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Lake George/Eastman Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 1,716 Google reviews · Running trail in St Cloud, Minnesota · Posted hours

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Surface
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Confirmed from Lake George/Eastman 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.

ScenicRestroomsWaterTrailhead parkingQuiet

Clean park at the city's center featuring a lake, hiking paths and playgrounds.

What runners say about Lake George/Eastman Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (1,716 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 9 mentions

“It is centrally located, convenient, has plenty of things for children to explore, a walkway, restrooms, parking, and is well maintained.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 10 mentions

“Its a beautiful place the lake itself isn't the cleanest but the view of it is amazing!”

🏃 great for running 2 mentions

“The circle around the lake is great for the kids to run around, ride bikes, take walks.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 3 mentions

“My friend and I walk to the park quite often, and it's pretty peaceful.”

Beautiful park. Lots to do from fishing, boating, paddle boards, 2 miles of paved walking paths, large park for kids. There are actually 3 parks. Two dry parks and one splash pad. There is space to rent for birthday parties and clean bathroom facilities. The grass is well maintained. Plenty of free parking.

★★★★★ — Tim , Jul 2018

Lake George is such a nice place if you want to relax and get fresh air. There is a lot for the kids to get into. In the summer the splash pad is open and its a great place for the kids to get rid of some energy. Its a beautiful place the lake itself isn't the cleanest but the view of it is amazing!

★★★★☆ — Denise , Aug 2021

Lots of ducks so cute!! Very nice place to walk a few laps around the lake, I seen they had places to cook out but only two grills I seen , wish they had more, looked like a cool place to have a cook out with all the pine trees overhead. The fountains so cool looking, even a water park deal for the kids .

★★★★★ — Amy , Jun 2018

Great park for walking, jogging, fishing or just laying in the grass. Safe, clean and FREE!

★★★★★ — Steven , Jul 2020

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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.

🏞️ Scenic views 12 mentions

“The walking paths and overlooks are great, and they rent out canoes and paddleboats in the summer months.”

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🚻 Restrooms 3 mentions

“It is centrally located, convenient, has plenty of things for children to explore, a walkway, restrooms, parking, and is well maintained.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 3 mentions

“It is centrally located, convenient, has plenty of things for children to explore, a walkway, restrooms, parking, and is well maintained.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 3 mentions

“My friend and I walk to the park quite often, and it's pretty peaceful.”

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🚰 Water fountains

“A few water fountains and small fountain falls to listen too.”

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Plan your run at Lake George/Eastman 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
  • Websiteci.stcloud.mn.us
  • Phone+1 320-255-7277
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 8 am–10 pm
Tuesday 8 am–10 pm
Wednesday 8 am–10 pm
Thursday 8 am–10 pm
Friday 8 am–10 pm
Saturday 8 am–10 pm
Sunday 8 am–10 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 Lake George/Eastman Park

1101 7th St S, St Cloud, MN 56301

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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.