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Memorial Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 536 Google reviews · Running trail in Shakopee, Minnesota · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

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

Confirmed from Memorial 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.

PavedScenic

Casual, tree-shaded park with a playground and grills for cookouts.

What runners say about Memorial Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (536 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 7 mentions

“A beautiful place to go back in time and things were simpler but no indoor plumbing.”

Great park, just out of town. Great trails for river exploring or fishing. The river is a bit high right now though...Koda thinks it's a great place to chill out. I told koda the buildings were off limits...but he don't care...

★★★★★ — Collecting , Jun 2024

Walking in nature connects you with what is essential: fresh air, the sun on your face, and peace in your heart.

★★★★★ — Rosy , Dec 2024

Great place to go for a walk.we walked around memorial park and huber park. We went down to see how high the water is down by the river and it is still pretty high right now but we were able to go for a very nice walk.

★★★★☆ — Mackenzie , May 2019

Holy duck moley!! There were a good number when we came in the summer but apparently the winter is where it's at if you are sighting ducks. You can bring feed bit do not bring bread! The paved walking paths are nice and the playground is great for those who are on a trip and need to let the kids run a bit.

★★★★☆ — Tiffany , Feb 2021

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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.

🏞️ Scenic views 8 mentions

“A beautiful place to go back in time and things were simpler but no indoor plumbing.”

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🛣️ Paved surface 3 mentions

“The paved walking paths are nice and the playground is great for those who are on a trip and need to let the kids run a bit.”

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Plan your run at Memorial 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.
  • Websiteshakopeemn.gov
  • Phone(952) 233-9500

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 Memorial Park

1801 County Rd 101, Shakopee, MN 55379

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Running trails near Shakopee

Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.

Huber Park

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Scenic

Picnic area featuring hilly hiking trails, plus a spring where you can refill water jugs.

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Minnesota Valley State Trail

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Riley Creek Conservation Area

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ShadedScenicDog-friendly

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Prairie Bluff Conservation Area

4.5 ★★★★★ 59 reviews

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PavedScenic

Elevated public park featuring paved and dirt paths offering views of the surrounding area.

1.8 miles away

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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.