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The Draw

4.5 ★★★★★ 92 Google reviews · Running trail in Ramsey, Minnesota · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
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Distance
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Shape
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Shade
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Access
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Confirmed from The Draw'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.

ScenicDog-friendlyRestroomsWater

Casual park featuring a playground and an amphitheater, plus live music in summer.

What runners say about The Draw

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (92 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 7 mentions

“As a park reviewer of over 150 parks/playgrounds, this is a nice park with well maintained lawns, bags for dog clean up, drinking fountain, picnic tables, lots of walking trails.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 6 mentions

“It was a beautiful day and a beautiful little Park that's perfect for a picnic, walking the dog or just laying down and watching the clouds go by.”

As a park reviewer of over 150 parks/playgrounds, this is a nice park with well maintained lawns, bags for dog clean up, drinking fountain, picnic tables, lots of walking trails. It has a popular amphitheatre perfect for summer concerts. The water way is well maintained and makes the park unique in the center of town.

★★★★☆ — Michael , May 2025

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I recently visited Draw Park, and it was a fantastic experience! The park is beautifully maintained, with lush greenery, well-paved walking paths, and plenty of benches to relax. It’s perfect for families, couples, or anyone looking to enjoy a peaceful day outdoors.

★★★★★ — Kush , May 2025

Overall this is a nice park with well maintained lawn, bags for dog clean up, drinking fountain, picnic tables, lots of walking trails. Has a popular amphitheatre with well attended concerts. Good sized water way, but a little weedy. The only negative is a lot of geese droppings on the sidewalk near the water.

★★★★☆ — Christopher , Aug 2018

This little park is cutest thing ever. It has several ponds, waterfalls, paths, and local greenery and flowers. They keep the dog bags full and the path clean. They have concerts there in the summer and other events. There are cute little river otters, ducks, and other water fowls that hang out in the summer.

★★★★★ — Kelley , Jan 2019

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 92 reviews →

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 8 mentions

“It was a beautiful day and a beautiful little Park that's perfect for a picnic, walking the dog or just laying down and watching the clouds go by.”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 5 mentions

“As a park reviewer of over 150 parks/playgrounds, this is a nice park with well maintained lawns, bags for dog clean up, drinking fountain, picnic tables, lots of walking trails.”

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🚻 Restrooms 3 mentions

“Good except insufficient parking and not enough portable toilets for the number of attendees”

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🚰 Water fountains 2 mentions

“As a park reviewer of over 150 parks/playgrounds, this is a nice park with well maintained lawns, bags for dog clean up, drinking fountain, picnic tables, lots of walking trails.”

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Plan your run at The Draw

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 trailheadrestrooms, water — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websiteci.ramsey.mn.us
  • Phone(763) 433-9853
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 5 AM–10 PM
Tuesday 5 AM–10 PM
Wednesday 5 AM–10 PM
Thursday 5 AM–10 PM
Friday 5 AM–10 PM
Saturday 5 AM–10 PM
Sunday 5 AM–10 PM

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 The Draw

7401 E Ramsey Pkwy, Ramsey, MN 55303

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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.