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Prairie Oaks Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 35 Google reviews · Running trail in Coon Rapids, Minnesota · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

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Confirmed from Prairie Oaks 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.

What runners say about Prairie Oaks Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (35 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

Wonderful trails and a lovely play area. There's a parking area next to the play area, which is set back from the road, and the other sides of the park are surrounded by people's back yards. I appreciate when parks make it more difficult for children to run into the streets.

★★★★★ — Jrob , Jul 2018

Best place for a walk all year round. Trails are kept clean. Very Scenic.

★★★★☆ — Sri , Feb 2019

This is a wonderful neighborhood park! It has a "big kid" playground and a separate "little kid" playground. On nice days, there can be a lot of kids playing on both areas. There is also a very large open green space that is great for playing ball games, flying kites or just running around.

★★★★☆ — Ben , Nov 2016

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 35 reviews →

Plan your run at Prairie Oaks 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.
  • Websitecoonrapidsmn.gov
  • Phone(763) 755-2880
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 5 AM–10 PM
Tuesday 5 AM–10 PM
Wednesday 5 AM–10 PM
Thursday 5 AM–10 PM
Friday 5 AM–10 PM
Saturday 5 AM–10 PM
Sunday 5 AM–10 PM

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 Prairie Oaks Park

1455 127th Ave NW, Coon Rapids, MN 55433

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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.