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Anderson Lakes Regional Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 79 Google reviews · Running trail in Eden Prairie, Minnesota · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Loop distance
- 2.1 mi
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Anderson Lakes Regional 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.
Park featuring paved and dirt hiking trails that are good for kids.
What runners say about Anderson Lakes Regional Park
“Beautiful walking trail along the lake, plenty of shaded trees and good views.”
Nice trails not too crowded :) only grip is that if you go on the big loop you have to deal with some city views. Otherwise not bad
It isn't big and it's close to the freeway (and its noise), but this park is a little slice of nature. Good for a quick escape and a walk in the woods.
Great for either walking or jogging. Came here to unwind and it was a great choice
A gorgeous park nestled away just off the highway. So many different smells and flowers in the spring. Paved and unpaved trails. The unpaved trails have dog restrictions.
Trail conditions & character
“Nice trails not too crowded :) only grip is that if you go on the big loop you have to deal with some city views.”
“Decent place but I wish the trails were better paved.”
“Nice trails not too crowded :) only grip is that if you go on the big loop you have to deal with some city views.”
“The goldenrod trail is umpaved but nicely groomed and loops back around to the parking lot.”
Plan your run at Anderson Lakes Regional Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
- Loop distance2.1 mi back to where you parked
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitethreeriversparks.org
- Phone+1 952-563-8877
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 5 am–10 pm |
| Tuesday | 5 am–10 pm |
| Wednesday | 5 am–10 pm |
| Thursday | 5 am–10 pm |
| Friday | 5 am–10 pm |
| Saturday | 5 am–10 pm |
| Sunday | 5 am–10 pm |
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