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Islands of Peace Regional Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 30 Google reviews · Running trail in Fridley, Minnesota · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Islands of Peace Regional 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.
What runners say about Islands of Peace Regional Park
“Quiet and beautiful, my dogs love here !”
“I'm worried that I'm the first to review this place because everyone else that finds it decides to keep it quiet.”
I'm worried that I'm the first to review this place because everyone else that finds it decides to keep it quiet. Don't make them hurt me! A winding trail and a bridge to a small pseudo-island. A few benches, at least one picnic table.
Some history...this park was the dream of Ed Wilmes. He survived the invasion of Normandy and wanted to find a purpose to his survival. His mother had been in a wheelchair and if the family wanted to picnic there was no access for her....
Usually quiet, nice place to walk a dog. A lot of garbage in the woods near the apartments. I found human remains in the woods behind the school a couple years ago
It is not real big. But it is a very nice place to go and walk and get away a little bit! I go here on a regular basis.
Trail conditions & character
“the interpretation center building was donated by the Carpenters Union and Honeywell provided the automatic dogs.”
“I'm worried that I'm the first to review this place because everyone else that finds it decides to keep it quiet.”
“It's nice, a small loop of trails around the island with cool bits of info about the area.”
“He was a regular at high schools getting students to help with planting and bringing his vision to light.”
“His mother had been in a wheelchair and if the family wanted to picnic there was no access for her.”
Plan your run at Islands of Peace Regional Park
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.
- 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.
- Websiteanokacountyparks.com
- Phone(763) 571-6855
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 5 AM–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 5 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 5 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 5 AM–10 PM |
| Friday | 5 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 5 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 5 AM–10 PM |
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