Home › Minnesota › Hopkins › Big Willow Park, Minnetonka
Big Willow Park, Minnetonka
4.6 ★★★★★ 350 Google reviews · Running trail in Hopkins, Minnesota · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Big Willow Park, Minnetonka'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.
Paved dirt trails run through this natural area and woodland with baseball and soccer fields.
What runners say about Big Willow Park, Minnetonka
“So upkept and clean, everyone is so friendly, and there are so many twists and turns you can take to make it a fun hike/walk.”
“Beautiful area with lots of trails, baseball and soccer fields, and a playground.”
Beutiful place but not enough bathrooms. I was walking along and I amsaw a deer and it was soooooo cooooooool. I saw a dog running around and I hope it was ok. I got my Jordan’s dirty so I had to throw them away when I was done. They should also add some music and add more fish to the water.
Love this park. Easy access and you're able to walk different paths easily. Great dog walking park!
Easily our new favorite walking/hiking area! There are a variety of paved and crushed gravel pathways (wider), but also tonssss of smaller ‘deer trails‘ (thinner, 1-person) through the woods that I prefer. Even with there being quite a few people there, it was super easy to feel alone out there. Super, super peaceful.
Still my favorite place. Winter (2/23) update: trails are packed nicely but proceed with caution! I (barely) made it through the park testing out new hiking boots without falling on ice but took a BIG slip on black ice in the parking lot at the end. 🤣
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful area with lots of trails, baseball and soccer fields, and a playground.”
“I (barely) made it through the park testing out new hiking boots without falling on ice but took a BIG slip on black ice in the parking lot at the end.”
“There are a variety of paved and crushed gravel pathways (wider), but also tonssss of smaller ‘deer trails‘ (thinner, 1-person) through the woods that I prefer.”
“Also there's a baseball field, restroom building, some benches, and a playground with slides, individual spinning rides, a teeter totter, and more”
“Excellent, excellent place to walk/hike with your dog.”
“There are a variety of paved and crushed gravel pathways (wider), but also tonssss of smaller ‘deer trails‘ (thinner, 1-person) through the woods that I prefer.”
Plan your run at Big Willow Park, Minnetonka
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
- 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.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websiteeminnetonka.com
- Phone+1 952-939-8200
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–10 pm |
Running trails near Hopkins
Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.
Minnehaha Creek Preserve - Town of Hopkins
4.6 ★★★★★ 5 reviews
Hilloway Park
4.1 ★★★★☆ 8 reviews
Meadow Neighborhood Park and Community Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 132 reviews
Community park featuring an outdoor ice rink for hockey & skating, plus biking trails & a playscape.
Minnetonka Township Loops Trails Corridor System
4.1 ★★★★☆ 7 reviews
Central Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 139 reviews
Vast green space featuring tennis courts, ballfields and a playground, as well as walking paths and picnic tables.
Burnes Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 360 reviews
Basic neighborhood recreation area with a playground, plus a baseball field & tennis courts.