Grand Forks, North Dakota · Published by Emberlight Studios
Updated October 2026 · 8 places · Grand Forks
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Our top picks are Greater Grand Forks Greenway — Grand Forks section, Riverside Park and Sertoma Park and Japanese Garden.
These eight trails, parks and nature areas are within Grand Forks, North Dakota. The Greenway spans both Grand Forks and East Grand Forks; the listing below describes its Grand Forks section, while the other entries are individual Grand Forks parks with paths or outdoor nature features.
Grand Forks, ND 58201 (riverfront trail system; no single street address)
The Greenway is an all-season network of paved and other trails along the Red River and Red Lake River, with nature preserves and connections to local parks. Local visitor information highlights its more than 20 miles of paths for walking, biking, birding and other outdoor activities.
Best for: riverfront walking and biking
1811 N 1st Street, Grand Forks, ND 58203
Riverside Park is a riverfront park with biking and walking trails, and the Greenway Bike Path runs along the Red River. Local coverage describes it as a place for river views, picnics and access to the Greenway.
Best for: riverfront walks
3300 11th Avenue South, Grand Forks, ND 58201
Sertoma Park has biking and walking trails connecting to the Greenway, as well as a Japanese Garden and an arboretum. Local visitor information also notes the garden, playgrounds and trails as features people visit the park for.
Best for: garden walks
120 Euclid Ave, Grand Forks, ND 58201
Lincoln Drive Park has the Greenway Bike Path running through it and a boat ramp on the Red River. Local coverage notes the park’s open space, disc golf and direct access to riverside paths.
Best for: Greenway access
320 North 25th Street, Grand Forks, ND 58201
University Park, near the University of North Dakota campus, has biking and walking trails and floral gardens. Local visitor information describes it as a neighborhood park with paths, green space and gardens.
Best for: campus-area walking
2001 47th Avenue South, Grand Forks, ND 58201
Ryan Park and Ryan Lake offer biking and walking trails, a fishing pier and a picnic shelter. Local reporting describes the small man-made lake as a family fishing destination and reports trail improvements and prairie habitat restoration at the site.
Best for: walking and fishing
4600 Cherry Street, Grand Forks, ND 58201
Optimist Park is a large green space with a walking trail, playground and sports fields. The Grand Forks Park District also identifies it as the home of the Northern Valley Law Enforcement Memorial.
Best for: neighborhood walks
703 S 4th Street, Grand Forks, ND 58201
Kannowski Park has the Rydell Skate Park, playground equipment, lawns and shade trees. Local coverage describes it as having easy access to nearby Greenway paths and as a place for casual picnics.
Best for: near-downtown Greenway access