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Robbins Island Regional Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 877 Google reviews · Running trail in Willmar, Minnesota · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Paved
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Robbins Island 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.

PavedScenicStroller / ADARestroomsTrailhead parking

55 lakefront acres with a swimming beach, boat launches, disc golf & big, accessible playground.

What runners say about Robbins Island Regional Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (877 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 3 mentions

“Beautiful park that looked well maintained and had nice walking paths through the woods and by the water.”

Great park with lots of amenities and facilities. We love the playground and checking out the music here. Beautiful holiday light display in December. Bring your bike and ride the trails. Lots of picnic tables to sit and enjoy a meal.

★★★★★ — Courtney , Aug 2021

Great park- probably the best in town for kids. Fantastic paved trail that's long and good for longboarding, biking, or rollerblading. Very dog friendly park too, wonderful for walking.

★★★★★ — Bridger , Aug 2025

We love Robbins island and cannot wait to bring the kiddos in our family next summer! I love hiking there with my friends and family, there’s lots of opportunities to be by the water without being crowded.

★★★★★ — Zoe , Aug 2025

They have a playground my grandchildren love. There is a swimming beach that gets an adults can use. Footlake is a very good fishing lake walleye's sunfish crappies Northern pikes and perch like I said very good fishing they have fishing docks boat landings very nice walking park

★★★★★ — Joey , Sep 2023

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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.

🏞️ Scenic views 4 mentions

“Fantastic park with lake views, a swimming beach, walking trails, and an incredible playground with many handicapped-friendly play sets.”

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🛣️ Paved surface 3 mentions

“Fantastic paved trail that's long and good for longboarding, biking, or rollerblading.”

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Stroller / ADA accessible 2 mentions

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🚻 Restrooms

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🅿️ Trailhead parking

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Plan your run at Robbins Island Regional Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
  • 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.
  • Websitewillmarmn.gov
  • Phone+1 320-235-1454
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 5 am–9 pm
Tuesday 5 am–9 pm
Wednesday 5 am–9 pm
Thursday 5 am–9 pm
Friday 5 am–9 pm
Saturday 5 am–9 pm
Sunday 5 am–9 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 Robbins Island Regional Park

333 6th St SW, Willmar, MN 56201

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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.