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Prestemon Park

4.2 ★★★★☆ 106 Google reviews · Running trail in Columbia Heights, Minnesota · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Natural surface
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Prestemon 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.

Natural surfaceTrailhead parkingQuiet

Woodchip-covered playground featuring slides, swings, basketball hoops, baseball fields, and picnic tables.

What runners say about Prestemon Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (106 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 3 mentions

“Clean, quiet, nice walking path, native plants, pond, dog poop bags available, several garbage cans, softball area with seating.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 4 mentions

“Clean, quiet, nice walking path, native plants, pond, dog poop bags available, several garbage cans, softball area with seating.”

Very nice walking trail around the entire park. Has a smaller hill for sledding.

★★★★★ — Beanababy , Aug 2018

Clean, quiet, nice walking path, native plants, pond, dog poop bags available, several garbage cans, softball area with seating.

★★★★☆ — Marlys , Jun 2019

Wonderful park for walking early in the morning with your dogs or just listening to all the different birds.

★★★★★ — Denice , Jul 2015

Great short walking path, clean nice playground, pet care station, & new pickle ball Court.

★★★★★ — Catherine , Apr 2023

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 106 reviews →

Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 4 mentions

“Clean, quiet, nice walking path, native plants, pond, dog poop bags available, several garbage cans, softball area with seating.”

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🌲 Natural surface / singletrack 2 mentions

“Wood chips instead of sand.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 2 mentions

“Thank you for a great parking spot.”

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Plan your run at Prestemon Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
  • 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 — reported by runners
  • Websitecolumbiaheightsmn.gov
  • Phone(763) 706-3730
  • 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

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 Prestemon Park

3900 NE McKinley St, Columbia Heights, MN 55421

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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.