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Roosevelt Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 258 Google reviews · Running trail in Richfield, Minnesota · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

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

Confirmed from Roosevelt 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.

ShadedDog-friendlyRestroomsWaterTrailhead parkingQuiet

Kid-friendly destination featuring baseball fields, a basketball court, an ice rink and a playground.

What runners say about Roosevelt Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (258 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🌳 shaded & cool 3 mentions

“A quiet park with some shady spots suitable for eating breakfast in a pleasant safe environment during these Covid-19 times.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 4 mentions

“A quiet park with some shady spots suitable for eating breakfast in a pleasant safe environment during these Covid-19 times.”

I visit there for the dog park. So far it's been a good test run experience and I hope to see Richfield build upon this for a real dog park! My only complaint is the water fountain is constantly out of order.

★★★★☆ — Laiin , Oct 2019

Good little park in richfield with a small amount of everything; playground , dog park, 🏀 basketball, 🎾 tennis, ⚾️ baseball, 🚶‍♀️ path, big Parking lot.

★★★★★ — Justn , Sep 2024

I love this park. Ive played on the playground, I've hung out with family and friends in the grass fields, and I've brought my dog on a walk through the pathways running throughout the park. It's a lovely area to get outside.

★★★★★ — Gigi , Jul 2018

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 258 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.

🐕 Dog-friendly 25 mentions

“Ive played on the playground, I've hung out with family and friends in the grass fields, and I've brought my dog on a walk through the pathways running throughout the park.”

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🚻 Restrooms 4 mentions

“Didn't have to look for the bathroom while we were there, oops.”

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🌳 Shaded / tree cover 3 mentions

“A quiet park with some shady spots suitable for eating breakfast in a pleasant safe environment during these Covid-19 times.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 3 mentions

“Good little park in richfield with a small amount of everything; playground , dog park, 🏀 basketball, 🎾 tennis, ⚾️ baseball, 🚶‍♀️ path, big Parking lot.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 3 mentions

“A quiet park with some shady spots suitable for eating breakfast in a pleasant safe environment during these Covid-19 times.”

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🚰 Water fountains

“My only complaint is the water fountain is constantly out of order.”

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Plan your run at Roosevelt 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 trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websiterichfieldmn.gov
  • Phone(612) 861-9351
  • 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 Roosevelt Park

7644 4th Ave S, Richfield, MN 55423

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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.