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Sertoma Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 613 Google reviews · Running trail in Bismarck, North Dakota · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

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

Confirmed from Sertoma 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.

PavedScenicRestroomsTrailhead parkingQuiet

Large riverside park with playgrounds, walking trails, sand volleyball, horseshoes & public art.

What runners say about Sertoma Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (613 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 4 mentions

“This is a such a beautiful, well-kept park!”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 9 mentions

“Seen some beautiful deer cross from the neighborhoods to the park then a block or so down back into the neighborhood.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 3 mentions

“It’s so beautiful and serene and despite being full of people, it wasn’t crowded at all!”

This is a such a beautiful, well-kept park! I love the walking loop and, even more so, the interpretive trail. I love the trees and the shade and the lawns. It’s so beautiful and serene and despite being full of people, it wasn’t crowded at all!

★★★★★ — Shandi , Jun 2024

One of my favorite city parks from my travels. Nice paved trails that are peaceful to take a stroll in. There’s also an amusement park and zoo in this complex.

★★★★★ — Eric , Oct 2024

Beautiful park with plenty of space to walk and playgrounds for kids. Bathrooms were a no-go when we visited and only port-a-potties were available.

★★★★☆ — Clinicalia , Oct 2024

My favorite park in Bismarck! It's got a great trail that follows the Missouri River. It's perfect for riding a bike, rollerblading, or just walking. There's even a bike share, where you can rent classic pedal bikes or e-bikes! Sand volleyball is always fun here.

★★★★★ — Ashley , Mar 2025

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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 10 mentions

“Seen some beautiful deer cross from the neighborhoods to the park then a block or so down back into the neighborhood.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 3 mentions

“Beautiful free park, free parking and endless asphalted and not trails.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 3 mentions

“It’s so beautiful and serene and despite being full of people, it wasn’t crowded at all!”

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🚻 Restrooms 2 mentions

“Bathrooms were a no-go when we visited and only port-a-potties were available.”

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🛣️ Paved surface

“Nice paved trails that are peaceful to take a stroll in.”

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Plan your run at Sertoma 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
  • Websitebisparks.org
  • Phone(701) 222-6455
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 7:30 AM–5 PM
Tuesday 7:30 AM–5 PM
Wednesday 7:30 AM–5 PM
Thursday 7:30 AM–5 PM
Friday 7:30 AM–5 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

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 Sertoma Park

Riverside Park Rd, Bismarck, ND 58504

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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.