Dean Parkway Trail
75Dean Parkway Trail is a 0.6-mile bike path in and around Minneapolis, MN. 100% of it has a smooth, kid-friendly surface. 37% of it is away from cars. There's a playground, restrooms and parking within half a mile. PedalKin gives it a kid score of 75 out of 100.
0.6 mi · 100% smooth surface · 37% away from cars
Scores are based on OpenStreetMap data and may be out of date or wrong. Always check trail conditions, closures and your child's readiness before you ride. Disclaimer
Best place to start
Park at Dean Parkway, off Dean Parkway, right by the trail. From the lot, restrooms are about 750 feet away and a playground is about 750 feet away.
- The trail
- Playground
- Restroom
- Parking
- Best place to start
Playgrounds and restrooms within half a mile are shown. Parking lots are shown if they're within about 200 m (one or two blocks), plus the closest one. Tap a dot or icon for its name.
Close by
Parks within half a mile of the trail, closest first, and what they have.
- Dean Parkway (along the trail): 1 parking lot
- Bde Maka Ska Park (along the trail): 2 playgrounds and 2 restrooms
- Park Siding Park (0.1 mi away): 3 playgrounds, 1 restroom and 2 parking lots
- Ackerberg Point (0.2 mi away): 2 restrooms
- Midtown Greenway (0.4 mi away): 1 restroom
- Cedar Lake Park (0.4 mi away): 1 playground and 1 restroom
Plus 2 parking lots outside parks, shown on the map.
Gear for this ride
Short and sweet
A good length for a balance bike or a first pedal bike. Find the right size by inseam, not age. Kids' bike size chart
Helmets on
A helmet that fits sits level, two fingers above the eyebrows. Here's what to look for. Kids' helmets
Snack stops
Snacks and water keep a ride happy. Spill-proof cups help for kids in a seat. Snacks and water
Nearby trails
These trails connect to or come within a block or two of Dean Parkway Trail.
- Bde Maka Ska Bike Trail · 3.2 mi · kid score 98
- Cedar Lake Trail · 5.8 mi · kid score 88
- Grand Rounds National Scenic Byway · 9.2 mi · kid score 82
- Kenilworth Trail · 1.5 mi · kid score 94
- Midtown Greenway · 6.6 mi · kid score 96
More Minneapolis trails
- Luce Bassets Trail · 0.8 mi · kid score 100
- Minnehaha Trail · 1.3 mi · kid score 100
- Mississippi East Bank Trail · 0.9 mi · kid score 100
- North Cedar Lake Regional Trail · 2.4 mi · kid score 100
- Cedar Lake LRT Regional Trail · 1.5 mi · kid score 98
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