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Riverside Regional Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 256 Google reviews · Running trail in St Cloud, Minnesota · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Riverside 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.
Recreational space offering a playground, disc golf, tennis courts, a splash pad, and trails.
What runners say about Riverside Regional Park
“It was a beautiful day for a walk along the river.”
I have loved using this park all my 45 years , so far. They have the best sledding hill in the area. And it's totally free to use. There is also groomed ski trails in the winter. During the summer they have disc golf, playgrounds, and plenty of space to roam. The river is right there for fishing or boating.
It has parking lot and there is no entrance fees. It has very large playground and picnic shelter. It does not have any walking trail however you can access the power dam. It is good small park with nice view of water dam.
Riverside Park is home to one of the best disc golf courses in the state, featuring 18 holes with diverse elevation changes and challenging designs for players of all skill levels.
Large, beautiful park running along the Mississippi River with a children's playground, summer splash pad, disc golf course, reservable picnic building for private parties, plenty of mature trees (great for hanging hammocks).
Trail conditions & character
“Riverside Park is home to one of the best disc golf courses in the state, featuring 18 holes with diverse elevation changes and challenging designs for players of all skill levels.”
“It is good small park with nice view of water dam.”
“Motorist, there is limited parking, so if there is an event you want to attend, come early because parking is free, but is first come, first serve.”
“The picnic building had bathrooms avaiable from both sides (inside for those who reserved the building and outside for the public).”
Plan your run at Riverside Regional 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.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websiteci.stcloud.mn.us
- Phone+1 320-650-3055
- 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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