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Bryant Lake Regional Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,484 Google reviews · Running trail in Eden Prairie, Minnesota · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- 12.5 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Bryant Lake 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.
Bustling recreational area on 170 acres, with a beach, boating & an 18-hole disc golf course.
What runners say about Bryant Lake Regional Park
“The park is clean and well-maintained, making it perfect for a walk, picnic, or simply taking in the scenery.”
“Bryant Lake is a beautiful and relaxing place to spend time outdoors.”
“The park is really cool and nestled in-between trees, so it's shaded and cool on a hot day and there are tons of picnic tables around (some have grills I believe).”
“The lake offers great views, peaceful walking trails, and plenty of space to enjoy nature.”
“There is an off-leash dog park (fenced in), but I love taking my dog (on leash) on the trails that wind within the park and through the connecting parkways.”
I will go out of my way to visit this beach. The staff that greets you is so helpful. Parking closest to beach will be packed but they have overflow parking (take first left after passing welcome post … skip the first little parking … the next parking lot you see take a spot… there will be a sidewalk sign pointing you…
Briant Lake Regional Park is a huge place to bring family and friends. Lots of trails for walking, bring your dogs. They would love to check out the scenery too. It's so beautiful here. Nothing I've ever seen. A beach that has concession stands, bathrooms, pedal boats and the lake is humongous.
I love the park and the trails are beautiful. It's a peaceful environment and also well maintained. You can do your work over there while enjoying the beach view. Nice spot for sure.
We found Bryant Lake Regional Park on a whim, and it has quickly become our favorite place! There is a fishing dock, lots of walking trails, a great beach with lots of huge umbrellas, the beach is shallow so kids of all ages can have fun, affordable priced kayaks, and paddle boards, boats and canoes.
Trail conditions & character
“Bryant Lake is a beautiful and relaxing place to spend time outdoors.”
“There is an off-leash dog park (fenced in), but I love taking my dog (on leash) on the trails that wind within the park and through the connecting parkways.”
“Large umbrella structures provide shade, picnic tables and ample parking made it an easy excursion.”
“The park is really cool and nestled in-between trees, so it's shaded and cool on a hot day and there are tons of picnic tables around (some have grills I believe).”
“Changing rooms, boat rentals, concession stand (head upstairs), and bathrooms (on the right of concession stand).”
“Wheelchair accessible ramps lead to a paved sidewalk.”
“The lake offers great views, peaceful walking trails, and plenty of space to enjoy nature.”
“Great mix of open air and technical shots as well as well groomed fairways and even the rough is well traveled so finding discs isn't too bad.”
Plan your run at Bryant Lake 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
- Distance12.5 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit. Long enough for a real long run.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitethreeriversparks.org
- Phone(763) 694-7764
- 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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