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Dartts Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 268 Google reviews · Running trail in Owatonna, Minnesota · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
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Confirmed from Dartts 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.

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Riverside park featuring a playground, ball field, tennis and basketball courts, trails, and picnic areas.

What runners say about Dartts Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (268 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 7 mentions

“Great park, beautiful and clean with plenty of space without really worrying of it becoming overcrowding, the basketball court is definitely a bonus.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 5 mentions

“Great park, beautiful and clean with plenty of space without really worrying of it becoming overcrowding, the basketball court is definitely a bonus.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 3 mentions

“I love how this park is in the middle of all these houses but when you're at the park it's still very peaceful and quiet”

Beautiful park within Owatonna. There are some fun bridges across a river for watching the water or taking nature walks. The playground equipment is fun for kids of all ages. We've played here several times and always been happy!

★★★★★ — Leah , May 2020

Super spacious park with up-to-date amenities throughout. Safe, clean and there’s a little something for everyone. Kids loved the playground and puttering around in the low riverbed. Parents loved the bike path and ample benches. Just show up, take a deep breath and enjoy!

★★★★★ — Wade , Aug 2018

Front and back parking. Has a base ball field, and a park. Have a whole bunch of benches for family to eat and open fields for dogs and children to play in. Two bridges, and a trail.

★★★★★ — Beck , Mar 2018

Beautiful Park in the middle of Owatonna close to downtown, the small stream and river running through the park. Very picturesque and Serene. Baseball fields, places to picnic.

★★★★★ — Thomas , Jun 2023

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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.

🐕 Dog-friendly 12 mentions

“Have a whole bunch of benches for family to eat and open fields for dogs and children to play in.”

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🏞️ Scenic views 5 mentions

“Great park, beautiful and clean with plenty of space without really worrying of it becoming overcrowding, the basketball court is definitely a bonus.”

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🚻 Restrooms 4 mentions

“Good equipment, clean restrooms and well maintained”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 3 mentions

“I love how this park is in the middle of all these houses but when you're at the park it's still very peaceful and quiet”

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🚰 Water fountains 2 mentions

“Public restrooms and water fountains available.”

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Plan your run at Dartts 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 trailheadrestrooms, water — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websiteci.owatonna.mn.us
  • Phone+1 507-444-4321
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

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 Dartts Park

429 Mineral Springs Rd, Owatonna, MN 55060

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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.