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Meadow View Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 39 Google reviews · Running trail in Farmington, Minnesota · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Mixed
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Meadow View 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.

MixedRestrooms

What runners say about Meadow View Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (39 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

Easy open parking to well cared for, park Ed walking paths. More nature noise than car noise; a real plus for an urban park. Wide area to play in was being used as a dog run. Boardwalk doesn't have railings so I'm not sure if the park is complete or not. Good place to get out for some fresh air.

★★★★☆ — Angella , Apr 2019

Lovely paved trails through woods & wildflower prairies with wooden walkways through a marsh Large port-a-potty in the summer

★★★★☆ — Melissa , Aug 2018

I appreciate the boardwalk that goes through the park in the wildlife preserve when walking my dog

★★★★★ — Farrell'S , Feb 2021

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 39 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 3 mentions

“Great playground equipment , easy access to portable bathrooms and soccer fields”

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🛣️ Paved surface 2 mentions

“Lovely paved trails through woods & wildflower prairies with wooden walkways through a marsh Large port-a-potty in the summer”

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🪵 Boardwalk 2 mentions

“I appreciate the boardwalk that goes through the park in the wildlife preserve when walking my dog”

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Plan your run at Meadow View Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
  • 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
  • Websitefarmingtonmn.gov
  • Phone+1 651-280-6800
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

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

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 Meadow View Park

5550 197th St W, Farmington, MN 55024

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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.