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Woodridge Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 558 Google reviews · Running trail in Cottage Grove, Minnesota · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

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

Confirmed from Woodridge 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.

PavedStroller / ADARestroomsWater

Large community park with kids' areas featuring a playground, tennis and baseball fields, plus basketball courts and picnic pavilions.

What runners say about Woodridge Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (558 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

👟 good for all levels 2 mentions

“Fun for all ages and the kids cannot get bored.”

This adaptive park is very nice. Many of the features in the park are wheelchair accessible and there are features with braille for visually-impaired people as well! The base of the park is soft and rubberized so it’s great for jumping but also for rolling wheelchairs or walkers. The whole thing well-designed for play.

★★★★★ — Karl , May 2023

Another great one! It's a drive for us, but absolutely worth it. Fun for all ages and the kids cannot get bored. Climbing, tunnels, slides, swings, designated sand area, shaded picnic tables and indoor restrooms plus porta potties. Basketball court and I believe tennis as well.

★★★★★ — Ms , May 2023

Definitely a great place for kids with a lot of unique play equipment. Much of the equipment is wheelchair accessible. As a bonus, much of the seating is actually shaded!

★★★★★ — Charles , May 2021

Large park, great for kids of all ages. Has a basketball court, tennis/pickel ball court and trails.

★★★★★ — Alicia , Jul 2025

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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.

Stroller / ADA accessible 5 mentions

“Many of the features in the park are wheelchair accessible and there are features with braille for visually-impaired people as well!”

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🚻 Restrooms 4 mentions

“Climbing, tunnels, slides, swings, designated sand area, shaded picnic tables and indoor restrooms plus porta potties.”

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🛣️ Paved surface

“Long paved path around pond.”

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🚰 Water fountains

“Modern bathrooms/water fountains (when open).”

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Plan your run at Woodridge 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, water — reported by runners
  • Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
  • Websitecottagegrovemn.gov
  • Phone+1 651-459-7037
  • Social Instagram

Hours

Monday 6 am–10:30 pm
Tuesday 6 am–10:30 pm
Wednesday 6 am–10:30 pm
Thursday 6 am–10:30 pm
Friday 6 am–10:30 pm
Saturday 6 am–10:30 pm
Sunday 6 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 Woodridge Park

Woodridge Park, 9000 90th St S, Cottage Grove, MN 55016

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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.