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A person walks on a dirt trail through a green, wooded area in Kensington Rune Stone Park beside a sign showing symbols for bicycling and hiking. Sunlight filters through the trees, creating a peaceful forest atmosphere.

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Kensington Rune Stone Park

Kensington Runestone Park is a historic and scenic park on the original farm site where the famous Kensington Runestone was discovered, nestled among gently rolling wooded hills southwest of Alexandria. It offers nature trails, historic sites, and outdoor recreation for visitors of all ages.

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(320) 762-2999

8965 County Road 103 Southwest, Kensington, Minnesota 56343

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(320) 762-2999

8965 County Road 103 Southwest, Kensington, Minnesota 56343

Kensington Rune Stone Park is located on the original farm site of Olof Ohman. Visit this historic park to view the actual discovery location of the infamous Kensington Runestone.

The park consists of 304 acres of wooded, gently rolling land which has two shelters for picnicking, outdoor game fields, trails for hiking and cross-country skiing, mountain bike trails, a playground area and flower beds. Packed trails for fat tire biking and groomed cross country ski trails are available in the winter.  There is also a downhill sledding hill right next to the Visitor Center, which is heated during the winter and is complete with a fireplace and restrooms for public use.

The shelters may be reserved by calling the Douglas County Park Division office at 320-762-2966 or follow this link and look for the park of your choice.

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A sunlit room with large windows, a wooden bench, recycling bins, and a view of green trees and grass at Kensington Rune Stone Park. An open door is visible on the right side of the image.
A person walks on a dirt trail through a green, wooded area in Kensington Rune Stone Park beside a sign showing symbols for bicycling and hiking. Sunlight filters through the trees, creating a peaceful forest atmosphere.
A red barn stands in a snowy landscape at Kensington Rune Stone Park, surrounded by leafless trees and blanketed in fresh white snow under a cloudy, grayish-blue sky.
A person with a red backpack walks along a forest path surrounded by vibrant fall color—yellow and orange autumn foliage—under a clear blue sky.
A forest scene in autumn with tall trees displaying vibrant fall color—orange and yellow leaves—and the ground covered with fallen leaves under a bright blue sky.
A hallway in a modern building at Kensington Rune Stone Park features a restroom sign on the left, a wooden decorative wall with text and artwork in the center, an interpretive room entrance on the right, and a drinking fountain by the restrooms.
A person wearing winter clothes and snowshoes walks on a snowy trail through Kensington Rune Stone Park, surrounded by snow-covered trees and branches.
A museum exhibit features informational panels, a stone on display, and a mural of a grassy field with trees inspired by Kensington Rune Stone Park. Viking runes are visible on the walls above the well-lit and organized displays.
A group of people ride horses along a green, wooded trail in Kensington Rune Stone Park on a sunny day. The path is surrounded by tall trees and dense foliage, creating a peaceful, natural setting.
Aerial view of Kensington Rune Stone Park shows a dense forest with vibrant autumn foliage in shades of orange, yellow, and brown, with a lake and hills visible in the background under a clear sky.
A shaded park pavilion with picnic tables sits on a grassy area at Kensington Rune Stone Park, surrounded by trees. There is a trash can and an outdoor grill nearby, and long shadows are cast by the setting sun.

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