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Cleary Lake Regional Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 749 Google reviews · Running trail in Prior Lake, Minnesota · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- 5.9 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Cleary 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.
Sprawling recreational park with golf courses, a swimming beach, cross-country skiing & more.
What runners say about Cleary Lake Regional Park
“There's different routes to go around the lake and it was very nice it's very clean and well-kept I imagine it would be quite popular in summer.”
“This is one of the most peaceful and beautiful parks in the area!”
“There was plenty of shade to enjoy sitting at picnic tables, grills, a nice beach, boat rentals, restrooms, a fishing dock and lots of parking.”
“It was really enjoyable and because they don’t allow gas powered boats on the lake its really quiet.”
City park amenities with camping. Boat rentals, playground, snacks at visitors center in the one hand. Camp sites, beach, hiking trails, and accessible nature on the other hand. Perfect for new and young campers. An affordable way to spend two days as a family.
Beautiful park. You can have a picnic, walk or bike the trails, they are paved. For water activities on the lake, there is a boat launch, know that motor powered boats are not allowed on the lake. The lake is good for paddle boats, paddle boards, kayak, and canoes.
Really nice park with paved trails for bikes as well as hime. They also have some camping sites, haven’t tried camping there though. Golf course is wonderful. I have always appreciated a restroom and water fountain for hikers/bikers and our furry friends!
A beautiful park with both paved and grassy trails. We enjoyed hiking in the woods and saw wildlife and birds in the wetlands. The park is well maintained and has clean bathrooms and plenty to do for all ages. You can purchase snacks, rent games, kayaks, canoes and paddle boards.
Trail conditions & character
“This is one of the most peaceful and beautiful parks in the area!”
“Cleary Lake has a nice paved trail that goes around the lake, a beach and offers boat rentals (paddleboat is worth it!”
“There was plenty of shade to enjoy sitting at picnic tables, grills, a nice beach, boat rentals, restrooms, a fishing dock and lots of parking.”
“There was plenty of shade to enjoy sitting at picnic tables, grills, a nice beach, boat rentals, restrooms, a fishing dock and lots of parking.”
“There was plenty of shade to enjoy sitting at picnic tables, grills, a nice beach, boat rentals, restrooms, a fishing dock and lots of parking.”
“The only downside was that we could not bring our dog with us on the boat rentals or on the beach!”
“It was really enjoyable and because they don’t allow gas powered boats on the lake its really quiet.”
“I have always appreciated a restroom and water fountain for hikers/bikers and our furry friends!”
Plan your run at Cleary Lake Regional 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
- Distance5.9 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
- 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 trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitethreeriversparks.org
- Phone(763) 694-7777
- 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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