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Lion's Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 87 Google reviews · Running trail in Sartell, Minnesota · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

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

Confirmed from Lion's 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.

PavedShadedStroller / ADARestrooms

Green space on 6.15 acres offering a picnic facility & children's playground, plus trails & benches.

What runners say about Lion's Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (87 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 6 mentions

“Very clean and well maintained, my 5 yo granddaughter loves the swings, slides and fun stuff to play on.”

**no splash pad** This is a small park located next to a housing development in a Sartell. It is relatively easy to find, though it is inside a group of houses, so I did miss the street entrance one time. There appears to be a walking path connected to the park, 2 dedication benches (donated?

★★★★☆ — Lizzie , Dec 2018

Truly a gem in the heart of Sartell. Just over 6 acres of wooded grounds with a large playground area, picnic tables and benches. A paved trail with rail assistance is available thru out the park, even offering a short nature walk along the Watab River.

★★★★☆ — Phil , Sep 2020

Lions park is such a clean quiet park....it has a fun play structure, sand area, and paved trails around the wooded area. It also has a porta potty in the parking area......

★★★★☆ — Cindy , Apr 2019

This is one of my favorite local parks to take my 5 year old to. Nice landscaping and a cute walking trail. The equipment is for your preschool through maybe 2nd grade age kid as far as really holding their attention.

★★★★☆ — Kim , Sep 2021

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 87 reviews →

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.

🌳 Shaded / tree cover 4 mentions

“Just over 6 acres of wooded grounds with a large playground area, picnic tables and benches.”

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🛣️ Paved surface 3 mentions

“A paved trail with rail assistance is available thru out the park, even offering a short nature walk along the Watab River.”

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🚻 Restrooms 3 mentions

“No actual bathrooms but a porta potty is available if needed.”

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Stroller / ADA accessible 2 mentions

“It was a nice place to take a walk, handicap accessible path all around the park especially the overlook of the water.”

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Plan your run at Lion's 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.
  • ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
  • At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
  • Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
  • Phone+1 320-253-2171

Hours

Monday 7 am–9 pm
Tuesday 7 am–9 pm
Wednesday 7 am–9 pm
Thursday 7 am–9 pm
Friday 7 am–9 pm
Saturday 7 am–9 pm
Sunday 7 am–9 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 Lion's Park

1013 1st St N, Sartell, MN 56377

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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.