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Riverview Heights Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 77 Google reviews · Running trail in Fridley, Minnesota · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

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Confirmed from Riverview Heights 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.

ScenicDog-friendlyRestroomsQuiet

Casual riverside park featuring benches, trails and open space, along with picnic tables.

What runners say about Riverview Heights Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (77 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 3 mentions

“During evening the river Mississippi looks beautiful.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 5 mentions

“The peaceful place one can visit to relax after long having day at work.”

Nice trail in a small loop. Nice access to the river. No bathroom or porta-potty on site.

★★★★☆ — Ryan , Sep 2021

There is a Creek that ends and water flows into the Mississippi River. The creek runs from the north east. Spring Brook Nature Center is off of hwy 132 . I grew up close to this Creek! In the spring we would fish at the mouth of the creek. Ah, the memories! To get here is easy. 79th way and west of East River Road.

★★★★★ — Timothy , Jun 2019

Nice place along the river to take a walk or fish. Clean. Small parking lot but it's not usually busy. The views are very nice. The only thing I would watch out for are people allowing the dogs to run free and the mess they don't pick up. Great place for a picnic.

★★★★★ — Greg , Dec 2017

Two gazebos and a bike trail along the river And over the creek...not much to this place... Fishing under the walk bridge...bout it...

★★★★☆ — Mr,Eric , May 2021

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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.

🐕 Dog-friendly 7 mentions

“The only thing I would watch out for are people allowing the dogs to run free and the mess they don't pick up.”

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🏞️ Scenic views 4 mentions

“During evening the river Mississippi looks beautiful.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 4 mentions

“The peaceful place one can visit to relax after long having day at work.”

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🚻 Restrooms 2 mentions

“No bathroom or porta-potty on site.”

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Plan your run at Riverview Heights 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 trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websiteci.fridley.mn.us
  • Phone(763) 572-3570

Hours

Monday 7 AM–7 PM
Tuesday 7 AM–7 PM
Wednesday 7 AM–7 PM
Thursday 7 AM–7 PM
Friday 7 AM–7 PM
Saturday 7 AM–7 PM
Sunday 7 AM–7 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 Riverview Heights Park

Fridley, Minnesota

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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.