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Optimist Family Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 134 Google reviews · Running trail in Bismarck, North Dakota · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Optimist Family 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.
This recreational park provides a basketball & volleyball court, horseshoes & picnic shelters.
What runners say about Optimist Family Park
“Clean and well maintained with a big and small kid area and volleyball nets.”
“Plenty of space for little ones of all ages to play in without any concerns of busy roads nearby or hazards.”
It such a lovely park. Tennis courts, walking trails, play ground. Pavilions, picnic tables. Great place to go.
Trail conditions & character
“As guest with handicapped family members we were greatly relieved to find awesome handicapped accessible bathrooms in the nearby building”
“Either street parking or small parking up the street.”
Plan your run at Optimist Family 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 trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitebisparks.org
- Phone+1 701-222-6455
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 7:30 am–11 pm |
| Tuesday | 7:30 am–11 pm |
| Wednesday | 7:30 am–11 pm |
| Thursday | 7:30 am–11 pm |
| Friday | 7:30 am–11 pm |
| Saturday | 7:30 am–11 pm |
| Sunday | 7:30 am–11 pm |
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