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Sullivan Lake Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 83 Google reviews · Running trail in Columbia Heights, Minnesota · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Sullivan Lake 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.
Relaxed park featuring a lake, playground and tennis court, plus ducks and other wildlife.
What runners say about Sullivan Lake Park
“Behind the strip mall that is home to Domino's Pizza, there lies a secret hidden path leading to a secluded, idyllic park that encircles a picturesque lake.”
Behind the strip mall that is home to Domino's Pizza, there lies a secret hidden path leading to a secluded, idyllic park that encircles a picturesque lake. This is such a delightful Easter Egg in the midst of brutalist capitalism and a welcome breather from the hustle and bustle of Central Ave.
Sulivon lake Saturday morning nature walk, what a beautiful way to start my day
Lovely pond where you can feed the ducks. The playground is for younger kids but right next to the parking lot. There is a walking path paved all the way around the lake. Love it, been coming for years.
Walk this path almost daily with my fur baby. She wants to swim with the ducks. Lol. Don't let her go though, water kind of slimy and dead fish floating around.
Trail conditions & character
“Behind the strip mall that is home to Domino's Pizza, there lies a secret hidden path leading to a secluded, idyllic park that encircles a picturesque lake.”
“There is a walking path paved all the way around the lake.”
“The playground is for younger kids but right next to the parking lot.”
Plan your run at Sullivan Lake 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
- Websitecolumbiaheightsmn.gov
- Phone(763) 706-3730
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–10 PM |
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