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Point Douglas Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 277 Google reviews · Running trail in Hastings, Minnesota · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
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- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Point Douglas 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.
Beach, picnic tables and river views in a scenic park known for its boating and fishing.
What runners say about Point Douglas Park
“There is a bathhouse with restrooms, showers and changing areas that is well maintained.”
“Fishing, stunning views of the river and of course the fun sandy beach ⛱ and swimming inside the bouys (no lifeguard on-duty)”
Point Douglas Park is on the scenic St. Croix River where the view is magnificent. With a large parking and clean facilities.
This place is always so nice to sit and people watch or see the boats come in and out. Fishing is more miss than hit. Lots of people fishing or just walking around. Parking is a pay lot unless you have an annual pass from Washington county.
This place was beautiful, the beach was clean and lots of places to walk and fish. Highly recommend
This is probably the best and biggest beach in Twin Cities area on the spectacular St Croix River right before Mississippi River swallows it under the lifting bridge. There’s a small, more private beach on the other side of the St Croix River. Clean water, unrealistic views, plenty of grills and tables, meter parking.
Trail conditions & character
“Fishing, stunning views of the river and of course the fun sandy beach ⛱ and swimming inside the bouys (no lifeguard on-duty)”
“A beach with bathrooms on one end, trails on the other end, and more restrooms in the middle.”
“Clean water, unrealistic views, plenty of grills and tables, meter parking.”
Plan your run at Point Douglas 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
- Websitewashingtoncountymn.gov
- 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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