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Riverfront Regional Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 30 Google reviews · Running trail in Fridley, Minnesota · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

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

Confirmed from Riverfront Regional 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 surfaceScenicRestrooms

What runners say about Riverfront Regional Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (30 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

Well groomed park. Nice disc golf course, along the river. Plenty of places to picnic, and get a look at the river. The walkway joins up with the trail system. Boat launch room for 20 trailers and 5 cars.

★★★★☆ — Barry , Aug 2023

We absolutely love this playground. It's kind of off the beaten path and doesn't usually have other people there and it's super cute and clean! There is a porta-potty available and the playground isn't a far distance from the parking lot.

★★★★★ — Ashley , May 2023

Fairly decent park along the regional trail! There's disc golf, some nice areas away from the disc golf that you can run around with the dogs, a few places to sit along the waterfront, and even a wedding venue. Also, it's probably popular because its playground is built to look like a castle so...that's pretty cool.

★★★★☆ — Zach , Jul 2025

Well maintained park ; great for walks. Plenty space for family picnic. At least 2 restrooms areas, there might be a third one too.

★★★★★ — Aayush , May 2025

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 30 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.

🚻 Restrooms 7 mentions

“There is a porta-potty available and the playground isn't a far distance from the parking lot.”

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🏞️ Scenic views 4 mentions

“Enjoy walking here any time of year, but nicer views of the river and wildlife in the Winter when the leaves are gone.”

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🌲 Natural surface / singletrack

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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 trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
  • Websiteanokacountyparks.com
  • Phone(763) 324-3300
  • 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 Riverfront Regional Park

5100 E River Rd, Fridley, 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.