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Matoska Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 527 Google reviews · Running trail in White Bear Lake, Minnesota · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Matoska 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 picnic area, trails, beach, and boat launch, plus views of White Bear Lake.
What runners say about Matoska Park
“Very clean and friendly especially when I am an out of towner.”
“Love this park so scenic, the road you get to it from, Lake Avenue, is a one way road so you have to come in north of the park, I usually take 7th.”
“It's quiet, many trees, and typically has a nice breeze off the lake.”
Love this park so scenic, the road you get to it from, Lake Avenue, is a one way road so you have to come in north of the park, I usually take 7th. Then follow lake ace to the entrance. It has a nice bathroom, boat launch (think there is a membership required for that).
Matoska Park overlooks White Bear Lake and wetlands with cattails. It also has a boat launch, an architectural restroom facility with flush toilets, and a new iteration of a gazebo originally built in 1883. There is also a stone bridge connecting Matoska to Manitou, a private island.
Nice walking, biking trail along the lake lead to downtown White Bear lake. Has restroom but No playground.
A very nice and beautiful trail to do some walking. The path follows part of White bear lake shoreline. Very picturesque and the neighborhood has some nice houses to gawk at. Facilities like restrooms are clean (not out houses).
Trail conditions & character
“Love this park so scenic, the road you get to it from, Lake Avenue, is a one way road so you have to come in north of the park, I usually take 7th.”
“It also has a boat launch, an architectural restroom facility with flush toilets, and a new iteration of a gazebo originally built in 1883.”
“Park features picnic tables, benches, a gazebo, access to a dog park and a walking/biking trail along the lake.”
“It's quiet, many trees, and typically has a nice breeze off the lake.”
“On a nice day it's hard to find parking, with a trailer or without.”
Plan your run at Matoska 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
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Phone(651) 747-3650
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–10 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM–10 PM |
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