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Roadside Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 248 Google reviews · Running trail in Hastings, Minnesota · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Tree cover
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Roadside 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.

ShadedStroller / ADAHillyRestrooms

Park featuring a playground with slides, picnic tables, and a gazebo.

What runners say about Roadside Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (248 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🌳 shaded & cool 4 mentions

“Trees to climb and plenty of picnic tables and benches in the shade nice spot for a lunch or pic ice outside with kids.”

A fun park for. quick stop. Good for the under 10 ages. The slide has changed since we were last there. Fun for running around with a nice picnic area at the top.

★★★★☆ — Deborah , Jun 2024

My two-year-old loves this park. The slides are great, it's accessible for even the littlest little, and there are always a lot of vehicles that pass by that thrill him! However, there is NOT a bathroom or even a satellite porta potty that I could find. There should *always* be one at any playground park...

★★★★☆ — Shannon , May 2018

A great park with a playground suitable for a good age range of children. There is a nice pavilion to get out of the sun, and several benches for resting. There are several pokestops, as well as a pokemon gym for those who are playing Pokemon Go.

★★★★★ — Lynn , Oct 2017

This park is a favorite of my kids. It was recently revamped and has some pretty decent seating areas for family gatherings. Nearby water park, paths and tennis courts allow a family friendly environment and experience.

★★★★★ — Daniel , Jul 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.

Stroller / ADA accessible 6 mentions

“The slides are great, it's accessible for even the littlest little, and there are always a lot of vehicles that pass by that thrill him!”

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🌳 Shaded / tree cover 4 mentions

“Trees to climb and plenty of picnic tables and benches in the shade nice spot for a lunch or pic ice outside with kids.”

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🚻 Restrooms 4 mentions

“However, there is NOT a bathroom or even a satellite porta potty that I could find.”

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⛰️ Hills / elevation 3 mentions

“Trees to climb and plenty of picnic tables and benches in the shade nice spot for a lunch or pic ice outside with kids.”

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Plan your run at Roadside 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.
  • ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
  • At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
  • Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
  • Websitehastingsmn.gov
  • Phone+1 651-480-6175

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 Roadside Park

510 11th St W, Hastings, MN 55033

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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.