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City Square Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 196 Google reviews · Running trail in Waconia, Minnesota · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from City Square 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.
Green space with shade trees, war memorials and playgrounds, plus events.
What runners say about City Square Park
“Bathrooms are really great, park is tidy and clean, people are respectful, and the statues and memorials are in great condition.”
“Fantastic lights, beautiful.”
Loved the playground. My children played for quite some time. I especially love that they have smaller equipment for little kids. (Toddler/preschool age). Nice bathrooms. Clean with running water. There are picnic tables to eat at too.
Love walks through the park. Lots of paths for the little kids to bike or scooter on without having to cross a road and its really cool around Christmas with all the lights
Cozy, safe and clean park, in a cute neighborhood. It's a nice place to eat lunch or walk around after picking up a coffee or ice cream nearby.
Beautiful small town park. Gazebo and open shelter for entertaining. Space for kids to run and good play equiptment.
Trail conditions & character
“Lots of paths for the little kids to bike or scooter on without having to cross a road and its really cool around Christmas with all the lights”
“Bathrooms are really great, park is tidy and clean, people are respectful, and the statues and memorials are in great condition.”
Plan your run at City Square Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- 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.
- LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
- At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- Phone+1 952-442-2184
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–11 pm |
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