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Lions Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 200 Google reviews · Running trail in Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Lions 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 with a fishing pier, a walking path and a dock.
What runners say about Lions Park
“Amazing park and lake , fantastic walking trails or biking , clean water Amazing fishing.”
“Lions Park is really beautiful.”
“One of my favorite areas to take a quick peaceful walk.”
Can’t beat a quick walk in nature at Lions Park! Very safe, evenly paved paths and dog friendly!
Lions Park is really beautiful. It's in a nice location with a place for kids to play and picnic tables. The walking trail is good, just be prepared for the noise since it runs by the highway. And all the people who were there walking were so friendly. We'll definitely be going back!
Great little park with a playground, swings, picnic tables under a shelter, great trails, and a dock where you can feed or catch fish in warmer months. The trails after mainly along the highway so there's a lot of traffic noise.
Amazing park and lake , fantastic walking trails or biking , clean water Amazing fishing. Nice park with picnic tables , grill and a pelvillian . Highly recommended
Trail conditions & character
“It is wheelchair accessible and you can bring your dogs.”
“One of my favorite areas to take a quick peaceful walk.”
“Very safe, evenly paved paths and dog friendly!”
“Only negative I have is while there is a bathroom there (temporary)is no water fountain at the park meaning you must bring your own.”
“It is wheelchair accessible and you can bring your dogs.”
“Only negative I have is while there is a bathroom there (temporary)is no water fountain at the park meaning you must bring your own.”
Plan your run at Lions Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- 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, water — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websiteighmn.gov
- Phone(651) 450-2480
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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