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Bass Lake Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 77 Google reviews · Running trail in Minneapolis, Minnesota · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Bass Lake 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.
A community gathering spot & green space with pickleball courts, a playground & a sun shelter.
What runners say about Bass Lake Park
Initially, looks disappointing as it is not so much of a lake as a swamp.. But when you walk around, and see signs of coyote warning.. it gets more interesting.. good paved patch to walk or bike.. can see some hare, birds and other small animals.. Budget about 30 minutes of brisk walking time
Great place to walk around it's about one and a half miles plenty of benches if you need to sit down flat paved path great for elderly walking area
Great park in the middle of the city , help to disconnect from the busy lifestyle and is walking distance from restaurants and coffee shops , perfect for a quick walk
Quiet and peaceful despite being right in the middle of the city. Always ducks along the lake and sometimes even deer! Great place for a walk.
Trail conditions & character
“Great place to walk around it's about one and a half miles plenty of benches if you need to sit down flat paved path great for elderly walking area”
“It looked beautiful, but I could only look at it.”
“Great place to walk around it's about one and a half miles plenty of benches if you need to sit down flat paved path great for elderly walking area”
Plan your run at Bass Lake Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- Phone(763) 354-8325
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–10 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 8 AM–10 PM |
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