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Colby Lake Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 209 Google reviews · Running trail in Woodbury, Minnesota · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
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Confirmed from Colby Lake 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.

Lit at nightRestroomsTrailhead parking

Lakeside space featuring baseball fields, soccer fields, playgrounds and soccer games.

What runners say about Colby Lake Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (209 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 3 mentions

“The shelter was clean and had easy access to the attached bathrooms.”

Great park. I didn't get to explore the whole thing, but near the small building we had my daughter's birthday in was great. There was a big playground, lots of running space, and the building we rented was great. It's a nice place to have a party. Indoor with a.c.

★★★★★ — Rick , Sep 2019

Decent park with a nice playground. Did have a creepy guy come running by the playground while the kids were there for a birthday party. Had his shirt off and was “stretching” while watching the kids play. Keep an eye out.

★★★★☆ — Grizz , Sep 2021

Beautiful choice of walking paths. Also fun community activities for our kids!

★★★★★ — Sarah , Jul 2017

Great park to play at! Love the small playground and the big open field for the kids to run around on. Many great walking trails that you can use to go all over including around Colby lake!

★★★★★ — Denai , Jul 2017

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Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🅿️ Trailhead parking 6 mentions

“This is a good sized parked that has plenty of parking and green space.”

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🚻 Restrooms 4 mentions

“Ball fields, playgrounds, paved trails, bathrooms, rental facilities, pickleball/hockey depending on the season.”

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💡 Lit for night running 2 mentions

“What I really appreciated was that as it gets dark, the lights automatically turn on, so you can play at any time without visibility being an issue.”

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Plan your run at Colby Lake 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 trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
  • Websitewoodburymn.gov
  • Phone+1 651-714-3569
  • Social Facebook

Hours

Monday 4–9 pm
Tuesday 4–9 pm
Wednesday 4–9 pm
Thursday 4–9 pm
Friday 4–9 pm
Saturday 1–9 pm
Sunday 1–9 pm

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Colby Lake Park

9715 Valley Creek Rd, Woodbury, MN 55125

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.