Home › Minnesota › Roseville › Lake McCarrons County Park
Lake McCarrons County Park
4.2 ★★★★☆ 518 Google reviews · Running trail in Roseville, Minnesota · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Lake McCarrons County 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.
Park featuring picnic tables and grills, plus a playground and boat launch.
What runners say about Lake McCarrons County Park
“Thanks to the Park and Rec of the city to keep the park clean!”
“Small but very beautiful lake with ample picnic facilities, toilets, shelter, sandy beach, kid's playground and lifeguards on rotational duty.”
“Nice family friendly small beach with fishing dock, playground area and the Bathroom/Dressing Rooms are OPEN during Park Hours with running water to cool off!”
I love McCarrons Lake & Beach! Nice family friendly small beach with fishing dock, playground area and the Bathroom/Dressing Rooms are OPEN during Park Hours with running water to cool off! Awesome!
Spent time there for about an hour with my father. We grabbed McDonalds food from down the road a little ways and parked in the parking lot. We got out of the car briefly to enjoy the day.
Small but very beautiful lake with ample picnic facilities, toilets, shelter, sandy beach, kid's playground and lifeguards on rotational duty. At a brisk stride can walk around entirely about 30 minutes. Lovely views all year round.
First off, I came early to walk the park, and a grounds keeper was power washing the grills, the tables and sitting area! Thanks to the Park and Rec of the city to keep the park clean! Mornings here are great!
Trail conditions & character
“Nice family friendly small beach with fishing dock, playground area and the Bathroom/Dressing Rooms are OPEN during Park Hours with running water to cool off!”
“Because theres not a lot of people here, some old folks walking, people just walking their dogs, I saw a man swimming laps this morning.”
“Small but very beautiful lake with ample picnic facilities, toilets, shelter, sandy beach, kid's playground and lifeguards on rotational duty.”
“We grabbed McDonalds food from down the road a little ways and parked in the parking lot.”
“Water lilies and wooded shoreline make a natural view.”
Plan your run at Lake McCarrons County 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.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websiteramseycounty.us
- Phone(651) 266-0300
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM–9:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–9:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–9:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–9:30 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–9:30 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–9:30 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM–9:30 PM |
Running trails near Roseville
Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.
Tamarack Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 110 reviews
Nature park, featuring an off-leash area for dogs, as well as paved trails and a pond.
Trout Brook Nature Sanctuary
4.1 ★★★★☆ 206 reviews
Tract of trees and wildflowers with biking and walking trails.
Reservoir Woods Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 524 reviews
This rugged 120-acre park with wooded trails features diverse terrain, from wetlands to grasslands.
Pioneer Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 40 reviews
This tranquil, 4.7-acre property offers sports & picnic facilities, a play area & walking paths.
Acorn Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 628 reviews
Treed park with a disc golf course, ball fields, basketball & tennis courts, trails & an ice rink.