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Hartkopf Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 145 Google reviews · Running trail in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

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

Confirmed from Hartkopf 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.

PavedLit at nightDog-friendlyRestroomsWaterTrailhead parkingQuiet

What runners say about Hartkopf Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (145 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 4 mentions

“I grew up near this park Its a nice big park lots of trees quiet nice clean playground with a picnic shelter near the play gound”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 3 mentions

“Peaceful, and today was absolutely beautiful.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 6 mentions

“I grew up near this park Its a nice big park lots of trees quiet nice clean playground with a picnic shelter near the play gound”

👟 good for all levels 2 mentions

“Plenty of options for children of all ages.”

Lovely neighbor park with large open spa e and paved pathways for walking and biking. Located in a quiet neighborhood and has a tennis court, soccer field, baseball diamond and a playground. There are a couple of grills and a pi nice shelter and a smallish parking lot.

★★★★★ — Nanette , Nov 2018

Nice park with plenty of space for walking, biking, soccer field and a two rim basketball court. * To the older people looking to play basketball, I wouldn't recommend this Park. It is over run with little Humans lol. Ie age 8 to 12 yrs

★★★★★ — Her , Apr 2026

Pretty pathways to stroll and walk your dog. Beautiful large shade trees. Very clean. A nice playground, picnic tables, benches and a gazebo. Peaceful neighborhood.

★★★★★ — Karen , Oct 2021

Our favorite little community park. Never overly crowded, good baseball fields and thanks to my wonderful husband for harassing the city to get the tennis court fixed. Great path to walk the dog, most people pick up after themselves.

★★★★☆ — Dundy , Dec 2017

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 145 reviews →

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.

🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 6 mentions

“I grew up near this park Its a nice big park lots of trees quiet nice clean playground with a picnic shelter near the play gound”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 4 mentions

“Great path to walk the dog, most people pick up after themselves.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 2 mentions

“There are a couple of grills and a pi nice shelter and a smallish parking lot.”

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🛣️ Paved surface

“Lovely neighbor park with large open spa e and paved pathways for walking and biking.”

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🚰 Water fountains

“There's drinking fountains!”

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💡 Lit for night running

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🚻 Restrooms

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Plan your run at Hartkopf 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
  • 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, water — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websitebrooklynpark.org
  • Phone+1 763-424-8000
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 6 am–9 pm
Tuesday 6 am–9 pm
Wednesday 6 am–9 pm
Thursday 6 am–9 pm
Friday 6 am–9 pm
Saturday 6 am–9 pm
Sunday 6 am–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 Hartkopf Park

Brooklyn Park, Minnesota

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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.