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Prairie Ridge Park
4.1 ★★★★☆ 22 Google reviews · Running trail in Woodbury, Minnesota · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Loop distance
- 1.5 mi
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Prairie Ridge 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 Ridge Park
“Folks need to remember that not every piece of public land starts off beautiful and maintained.”
“Obviously this is not for everyone, but can be a great spot to take your dog for a walk.”
Trail through the woods with a loop around a nice meadow. Not really a park, but a trail that would benefit from more use to help establish itself. Folks need to remember that not every piece of public land starts off beautiful and maintained.
Holy mosquitoes! I’m sure this is great in the winter, and I plan to return then, but not before all mosquitoes have died. Nice little 1.5 mile loop from the sounds of it, but I only walked about 1/4 mi in before I couldn’t handle the bugs (didn’t have bug spray but doubt that’d solve it enough I’d like to walk it in…
This park is just a wooded trail. It's not paved or groomed. It's just a couple paths through the woods. Yes occasionally a tree will be down or some brush might be in the path. Obviously this is not for everyone, but can be a great spot to take your dog for a walk.
Great hiking. Rustic trail, occasionally downed tree to climb over. Wooded area with prairie and a pond. Be aware there are cockleburrs along the trail. Hiking boots recommended. No amenities except a few scattered benches. Unpaved parking area
Trail conditions & character
“Obviously this is not for everyone, but can be a great spot to take your dog for a walk.”
“Other than that, really lovely wooded area and didn’t see anyone else.”
“Folks need to remember that not every piece of public land starts off beautiful and maintained.”
“It’s a hidden gem & it’s not paved, which is easier on my knees.”
“Road workers have taken over the parking lot during the day.”
“Trail through the woods with a loop around a nice meadow.”
Plan your run at Prairie Ridge Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- Loop distance1.5 mi back to where you parked
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitewoodburymn.gov
- Social 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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