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Lake Ann Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 689 Google reviews · Running trail in Chanhassen, Minnesota · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Lake Ann 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.
Tranquil lakeside park with water recreation options, plus picnic sites, trails & athletic fields.
What runners say about Lake Ann Park
“Beautiful lake, great walking paths, and nice beach area with a nice playground for kids.”
“Not crowded by the time I went nice Sandy Beach an large swimming area.”
A pretty little lake park just outside of Chanhassen. The lake is small, and gas motors are prohibited. Dogs with leases are ok, but not on the beach. There is a well stocked concession stand, small boat rentals, a beach with a playground , a fishing pier, a boat launch, and a hiking trail around the lake.
Beautiful lake, great walking paths, and nice beach area with a nice playground for kids.
Great place for families. The playground by the beach is a little scary for the toddler (or I should say her mom) but she wants to be by the water so it doesn't work to go play at the second playground set by the fields. So it may not apply to most people. I always play volleyball at the nets.
I’ve taken the family countless times for swimming, hiking, geocaching, and the play-sets. I don’t think we’ve ever fished here before though. The pier is large and nice. The sunnies bit well and made for an amusing afternoon with the kids. Also saw a couple large snapper turtles swim by our lines!
Trail conditions & character
“Not crowded by the time I went nice Sandy Beach an large swimming area.”
“Beautiful lake, great walking paths, and nice beach area with a nice playground for kids.”
“There is a good amount of parking in Lake Ann, as well as lake access, canoe rentals, and in the summer time there is a concession stand :) Very worth a visit”
Plan your run at Lake Ann 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 trailheadparking — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitechanhassenmn.gov
- Phone(952) 227-1100
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 |
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