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Northwoods Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 263 Google reviews · Running trail in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Northwoods 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.
Baseball fields and football fields share this recreation space with an inclusive playground.
What runners say about Northwoods Park
“The playground turf seems pretty sound, but unfortunately several people have eaten sunflower seeds in shell around and the turf could use a vacuuming or leaf blower to clean it.”
“We also love the covered aspect of the main play area; it helps to shade it bit for those super hot, and even drizzley days.”
“This all abilities park is a little old/worn, but still fun for kids.”
This is an amazingly accessible playground designed in conjunction with courage Kenny Institute. Those with wheelchairs or Walkers will be pleased to be able to access upper and lower levels. Parents can easily accompany young children throughout. Nearest parking is on the south Side off 107th Avenue.
This is our favorite playground around! The all inclusiveness of it, with all of the ramps, makes is such a unique playground. The lack of sand/woodchips makes it easy on barefoot kids.
Playing baseball as a youth brings back so many great memories of me playing there.I owe a lot to the city of BP for the great time in my youth playing baseball around town always had the best fields.and for the path my career took off within the Great city of Brooklyn pk, MN
The lack of sand plus the asking if shade makes it a go to for families with younger kids. The bathrooms and water fountain are a plus especially on hot days. A sizeable playground but it only has a few swings. Nice green area to run and play.
Trail conditions & character
“Total here is a full football field, 4 little league baseball fields, a wheelchair baseball diamond, a playground and a concession stand.”
“Loved the turf, big umbrellas for shade, clean bathrooms, drinking fountain, mister.”
“We also love the covered aspect of the main play area; it helps to shade it bit for those super hot, and even drizzley days.”
“Though the playground is surprisingly far from parking lots, compared to other playgrounds.”
“Loved the turf, big umbrellas for shade, clean bathrooms, drinking fountain, mister.”
“The lack of sand/woodchips makes it easy on barefoot kids.”
“There is only flat ground- cement sidewalks and flat recycled material playground carpet stuff.”
Plan your run at Northwoods Park
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.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitebrooklynpark.org
- Phone+1 763-493-8333
- Social Instagram · Facebook
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 |
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