Fargo Park DistrictFacilities
Recreation Trails

The Fargo Park District has received regional and national awards for our recreational trail system. Our goal is to provide safe and enjoyable trails for bicycle riders, walkers, runners, and in-line skaters. Maps of the bike trails are available at our office.

There are over 85 miles of scenic paths in the Fargo park system. One path runs continuously south from 4th Avenue North to Lindenwood Park running under the Main Avenue bridge. Another runs. Another path runs between Mickelson Field and El Zagal Golf Course. Both paths connect 94 city blocks of bikeways, and run along the Red River.

The Fargo Park District in cooperation with the City of Fargo continues to offer new trail connections throughout the City of Fargo. Newly completed trails opening for 2008, include:

  • A 12' wide recreational trail connecting 42nd Ave SW running west along Drain 27 past 45th St SW, then turning south to 52nd Ave. This trail will have a future bridge connection over Drain 27 to Osgood Park.
  • The final leg of the Red River Trail will offer a continuous loop through Downtown Fargo - Moorhead. This trail will connect the 2nd St River Trail and Oak Grove Park. This trail runs through the new Wildflower Grove Park, located on the old Shotwell property along the Red River.
  • New Sheyenne River Bridge which connects the Osgood Neighborhood in Fargo with West Fargo over the Sheyenne River.

The Fargo Park District and The City of Fargo with the help of The Metropolitan Council of Governments are always looking for new trail connections throughout the City of Fargo. We look forward to new trail connection in 2008 to include trails through Prairie Grove and Maple Valley developments, Urban Plains Park, along 52nd Ave S Corridor, County Road 20 Bridge to Riverwood Park and trail rehabilitation in several neighborhood parks. A complete map of the Recreational Trail System is available at the Park District Main Office at 701 Main Avenue.

New recreational trails are continually planned and built allowing expansion to the North, South and West of Fargo.

For an Adobe Acrobat PDF file of the bike trail system in Fargo click here.

Cross Country Skiing Trails

Come out an enjoy some great winter exercise. Cross-country ski trails are avialable to the public free of charge. The Fargo Park District offers four skiing sites throughout the city. Trails are groomed on an as needed basis depending on the trail and weather conditions. For more information on cross country skiing in the Fargo/Moorhead area, contact Prairie's Edge Nordic Skiers at PENS@cableone.net

Edgewood Golf Course Trail offers traditional and skating trails. Edgewood Trail head is located at North Elm Street and Golf Course Road (36 Ave N). A warm chalet and ski rentals is offered during park hours. The trail is 4.7 miles. The skating and skiing trails were groomed on March 4th.

Dike East to Lindenwood Trail offers traditional and skating trails. Dike East Trail Head is located at 100 2nd St S. Lindenwood Trail Head is located at 5th St & 17th Ave S. The trail is 3.5 miles. The trails were groomed on March 5th.

Rose Creek Golf Course Trail offers traditional trails. Rose Creek Trail Head is located at 1500 Rose Creek Parkway. The trail is 2.7 miles. The trails were groomed on December 27th.

Prairiewood Golf Course Trail offers traditional trails. Prairiewood Trail Head is located at Prairiewood Drive and Westgate Circle. The trail is 1.75 miles.