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Veterans Memorial Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 174 Google reviews · Running trail in Dickinson, North Dakota · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Paved
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Veterans Memorial 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.

PavedScenicRestroomsQuiet

Peaceful park featuring a bandshell, disc golf, playground and veteran memorials.

What runners say about Veterans Memorial Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (174 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 5 mentions

“Beautiful & clean, with flag disposal box.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 4 mentions

“Beautiful memorial, the Parks and Recreation group did an awesome job with this.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 5 mentions

“Great peaceful park with some cool landmarks, views, amazing park to meet new people in the community or have family day to enjoy being outside without leaving town”

Very large park with walking path that can connect to Rocky Butte Park across the street as well. The recently built memorial is a calming space with large tributes to some great quotes from American history as well as honoring veterans of America's wars.

★★★★★ — Jesse , Jul 2019

There is a great frisbee golf course here with 12 baskets. During the summer there are free concerts held at the bandshell in the park. The veterans memorial is very nice and a peaceful place to reflect. The large lawns are also good for running with dogs or playing sports.

★★★★★ — Matthew , Nov 2019

Great place to run, walk, being the kids. There's actually two parks to play at for the kids. There's walking paths. What a great place to honor our veterans. Thanks to all who serve(d)

★★★★★ — Savanna , Oct 2020

Not a lot of shade in summers. Most equipment like benches have been redone recently and are in good shape.

★★★★★ — Peter , Jun 2024

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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 5 mentions

“Great peaceful park with some cool landmarks, views, amazing park to meet new people in the community or have family day to enjoy being outside without leaving town”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 5 mentions

“Great peaceful park with some cool landmarks, views, amazing park to meet new people in the community or have family day to enjoy being outside without leaving town”

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🛣️ Paved surface

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Plan your run at Veterans Memorial 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 trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
  • Websitedickinsonparks.org
  • Phone+1 701-456-2074
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 7 am–10:30 pm
Tuesday 7 am–10:30 pm
Wednesday 7 am–10:30 pm
Thursday 7 am–10:30 pm
Friday 7 am–10:30 pm
Saturday 7 am–10:30 pm
Sunday 7 am–10:30 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 Veterans Memorial Park

801 5th Ave W, Dickinson, ND 58601

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Running trails near Dickinson

Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.

Rocky Butte Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 106 reviews

Dickinson, ND

80 miMixedScenicDog-friendly

Tranquil green space offering scenic views, paved walking paths, disc golf & a playground.

under a mile away

Eagles Park

4.2 ★★★★☆ 109 reviews

Dickinson, ND

This community park provides a walking trail, baseball field, tennis courts & playground equipment.

1.2 miles away

Crooked Crane Trail

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Dickinson, ND

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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.