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Lakeside Commons Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 601 Google reviews · Running trail in Blaine, Minnesota · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Lakeside Commons 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.
Canoe rental is available at this public park with kids' activities, volleyball & a public beach.
What runners say about Lakeside Commons Park
“There are clean bathrooms available, a splash pad, a playground, concessions, little spots where you can play chess.”
“Beautiful lake, beach, splash pads, children park , picnic table , shaded picnic area, trails for walking, running or biking what else do you ask for a perfect park.”
“Great place for all ages.”
Beautiful lake, beach, splash pads, children park , picnic table , shaded picnic area, trails for walking, running or biking what else do you ask for a perfect park. Will love to come back again and again. Clean restrooms along with changing room. Dogs are also welcome. You can also have some fishing time too.
(I've only been there when it first opens and stay about 2 hr before it gets busy. ) Great place. Clean. Spacious. Just wish some of the people/ kids wouldn't walk all over other people stuff..
Nice neighborhood park with a children's play area, pavilion, volleyball court, walking trails along the lake, a beach, public restrooms, concession stand, and a water play area with jets of water that shoot from the pavement. It also has an immense parking lot.
I just love walking at Lakeside Commons,so relaxing and tranquil! Benches and tables are all kept clean and bathrooms are nice, a nice safe place to walk!
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful lake, beach, splash pads, children park , picnic table , shaded picnic area, trails for walking, running or biking what else do you ask for a perfect park.”
“Great park for a variety of ages, bathrooms with flush toilets, nice little splash pad next to the beach and a shaded pavilion with picnic tables.”
“Parking is free to Blaine residents and day or annual passes are available for purchase.”
Plan your run at Lakeside Commons 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
- Websiteblainemn.gov
- Phone+1 763-785-6164
Hours
| Monday | 5 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 5 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 5 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 5 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 5 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | 5 am–9 pm |
| Sunday | 5 am–9 pm |
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