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Keyes Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 187 Google reviews · Running trail in Columbia Heights, Minnesota · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Keyes 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 Keyes Park
“Winter fun for all ages(for us brave adults too😊)!”
Such an amazing place for sledding! There are some amazing huge hills but some smaller ones also if you have big and little ones! As of now my favorite sledding place for sure!
The playground is spacious and offers a comfortable environment for visitors. It's an excellent place for leisurely walks, and pets are welcome, which adds to the experience. I particularly appreciated the design of the uphill walking path; it adds a unique touch to the overall layout.
Love this park. Great hill for sledding!!! Well lit! Parking avail. at top of hill along street and at the bottom of hill in parking lot- handicap accessible! Winter fun for all ages(for us brave adults too😊)!
The area in southern Columbia Heights has lots of places to walk. Huset park has a pavilion and also Murzan Hall. Meeting people coming out of Murzan Hall while we were walking. Enjoying the Tree colors.
Trail conditions & character
“my fiance, sister, and I went on a particularly crowded day, but everyone was friendly and taking turns down the giant hill.”
“The newly revamped park has nice parking lots, ball fields, and a great playground.”
“Great Sledding Hill, Softball Fields are nice but no bathrooms only Porta-Pot sadly, nice park for little kids”
“I've been out here in the summer and it's a really nice and well lit place to play some softball!”
Plan your run at Keyes 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.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- Websitecolumbiaheightsmn.gov
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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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