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Richard Walton Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 714 Google reviews · Running trail in Oakdale, Minnesota · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Richard Walton 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.
Large park/events space with athletic fields & courts, a play area, picnic shelters & a skatepark.
What runners say about Richard Walton Park
“Very nice place, park was clean and also have a toddler play area !”
It was a nice building to have a family gathering in. I would recommend this place to friends and family. The playground is next to the pavilion which is a plus. The bathroom is separated from the pavilion and might be a bit of walking. Plenty of parking at the park and you can park by the police station too.
Very nice park. Tennis courts, skateboard park, baseball fields, paved walking trails, public restrooms, plenty of parking! Very clean park.
Trail conditions & character
“Tennis courts, skateboard park, baseball fields, paved walking trails, public restrooms, plenty of parking!”
“Tennis courts, skateboard park, baseball fields, paved walking trails, public restrooms, plenty of parking!”
“Tennis courts, skateboard park, baseball fields, paved walking trails, public restrooms, plenty of parking!”
Plan your run at Richard Walton 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
- 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, water — reported by runners
- Websiteci.oakdale.mn.us
- Phone+1 651-747-3860
- Social Instagram
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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