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Willowstone Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 123 Google reviews · Running trail in Brooklyn Park, 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 Willowstone 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.
Park with swings, slides and picnic tables, plus a castle-themed playground.
What runners say about Willowstone Park
Well maintained. Tennis courts were just redone (two courts). Baseball diamond, half court basketball, great trails and excellent playground (not at all like the generation X death traps).
Nice quiet park! Clean and tucked back where there shouldn't ever be much traffic to worry about with kids running around.
We love this park. It has play structures for all ages of kids. There are a variety of activities too; mini rock wall, scooper, etc. There is also plenty of room to run if needed.
Great, safe sledding hill with plenty of room. Hockey and skating rink, too, but we stuck with sledding.
Trail conditions & character
Plan your run at Willowstone 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 trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitebrooklynpark.org
- Phone+1 763-424-8000
- Social Instagram · Facebook
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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