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Cottageville Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 128 Google reviews · Running trail in Hopkins, Minnesota · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
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Shade
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Access
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Confirmed from Cottageville 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.

RestroomsWaterTrailhead parking

Clean park featuring a playground for kids and basketball court, along with barbecue grills for picnics.

What runners say about Cottageville Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (128 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 3 mentions

“Park is always clean and the other park visitors are generally friendly.”

Visited the park after a long time today. Loved the play area and the walking paths. There is also a very neat sheltered picnic area with restrooms. The equipment is quite different from those in other play areas and makes this park more attractive. Loved the community garden and it's maintenance!!

★★★★★ — Pavithra , Sep 2020

Promising and interesting park. The fourth star in my review is a bit aspirational because this park needs a lot more shade and this neighborhood needs a good park.

★★★★☆ — Sean , Jul 2017

This is a great park, perfect for kids 3+. Unfortunately under 3 is less enjoyable. Is is visually appealing and the little ones will still enjoy running around!

★★★★★ — Doy , Aug 2021

Great park. Nice place for kids to run around. Adequate sitting bench’s for adults. However, does not have adequate play area for kids.

★★★★☆ — Minnesota , Sep 2021

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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.

🚻 Restrooms 5 mentions

“I liked it more while they were still under construction because at least there was a port a potty here that they could use when they had to go to the bathroom.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 3 mentions

“Parking is a little limited, sharing with an apartment building, or on the street on the opposite side of the park, but we always find a spot.”

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🚰 Water fountains 2 mentions

“There's drinking fountains.”

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Plan your run at Cottageville 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.
  • At the trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners

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

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 Cottageville Park

415 Blake Rd N, Hopkins, MN 55343

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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.