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Hazelwood Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 155 Google reviews · Running trail in Maplewood, Minnesota · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
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Distance
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Shade
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Access
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Confirmed from Hazelwood 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.

Lit at nightTrailhead parking

Relaxed open space for kids and adults alike, with a playground, picnic tables and a soccer field.

What runners say about Hazelwood Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (155 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 6 mentions

“If you enjoy sports, there are at least 3 different big soccer fields that are well maintained and come with a complimentary soccer ball but please don't steal the ball.”

I LOVE THIS PARK! I come here almost every night around sunset to walk my dog. This park is superb for sunset shots if you're a photographer or enjoy taking photos. This park is absolutely magical If you come when the sun sets.

★★★★★ — Nikki , Jul 2019

Huge grassy area of 3 soccer fields and a decent playground. It's right behind the dental clinic we were going to but arrived early. Nice way for the kid to run off some energy, see wildlife in the city, and ground into the earth before having some dental work done.

★★★★☆ — Briana , Oct 2021

This is a park. If you don't know what to expect from a park, then you clearly need to visit one. There is no one around to facilitate your fun. Instead, you are on your own to walk around, enjoy the free space, and relax in the openness. Enjoy the park.

★★★★★ — Kathryn , Apr 2018

Easily accessible to those of us that have a difficult time walking any extended distance. Very clean.

★★★★☆ — Sue , Sep 2019

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 155 reviews →

Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🅿️ Trailhead parking 3 mentions

“This is a big park that is well maintained and has a parking lot.”

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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.
  • LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
  • At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
  • Websitemaplewoodmn.gov
  • Phone(651) 249-2120

Hours

Monday 8 AM–10 PM
Tuesday 8 AM–10 PM
Wednesday 8 AM–10 PM
Thursday 8 AM–10 PM
Friday 8 AM–10 PM
Saturday 8 AM–10 PM
Sunday 8 AM–10 PM

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Hazelwood Park

1663 County Rd C E, Maplewood, MN 55109

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.