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McElroy Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 214 Google reviews · Running trail in Jamestown, North Dakota · Open 24 hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Open 24 hours

Confirmed from McElroy 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.

Open 24hScenicDog-friendlyWater

Park with a playground, picnic tables, and facilities for baseball, basketball, and horseshoes, plus a skate area.

What runners say about McElroy Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (214 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 4 mentions

“The entire park had a very clean and clear driving path or walking paths if you want and the scenery was beautiful and quiet”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 6 mentions

“The entire park had a very clean and clear driving path or walking paths if you want and the scenery was beautiful and quiet”

It's got great walking paths in the summer and little hills for sledding in the winter. There is a handicap accessible swing. A retro play area complete with merry go round and a newer play area.

★★★★★ — S , Jan 2020

Great walking path in the park and small trails in the trees behind the river! Our dog loves this trails! Playground equipment is great for kids! Baseball diamonds, sand volleyball, horseshoes, skatepark, shelters for picnic events, and lots of open space for anything activities.

★★★★★ — Lindsey , Oct 2017

Its very pretty there. Being from WA originally,i miss the trees. This park has the lush greenery that i find very relaxing to be around. A very nice place for walking your dog,catching a baseball game or having a picnic.

★★★★★ — Edith , Aug 2020

Great place to bring the kids ands dogs. Playground, horseshoes, picnic areas, nature trails and a river. Rest rooms and drinking fountains are usually available.

★★★★★ — Troy , Sep 2021

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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 6 mentions

“The entire park had a very clean and clear driving path or walking paths if you want and the scenery was beautiful and quiet”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 3 mentions

“A very nice place for walking your dog,catching a baseball game or having a picnic.”

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🚰 Water fountains

“Rest rooms and drinking fountains are usually available.”

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Plan your run at McElroy Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
  • 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 trailheadwater — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.

Hours

Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

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 McElroy Park

502 15th St SE, Jamestown, ND 58401

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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.