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Irving and John Anderson County Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 65 Google reviews · Running trail in North Branch, Minnesota · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Boardwalk
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Irving and John Anderson County 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.
Large green space with hiking and walking trails and a playground for kids. Dog-friendly.
What runners say about Irving and John Anderson County Park
“Very beautiful scenery and photo opportunities along with the trails which I hammered on with my bike this place definitely deserves 5 stars and more”
“Love this new find, beautiful scenery and very quiet surrounding.”
“Dog friendly with a leash - not too buggy right now (June 2020) - definitely one of my local favs!”
Beautiful park! Paths are gravel or mowed. There’s a few wooden bridges throughout. We saw quite a few swans, wood ducks, and other fun wildlife. Cool areas for photos too as there’s some taller grass and beautiful scenery. In case you’re a photographer and are looking for different locations.
I love the history of the park. I love the fact that it's helping the environment. There are so many things I love about this park. Let me mention a few of them: the trails, the swamps, the lake, the kids' playground, etc. We never miss to visit the park whenever we are in town.
Well done @isanticountyparks! Even though there were major tree damage from storms in the past 4 days, all the trails were cleared and it was a great hike with groomed trails, nice boardwalk. We and our dogs loved it!
Gorgeous park with perfect walking trails and a small gathering area/playground and rock climbing wall for the kiddos. I visit a number of times each week and it’s a great experience. Other visitors are friendly as well! Dog friendly with a leash - not too buggy right now (June 2020) - definitely one of my local favs!!
Trail conditions & character
“Very beautiful scenery and photo opportunities along with the trails which I hammered on with my bike this place definitely deserves 5 stars and more”
“Dog friendly with a leash - not too buggy right now (June 2020) - definitely one of my local favs!”
“Love this new find, beautiful scenery and very quiet surrounding.”
“Even though there were major tree damage from storms in the past 4 days, all the trails were cleared and it was a great hike with groomed trails, nice boardwalk.”
Plan your run at Irving and John Anderson County Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceBoardwalk — flat and scenic, and slick when wet, so watch your footing
- 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 trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websiteco.isanti.mn.us
- Phone(763) 689-3859
- Social 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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