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Park Point Recreation Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,612 Google reviews · Running trail in Duluth, Minnesota · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Park Point Recreation Area'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.
Relaxed, sandy beach on Lake Superior (with a pavilion) offering picnic spots and swimming.
What runners say about Park Point Recreation Area
“Beautiful and clean beach, don't know why I saw that it was dirty, didn't find one piece of garbage or plastic.”
“Scenic, natural, and filled with opportunities to learn and explore, this park is definitely worth a visit if you are in town and arguably worth the trip if you are not.”
“Year round its a fascinating place, so quiet & peaceful & always the sound of waves lapping, ice crunching, soft breezes.”
This is one of my favorite locations to visit, not only in the Duluth area but in general. The sprawling beach stretches out in all directions as the lake crashes on the shore (or the ice, depending on the time of year!).
This beach is beautiful. You should drive until you're not allowed to drive any further on the island. It has a very long sandy beach that you can walk along. The water can be calm to swim in or it can be very wavy depending on the weather. When we went in July it was very quiet with very few people visiting it.
Beautiful long hiking trails in the woods and on the beach. You have a beautiful view of Duluth, the light house, ships, and the Wisconsin side at the end of the beach. Pleasant views and a good work out even in winter.
We had an amazing time relaxing at Park Point Beach. The parking lot was free and had many open spaces. It was a short walk from the lot to the lake. The sand was soft and comfortable to walk on barefoot. We loved sitting in the sand and watching my youngest daughter play in the waves.
Trail conditions & character
“Scenic, natural, and filled with opportunities to learn and explore, this park is definitely worth a visit if you are in town and arguably worth the trip if you are not.”
“Year round its a fascinating place, so quiet & peaceful & always the sound of waves lapping, ice crunching, soft breezes.”
“There was a wooden bridge or walkway from where the parking was to where the beach was on the lake side.”
“As the light fades, it’s easy to lose yourself in the peaceful rhythm of the lake, making Park Point the perfect place to recharge and reflect.”
“There is a playground with a cool ship to climb on, and there are porta-pots on site.”
Plan your run at Park Point Recreation Area
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.
- LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websiteduluthmn.gov
- Phone(218) 730-4334
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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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