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Crosstown West Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 141 Google reviews · Running trail in Burnsville, Minnesota · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Mixed
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Crosstown West 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.

MixedLit at nightScenic

Green space featuring picnic pavilions, a gazebo and a playground for kids.

What runners say about Crosstown West Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (141 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 9 mentions

“Been coming to this park for 15 years now, great walking trail, beautiful dock to feed ducks or just relax by the water, and a good picnic area.”

This is a fantastic park! My little ones loved seeing the baby ducklings and the turtles sunning themselves on partially submerged logs; I must admit, that is still fun for me as an adult too! The playground isn't too big, but big enough for a toddler and a preschooler to enjoy for a while!

★★★★★ — Tara , May 2018

Great small park with a paved trail. It has a nice gazebo with plenty seats for a group of 24 and a grill.

★★★★★ — Daniel , May 2024

It's very beautiful woth a lot of animals on the water. It was nice walking there.

★★★★★ — Artem , Jun 2024

A nice park with a lake and walking trail tucked away from its bustling surroundings. It has a play structure, and a nice dock that juts out into the water and attaches to covered seating area. The walking trail around the lake is a little under a mile long.

★★★★☆ — Nick , Oct 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.

🏞️ Scenic views 9 mentions

“Been coming to this park for 15 years now, great walking trail, beautiful dock to feed ducks or just relax by the water, and a good picnic area.”

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🛣️ Paved surface 2 mentions

“Quaint park with a small playground and paved path around the pond.”

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🪵 Boardwalk

“Beautiful boardwalk and lots of ducks and waterfowl.”

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💡 Lit for night running

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Plan your run at Crosstown West Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
  • 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.
  • Websiteburnsvillemn.gov
  • Phone+1 952-895-4500
  • Social Instagram

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

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 Crosstown West Park

Crosstown West Park, 329 E Travelers Trail, Burnsville, MN 55337

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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.