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Levee Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 276 Google reviews · Running trail in Hastings, Minnesota · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Paved
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Levee 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.

PavedScenicDog-friendlyStroller / ADARestroomsWaterTrailhead parking

Riverfront area with picnic tables and trails for walking and biking.

What runners say about Levee Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (276 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 16 mentions

“Park is beautiful and peaceful ☺️ definitely try walking the labyrinth and playing the sound in the Harmony Park area… walkable from the historic Main Street with shops …”

As a seasoned parks and recreation professional, this park is a must see when visiting Hastings. Beautiful place for a nice walk that is super spacious, lots of good views, and little pieces of historic information about the park. Definitely worth the drive if you’re coming from the cities or beyond.

★★★★★ — Michael , Mar 2026

Beautiful place to walk with dogs or your boyfriend. Or both!! Seriously though it’s such a nice walk that is super spacious, lots of good views, and little pieces of historic information about the park. Definitely worth the drive if you’re coming from the cities.

★★★★★ — Emily , Sep 2020

Loved this park, right on the river. Nice paved walking path great for longboarding biking ect. Swings a little ways down near the water to sit and watch the ducks and harmony park was also there to make music on the instruments. We got ice cream at the local DQ and watched the sunset.

★★★★★ — Dark , Apr 2023

Beautiful place to walk along the river. Harmonic Park feature is very cool. Even adults enjoyed making music 🎵

★★★★★ — Gayle , Jul 2025

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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 21 mentions

“Park is beautiful and peaceful ☺️ definitely try walking the labyrinth and playing the sound in the Harmony Park area… walkable from the historic Main Street with shops …”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 3 mentions

“Our dogs really enjoyed the walk, and it was open enough to see if other dogs were approaching.”

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🛣️ Paved surface 2 mentions

“Wonderful park, nice paved walking paths, grest views of the river and bridges, they even have an area to creat you own music.”

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🚻 Restrooms 2 mentions

“Amenities along the river include a trail, an amphitheatre, an outdoor fireplace, benches, a picnic shelter, restrooms, and artwork.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 2 mentions

“Plenty of parking, plenty of walking paths and lots of benches.”

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Stroller / ADA accessible 2 mentions

“* The park is wheelchair accessible.”

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🚰 Water fountains

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Plan your run at Levee Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
  • 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
  • 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.
  • Websitehastingsmn.gov
  • Phone+1 651-480-6182
  • 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

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 Levee Park

Levee Park, 20 Ramsey St, Hastings, MN 55033

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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.