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Valley Creek Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 45 Google reviews · Running trail in Woodbury, Minnesota · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Valley Creek 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.
What runners say about Valley Creek Park
“Hopefully they plan on putting in places to sit and some kind of shaded area.”
May 18, 2025 This park is a gem in progress. We enjoy it year round. We've been visiting it since it first opened and have come to enjoy many specifics of its beauty. Unfortunately, after the recent burning and clearing, our favorite ROCK has been removed from the side of the walking path. It's very unique.
Great place to go on a casual stroll with kids and leashed dogs! There’s two trails, both very easy and quick. The trees and land around the trail were beautiful. Cute wildlife all around too. There’s one portapotty by the parking lot and a nice red barn to see. The new park is also really great for kids.
Nice playground with a lot of fun stuffs for kids. Near by trails makes it perfect for parents. Benches and tables are yet to come and they seem to be here soon.
This is a great little park with a playground, a restored barn, and a paved walking trail through a thicket of trees. It's about a mile loop and perfect for us and the pooch. The playground looks great, and I'm envious of what the kids get these days compared to the parks from my youth 😃.
Trail conditions & character
“Hopefully they plan on putting in places to sit and some kind of shaded area.”
“Great little park with nature walking loop and nice children's playground equipment.”
“There’s one portapotty by the parking lot and a nice red barn to see.”
Plan your run at Valley Creek Park
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- 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
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- Websitewoodburymn.gov
- Phone+1 651-714-3720
- Social Facebook
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