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Lake Owasso County Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 356 Google reviews · Running trail in Shoreview, Minnesota · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
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Shade
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Confirmed from Lake Owasso 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.

RestroomsTrailhead parkingQuiet

Park, playground, beach and boat launch, plus a pavillion and picnic tables.

What runners say about Lake Owasso County Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (356 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 8 mentions

“This is one of my first picks when choosing a beach to take my toddler to because it feels clean and safe.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 4 mentions

“The Amenities are top notch and the surrounding environment is quiet and feels like you are in the middle of nature.”

This is a small beach (no lifeguard). Across the street there is a play area for little ones with a walking path as well. There is ample parking and the restroom facilities are superb and there is one building on each side of the park.

★★★★☆ — Christina , Aug 2023

Cute nature scape park! They just redid the roads/playground/beach area here and it is really nice in my opinion. This is one of my first picks when choosing a beach to take my toddler to because it feels clean and safe.

★★★★★ — Mckenzie , Aug 2024

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 356 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.

🚻 Restrooms 7 mentions

“There is ample parking and the restroom facilities are superb and there is one building on each side of the park.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 7 mentions

“There is ample parking and the restroom facilities are superb and there is one building on each side of the park.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 4 mentions

“The Amenities are top notch and the surrounding environment is quiet and feels like you are in the middle of nature.”

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Plan your run at Lake Owasso 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.
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
  • At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
  • Websiteramseycounty.us
  • Phone+1 651-748-2500
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

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 Lake Owasso County Park

370 Owasso Blvd N, Shoreview, MN 55126

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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.