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Knob Hill Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 55 Google reviews · Running trail in Burnsville, Minnesota · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

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Confirmed from Knob Hill 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.

Dog-friendlyQuiet

Park with baseball fields, a playground, and basketball facilities, plus picnic tables.

What runners say about Knob Hill Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (55 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 noticed how extremely clean the area & lakeside was while we stopped to take in the beauty of nature on the wooden bridge.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 5 mentions

“It’s a clean and quiet park and it’s beautiful as well.”

Nice neighborhood park with a children's play area, 2 baseball fields, a basketball hoop, an ice rink with a warming house, a large mowed grassy area, walking trails, and a parking lot. It has something to offer many people of diverse ages and interests

★★★★★ — Jrob , Jun 2019

It's a beautiful green space. The playground is pretty small, and it is still fun to run around a few times.

★★★★☆ — T , Oct 2023

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 55 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 4 mentions

“It’s a clean and quiet park and it’s beautiful as well.”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 3 mentions

“Nice little neighborhood park with a playground, 2 softball fields, small basketball spot and a dog area/skating rink (depending on the season).”

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Plan your run at Knob Hill 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.
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • 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 Knob Hill Park

1317 Knob Hill Ln, 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.