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Meadowlands Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 61 Google reviews · Running trail in Eagan, Minnesota · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Loop distance
Not reported
Shape
Loop
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Meadowlands 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.

LoopStroller / ADARestrooms

Neighborhood spot offering swings and slides, plus an open playground with a climbing wall.

What runners say about Meadowlands Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (61 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

I walk my dog here. There is a little loop, a medium loop, and a big loop; great for when you don't know how overheated your pooch may feel once they start walking. The wildlife is also neat to see.

★★★★★ — Carrie , Jun 2021

Nice walking path through the park. Saw a coyote and some turtles by the pond.

★★★★★ — Jenna , May 2019

Love this little park. 2 swings and 2 toddler swings, a couple slides and some monkey bars, and some equipment to climb on it all. Basketball court, connected to the highline trail and a baseball diamond and soccer field. There are also a few benches throughout.

★★★★★ — Nicole , Nov 2016

Eagan boasts about having 60 parks in the Eagan area. Each one is unique to what they offer. Each park is located within a neighborhood or two. This park offers a lot of activities for the area and a wide open area.

★★★★★ — Steven , Jun 2025

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 61 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.

🔁 Loop trail 3 mentions

“There is a little loop, a medium loop, and a big loop; great for when you don't know how overheated your pooch may feel once they start walking.”

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🚻 Restrooms 2 mentions

“Only thing that would make this better is a bathroom instead of a porta potty.”

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Plan your run at Meadowlands 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
  • Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
  • Websitecityofeagan.com
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 5 am–10 pm
Tuesday 5 am–10 pm
Wednesday 5 am–10 pm
Thursday 5 am–10 pm
Friday 5 am–10 pm
Saturday 5 am–10 pm
Sunday 5 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 Meadowlands Park

4380 Beaver Dam Rd, Eagan, MN 55122

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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.