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Sertoma Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 513 Google reviews · Running trail in Grand Forks, North Dakota · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- 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.
22-acre park with Japanese gardens & a meditation area, plus picnic shelters, a playground & trails.
What runners say about Sertoma Park
“- The trail is not long but it is clean and safe - Good spots for pictures - Huge playground”
“Beautiful park with lots of walking paths through the gardens and playgrounds and picnic tables”
“A lot of people do like to visit Sertoma Park and in its own right, provides a good sense of peace that makes Grand Forks more serene than other places allow.”
The snow is probably hiding it now, but there is a fairy door hiding somewhere in this park! Typically well maintained, and has access to the paths by the coulee. (The coulee smells a bit during late summer, so be warned) Has an accessible park available in the summer.
We saw the Japanese gardens located here online so came to check it out. It's a small area in the park but very pretty nonetheless. We had a nice time walking around and enjoying the clean park.
Ideally, a public park should be open to the community and its residents and provide safe grounding for young ones to frolic and have their own fun, and that's what Sertoma provides for Grand Forks, ND.
Beautiful Japanese park/garden! Many locals have their engagement, anniversary/wedding, gender reveal/baby announcements, & graduation pictures taken throughout for how gorgeous the scenery is.
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful park with lots of walking paths through the gardens and playgrounds and picnic tables”
“Most find parking along the street easier than the small parking lot, which has handicapped parking accessible”
“The bathrooms are flush toilet, no door on stalls, but running water.”
“Most find parking along the street easier than the small parking lot, which has handicapped parking accessible”
“A lot of people do like to visit Sertoma Park and in its own right, provides a good sense of peace that makes Grand Forks more serene than other places allow.”
Plan your run at Sertoma 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.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitegfparks.org
- Phone+1 701-746-2750
- Social Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 5 am–11 pm |
| Tuesday | 5 am–11 pm |
| Wednesday | 5 am–11 pm |
| Thursday | 5 am–11 pm |
| Friday | 5 am–11 pm |
| Saturday | 5 am–11 pm |
| Sunday | 5 am–11 pm |
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