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Lake Waconia Regional Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 413 Google reviews · Running trail in Waconia, Minnesota · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Lake Waconia Regional 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.
Picnicking, grilling, and other recreational activities are available at this beach park.
What runners say about Lake Waconia Regional Park
“Nice easy beach access for picking up friends as well as clean facilities and bathrooms.”
“small yet a beautiful Beach Love the Sunsets here … they are building some restrooms and shelters .”
“A quiet and serene lake located on the outskirts of the western Minneapolis suburbs.”
Winter hikes from the mainland across the frozen lake to Lake Waconia Regional Park. The trails were traversable and fun to explore. There are remnants from when this island once had homes and a hotel! Several brick walls, and fences are still present.
Great place to run the pooch in the off season! Lots of room to run. As of 1/5/24 there is about 5.5" of good ice at least 100' out from shore.
Usually pretty nice. Bring an umbrella if you want any shade because there's isn't much around here!
Trail conditions & character
“small yet a beautiful Beach Love the Sunsets here … they are building some restrooms and shelters .”
“we were at a family reunion plenty of room and separate bathrooms from the public ones that were also near by.”
“A quiet and serene lake located on the outskirts of the western Minneapolis suburbs.”
Plan your run at Lake Waconia Regional 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 trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- Websitecarvercountymn.gov
- Phone+1 952-466-5250
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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