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Central Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 139 Google reviews · Running trail in Hopkins, Minnesota · Dawn to dusk
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Dawn to dusk
Confirmed from Central 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.
Vast green space featuring tennis courts, ballfields and a playground, as well as walking paths and picnic tables.
What runners say about Central Park
Park has tennis courts, pickle ball courts, a small park, open grass field and a couple baseball fields. It is a nice walk around the park, just beware of geese droppings
Great park with lots of people!! They have pickle ball courts and softball fields and walking distance from downtown Hopkins!
Great park for softball or playing at the park. Configuration of the fields makes for lots of walking.
Nice park. Tennis and pball courts. Playground, ballfield, and biking/walking trail.
Trail conditions & character
Plan your run at Central Park
The practical stuff
- AccessDawn to dusk — the gates close, so do not plan a run that finishes after dark
- 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 — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitehopkinsmn.com
- Phone+1 952-939-8203
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 |
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