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McCullough Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 166 Google reviews · Running trail in Shoreview, Minnesota · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
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Distance
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Shade
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Access
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Confirmed from McCullough 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.

RestroomsQuiet

Neighborhood green space with baseball and soccer fields plus a playground.

What runners say about McCullough Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (166 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🌾 quiet & peaceful 3 mentions

“Great quiet park that is a awesome place to spend some quality time with loved ones.”

The walk among the Pines is fabulous. It's very peaceful to rollerblade, jog, run or bike. You can smell the trees as you walk through the woods. The little ponds aren't in great shape but everything can't be perfect. There are ball fields nearby to catch a game.

★★★★★ — Jon , May 2018

Nice park, very quite and tucked away. Good walking path and plenty of parking. It would be nice if it had restroom facility

★★★★☆ — John , Jul 2024

Omg great place for kids and there is a soccer field for kids to run around in. Also the playground is perfect for kids aged 2 to 9. There is a bike trail and spots for campfires and hammocks, Just an amazing place to let kids run around and play at!

★★★★★ — Logan , May 2020

Nice clean park. Pavilion and kids playground are down by the tennis courts. Baseball fields, soccer fields, and a ice rink; with a warming house. The paths to the east lead to picnic tables scattered around the area.

★★★★★ — Barry , Aug 2023

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 166 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.

🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 3 mentions

“Great quiet park that is a awesome place to spend some quality time with loved ones.”

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🚻 Restrooms 2 mentions

“This is one of my favorite there a trail so you can take a walk there is a grill, outdoor playground, public restroom,”

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Plan your run at McCullough 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 trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
  • Phone+1 651-490-4600

Hours

Monday 6 am–10 pm
Tuesday 6 am–10 pm
Wednesday 6 am–10 pm
Thursday 6 am–10 pm
Friday 6 am–10 pm
Saturday 6 am–10 pm
Sunday 6 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 McCullough Park

Shoreview, Minnesota

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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.