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Riverfront Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 37 Google reviews · Running trail in Moorhead, Minnesota · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
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Distance
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Shade
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Access
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Confirmed from Riverfront 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 Riverfront Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (37 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 3 mentions

“It was very clean and seemed well maintained.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 3 mentions

“What a scenic small park right near the Red River.”

What a scenic small park right near the Red River. It's a nice oasis of nature in the downtown area of Moorhead near the Center Mall. There is a gazebo, log cabin and horse shoe pit. There are bus stops nearby and a parking lot. The River Arts event in summer happens here. New to the park are blue beaver statues.

★★★★★ — Colette , Jul 2022

I ran a couple miles in the park every morning. It was very clean and seemed well maintained. The sunrises were beautiful.

★★★★★ — Timothy , Oct 2025

I love coming here to rest after my work day and or to chill with a meal. I do plenty of photography here, and frequently come up with new ideas to innovate said photography. It’s a wonderful park for children to run around and play on the playground.

★★★★★ — Jeddie , Jun 2022

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 37 reviews →

Plan your run at Riverfront 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.
  • Websitemoorheadmn.gov
  • Phone+1 218-299-5340

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 Riverfront Park

600 1st Ave N, Moorhead, MN 56560

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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.