they even have the metal walkers to help you if you’re a novice. Tons of skates, and they take great care of them, constantly sharpening them and keeping them in order.
This is a lovely local park with a playground for the kids and paved walking path around Boom Lake for those that are Health-minded. This Park is adjacent to the Mississippi River with several decent views.
Gregory Park is beautiful and I love that they have two separate playgrounds in the park with plenty of space between for walking, or just hanging out. There is a small basketball court and, I believe, two tennis courts. In the winter they have a great ice skating rink and a warming house.
A lovely park to spend the day. Gregory Park offers walking trails, picnic areas, and plenty of open green space to relax or get some exercise. Clean, peaceful, and well-maintained—great for families or a casual outdoor stroll.
Trail conditions & character
“Gregory Park is beautiful and I love that they have two separate playgrounds in the park with plenty of space between for walking, or just hanging out.”
“There's tennis courts, a couple play grounds, a nice walking path, and a warming house with bathroom.”
“and the water fountain is beautiful even when some kids put dish soap in it And made it all bubbles.”
Plan your run at Gregory Park
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- 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, water — reported by runners
- Websiteci.brainerd.mn.us
- Social Facebook
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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