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Veterans Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 250 Google reviews · Running trail in Cloquet, Minnesota · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Veterans 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 Veterans Park
“provide pop bags to clean up after your pet and porter potty”
“There's so much room for the kiddos to play, you can relax, or walk across the tracks to have fun at the brand new playground with a beautiful view of the St.”
“This place is not only beautiful, it's also a peaceful place to go to.”
This place is not only beautiful, it's also a peaceful place to go to. Hang out, walk around, have a picnic outside, or just to eat lunch in your break.
Beautiful laser etched memorial to honor our veterans. Nice gazebo for a picnic also. Take a walk over to the Frank Lloyd Wright gas station afterwards.
Veterans Park is perfect if you just want to spot to get out and run around. They have a nice picnic area that is kept really clean. So if you're looking to have a picnic with you and your family awesome place if you're looking to just get out on your lunch break and you live close to the area great place as well.
It's not a playground park but it is a beautiful place to go for a walk or to bring a picnic to. They have a pavilion with 7 or 8 picnic tables. Great spot for a birthday party or other gathering. I've even seen weddings held there.
Trail conditions & character
“There's so much room for the kiddos to play, you can relax, or walk across the tracks to have fun at the brand new playground with a beautiful view of the St.”
“There is a parking lot right next to the picnic shelter and lots of new sidewalks around the park so the entire thing is very handicap accessible.”
“I love taking my dog there for walks, and he loves it!”
“This place is not only beautiful, it's also a peaceful place to go to.”
“Two porta-potties directly off the parking lot are there all-year-around.”
“The picnic shelter had a bunch of easily accessible outlets that are great for birthday parties, family reunions and even Pokemon Go players who need some extra battery power.”
Plan your run at Veterans Park
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- 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
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitecloquetmn.gov
- Phone+1 218-879-3347
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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