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Hester Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 313 Google reviews · Running trail in St Cloud, Minnesota · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Hester 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.
Park featuring a playground and picnic tables, plus areas for walking and sledding.
What runners say about Hester Park
“Beautiful park in the middle of St.”
“The trees also provide nice shade and there are a couple picnic tables as well.”
“This is a great place I love to go fishing there the trails are great for walking very peaceful a lot of Wildlife.”
It's a great park..open..trees for shade..but for the life of me I can't figure out why park users have to park on the opposite side of 7th ave and then have to cross wish children..baby strollers etc. Why not rethink this crazy idea and let park users park on the park side...
Nice little park for families. Basketball & tennis courts. Near walking path leading to Beaver Island walking trail. Along the Mississippi River with nice views. Quiet, safe neighborhood.
Hester park is a favorite of mine with gentle rolling hills and storybook like stonework walkways and small bridge. It overlooks the Mississippi and offers a nice view.
Great hills for sledding and we even did a little snow boarding! Plus they have stairs for getting back up the hill if you need it and benches at the top of the hill!
Trail conditions & character
“Great river view, wading pool, walking trails, playground, and more”
“Hester park is a favorite of mine with gentle rolling hills and storybook like stonework walkways and small bridge.”
“This is a great place I love to go fishing there the trails are great for walking very peaceful a lot of Wildlife.”
“The trees also provide nice shade and there are a couple picnic tables as well.”
Plan your run at Hester 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.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websiteci.stcloud.mn.us
- Phone+1 320-257-5959
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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