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Wakefield Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 442 Google reviews · Running trail in Maplewood, Minnesota · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Wakefield 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.
Neighborhood park featuring an ice rink, playgrounds, picnic spots and a lake with walking paths and grills.
What runners say about Wakefield Park
“A newer, super clean park with clean wood chips instead of dirty sand!”
“Beautiful landscape and the best views of the water from any direction!”
“Plenty of stuff to entertain our 2yr old also was able to swing with my 4mo old in the baby/parent swing not to mention that this park seems to cater to all ages.”
A newer, super clean park with clean wood chips instead of dirty sand! Located at the intersection of Prosperity and Summer Ave in Maplewood, MN. A great park with a playground where kids can ride a zipline in 2 different ways: a safety locking chair or a round seat.
Nice new equipment, really pretty surroundings, nice walking paths - I would and have recommended it to everyone
Trail conditions & character
“There is a playground for the kids, bathrooms, docks for fishing, pet friendly, remember the leash law👍”
“Beautiful landscape and the best views of the water from any direction!”
“Great playground with wood chips, and plenty of grassy fields for games or kites.”
“Plenty of room for soccer, volleyball, football, and there's even a brand new hockey rink (ice available only in the winter months) Plenty of good parking all around.”
“There are water fountains, grills for BBQing, picnic tables under pavilions, and picnic tables under umbrellas.”
Plan your run at Wakefield Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- 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, water — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitemaplewoodmn.gov
- Phone(651) 249-2111
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 |
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