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Locke Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 279 Google reviews · Running trail in Fridley, Minnesota · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Locke 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.
Tranquil park with a fenced dog park as well as wooded trails crisscrossing a creek.
What runners say about Locke Park
“Regardless of the frozen landscape, there are many scenic views, one of which overlooks the river from a steep cliff (although caution signs seem to be missing).”
“It was very quiet on the trail when I visited, perhaps because it’s the winter season and fewer people are out and about.”
“There was indoor bathrooms, a playground, dog park, and walking trails all from the main pavilion.”
I just like to take walks through the woods checking out nature getting some exercise it's relaxing I enjoy it.
Great park in the middle of suburbia! Paved and natural trails through woodland area and along Rice Creek. At times, it is difficult to believe you aren't in a forest but the surrounding industrial area adds the noise of modernity to destroy the illusion of the escape from an urban area.
Dear Minnesotans, the bugs are out! Don't let that stop you from taking the steep hill down by the peaceful water and trails. I saw an egret!
++Good: multiple parking lots, giant oak shaded playground, extra large pavilion with grills, water fountain, fire pit, off leash dog park, bathrooms, forest canopy covered trails, circular trail routes, beautiful sights, bridges over creek. +Good: other small pavilions, off map trails, picnic table in dog park.
Trail conditions & character
“There was indoor bathrooms, a playground, dog park, and walking trails all from the main pavilion.”
“Some are paved and some are natural but all loop across the creek and offer a wooded escape from the city.”
“It is within a large wooded area, has 3 parking lots, public restroom access, and plenty of benches throughout.”
“Regardless of the frozen landscape, there are many scenic views, one of which overlooks the river from a steep cliff (although caution signs seem to be missing).”
“Regardless of the frozen landscape, there are many scenic views, one of which overlooks the river from a steep cliff (although caution signs seem to be missing).”
“It is within a large wooded area, has 3 parking lots, public restroom access, and plenty of benches throughout.”
“It was very quiet on the trail when I visited, perhaps because it’s the winter season and fewer people are out and about.”
Plan your run at Locke 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, water — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitefridleymn.gov
- Phone(763) 571-3450
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–9 PM |
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