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Jim Bell Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 29 Google reviews · Running trail in Farmington, Minnesota · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

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

Confirmed from Jim Bell 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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Mixed

What runners say about Jim Bell Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (29 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

Awesome park not 2 busy lots of stuff 2 do. Has a pavillion and grill, basketball court, paved walking paths. It's a hidden gem for sure I believe it is wood chips in the playground area.

★★★★★ — Jason , Dec 2019

Nice place to walk around and play. Park has paved trail, volleyball court, basketball court and a big playground.

★★★★★ — Ryan , May 2021

Had a great time walk-in the 3.5 mile loop very scenic both me and my husband loved it as well.

★★★★☆ — Mrs. , Jun 2026

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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.

🛣️ Paved surface 2 mentions

“Park has paved trail, volleyball court, basketball court and a big playground.”

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🌲 Natural surface / singletrack 2 mentions

“It's a hidden gem for sure I believe it is wood chips in the playground area.”

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Plan your run at Jim Bell 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.
  • Websitefarmingtonmn.gov
  • 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 Jim Bell Park

Preserve Park, Farmington, MN 55024

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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.