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Springbrook Nature Center
4.7 ★★★★★ 996 Google reviews · Running trail in Fridley, Minnesota · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
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- Shape
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- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Springbrook Nature Center'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.
Diverse habitats & wildlife plus hiking trails, floating boardwalks & an interpretive center.
What runners say about Springbrook Nature Center
“Outside there's miles of beautiful trails through wooded areas and over ponds.”
“The trails are well marked and great for a nice walk.”
“Springbrook Park is a beautiful park with easy trails for all adventurer's!”
I'm disappointed in myself for not checking this place out sooner for a few reasons: 1. It's free 2. It's close to home 3. It's nature and exploration based learning 4. Having an indoor and outdoor area makes it accessible no matter what the weather is 5. Did I mention that it's free?
This place is great for a small hike around the conservation. Just be sure to bring bug spray and sun screen. Plenty of mosquitoes to suck you dry, and little bugs to annoy the life out of you. Aside from that nice trails and plenty of squirrels scuffing around in the bushes.
Took my 2 and 5 year old one hot afternoon and had a blast. The nature play area is totally shaded, water feature, mud kitchen, fort building, climbing, balancing, creative play, etc.
I’ve been here many times over the years. We love the walking trails and getting out in nature. They host unique birthday parties year round. We did wedding photos here and family photos. The inside part has animals and play areas for kids. The outdoor play area is great. So much to do.
Trail conditions & character
“Outside there's miles of beautiful trails through wooded areas and over ponds.”
“Might be a little much for some smaller children but there are lots to explore and some fantastic shaded walking paths and wetland spaces.”
“The trails are well marked and great for a nice walk.”
Plan your run at Springbrook Nature Center
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
- Websitespringbrooknaturecenter.org
- Phone+1 763-572-3588
Hours
| Monday | 9 am–5 pm |
| Tuesday | 9 am–5 pm |
| Wednesday | 9 am–5 pm |
| Thursday | 9 am–5 pm |
| Friday | 9 am–5 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–5 pm |
| Sunday | 9 am–5 pm |
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