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Maplewood Park & Activity Center

4.8 ★★★★★ 183 Google reviews · Running trail in West Fargo, North Dakota · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Natural surface
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Maplewood Park & Activity Center'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.

Natural surfaceStroller / ADAHillyRestroomsWaterTrailhead parking

Park with a playground, picnic area, adult obstacle course, and facilities for children with disabilities.

What runners say about Maplewood Park & Activity Center

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (183 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

Cool park! Our dogs loved the paved walking path that goes around the park. Our 5 year old enjoyed the variety of playground equipment to choose from and the agility course. Restrooms were locked on a Sunday afternoon in April, but there are 2 portables nearby. Highly recommend.

★★★★★ — Nicole , May 2023

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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.

🚻 Restrooms 9 mentions

“Restrooms were locked on a Sunday afternoon in April, but there are 2 portables nearby.”

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Stroller / ADA accessible 6 mentions

“I love how accessible and inclusive some of the activities are for community members with disabilities—the zip line, swings, merry go round, etc.”

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🌲 Natural surface / singletrack 4 mentions

“Every park should have this turf instead of wood chips or pea rock.”

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⛰️ Hills / elevation 4 mentions

“Sensory things, handicap accessible things, ninja course, basketball court, sledding hill and ice rink in the winter.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking

“The playground is huge and there is plenty of parking.”

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🚰 Water fountains

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The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
  • 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
  • Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
  • Websitewfparks.org
  • 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 Maplewood Park & Activity Center

1504 17th Ave E, West Fargo, ND 58078

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Running trails near West Fargo

Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.

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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.