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Keystone Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 39 Google reviews · Running trail in St Louis Park, 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 Keystone 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.

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What runners say about Keystone Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (39 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

This is a great, low-key place for sledding for the smaller ones. It's regularly used but not terribly busy. There's a lot of space for running, too. The neighbors have lined their fences with lights, so it's extra magical this time of year!

★★★★★ — Rebecca , Jan 2021

My son has had a few soccer games here. The other kids like running up and down the hill. There's a portapotty. It's pretty no frills but is a great soccer venue.

★★★★★ — Jonathan , Oct 2022

Decent sledding hill in the winter. Not much else though besides the open field that's used for various activities

★★★★☆ — James , Feb 2017

Big old field to play or run around in as well as a sledding hill on the left side of the field.

★★★★★ — Adria , Feb 2024

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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.

⛰️ Hills / elevation 5 mentions

“Big old field to play or run around in as well as a sledding hill on the left side of the field.”

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🚻 Restrooms 4 mentions

“No bathrooms or water fountains.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 4 mentions

“They could use a bigger parking lot, since street parking gets a bit intense when games are going on;”

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🚰 Water fountains

“No bathrooms or water fountains.”

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Plan your run at Keystone 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.
  • At the trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
  • Websitestlouispark.org
  • Phone(952) 924-2500

Hours

Monday 5 AM–11 PM
Tuesday 5 AM–11 PM
Wednesday 5 AM–11 PM
Thursday 5 AM–11 PM
Friday 5 AM–11 PM
Saturday 5 AM–11 PM
Sunday 5 AM–11 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 Keystone Park

3034 Alabama Ave S, St Louis Park, MN 55416

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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.