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Sand Creek Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 584 Google reviews · Running trail in Coon Rapids, Minnesota · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of Sand Creek Park yet from its own listing, the park's website or runner reviews — so those cells stay blank rather than guess. What is below comes straight from the listing and from reviewers' own words. 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.
Large, contemporary multi-sports complex with playgrounds, a skate park & a concession stand.
What runners say about Sand Creek Park
“Here for son’s baseball and it’s been clean and easy parking even on busy Saturdays”
BREAKING NEWS: Local human accidentally discovers interdimensional portal disguised as Sand Creek Park at 1008 Northdale Boulevard NW and hasn't been the same since!
Great ball fields, concessions during baseball season, two good playgrounds, paths, soccer and football fields and a skate park, plenty of parking.
If you go to Sand Creek Park for a softball tournament be sure to get the walking taco. It is the best in the state of Minnesota.
Trail conditions & character
“BREAKING NEWS: Local human accidentally discovers interdimensional portal disguised as Sand Creek Park at 1008 Northdale Boulevard NW and hasn't been the same since!”
“Great ball fields, concessions during baseball season, two good playgrounds, paths, soccer and football fields and a skate park, plenty of parking.”
Plan your run at Sand Creek Park
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- 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
- Websitecoonrapidsmn.gov
- Phone(763) 767-6552
- Social Instagram · Facebook
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