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Watab Creek Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 141 Google reviews · Running trail in Sartell, Minnesota · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

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

Confirmed from Watab 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.

MixedScenicRestrooms

Grassy park boasting a splash pad, basketball courts and tennis courts.

What runners say about Watab Creek Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (141 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 4 mentions

“There is a nice covered shelter with several picnic tables, garbage cans, and clean bathrooms.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 6 mentions

“There is a bridge that passes over the creek onto a walking path in the woods <3 it is beautiful!”

This is a fabulous park located been the Mississippi River and Watab Creek. There are a few art pieces dedicated to the economic and social impact of the paper mill which was once running in Sartell, MN scattered around Watab Creek Park. My son really enjoys all of the equipment at this park.

★★★★★ — Lizzie , Dec 2021

Amazing! The playground had equipment that I've never seen at a public park, and there was a playset for the littles! Due to the watering ban, the splash pad wasn't running, but we went down to the creek to splash around and throw some rocks, and it was glorious! So beautiful!

★★★★★ — Danielle , Aug 2021

No Benches along the creek, but a beautiful walk. Lots of covered area, splash pad, and great playground

★★★★☆ — Marsha , Oct 2025

Great lil park to go for a walk or bring the kiddos here to burn off some energy! 😀

★★★★★ — Angela , Apr 2025

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 141 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 7 mentions

“There is a bridge that passes over the creek onto a walking path in the woods <3 it is beautiful!”

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🚻 Restrooms 4 mentions

“There is a nice covered shelter with several picnic tables, garbage cans, and clean bathrooms.”

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🛣️ Paved surface

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🌲 Natural surface / singletrack

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Plan your run at Watab Creek Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to 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.
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
  • At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
  • Websitesartellmn.com
  • Phone+1 320-253-2171
  • Social Facebook

Hours

Monday 7 am–10 pm
Tuesday 7 am–10 pm
Wednesday 7 am–10 pm
Thursday 7 am–10 pm
Friday 7 am–10 pm
Saturday 7 am–10 pm
Sunday 7 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 Watab Creek Park

7 Riverside Ave N, Sartell, MN 56377

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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.