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Morehouse Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 547 Google reviews · Running trail in Owatonna, Minnesota · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Morehouse 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.
Recreational park featuring an outdoor swim center, a skating rink, picnic area, pond & playground.
What runners say about Morehouse Park
“Its very well kept and extremely relaxing.”
“There's a beautiful walking path with benches and lights, there's a gorgeous River, there's a playground for kids, and there's and indoor bathroom.”
“Nice park with great scenic trail for walking, running and cycling.”
“I have been cooped up helping my son and yesterday and today I was able to go walk around the park and enjoy its peaceful beauty.”
Perfect place for nature lovers.. Excellent for jogging, cycling, walking and kids for playing. Photos clicked during Dec in winter.
This is a beautiful local park that is very tranquil to walk around or take a seat and enjoy the moments of the day. I recommend visiting this park and giving the mind a break from every day stress.
I havent been to that park in years. Was great to see the new playground equipment there my husband had fun playing on it lol. I always love walking over the damn and watching the water it's a nice park.
Beautiful park with gorgeous trails and a fantastic play ground for the kids. Also great for river side fishimg.
Trail conditions & character
“There's a beautiful walking path with benches and lights, there's a gorgeous River, there's a playground for kids, and there's and indoor bathroom.”
“I have been cooped up helping my son and yesterday and today I was able to go walk around the park and enjoy its peaceful beauty.”
“There's a beautiful walking path with benches and lights, there's a gorgeous River, there's a playground for kids, and there's and indoor bathroom.”
“There's a beautiful walking path with benches and lights, there's a gorgeous River, there's a playground for kids, and there's and indoor bathroom.”
Plan your run at Morehouse 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.
- LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
- At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websiteowatonna.gov
- Phone+1 507-444-4321
- Social Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–11 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–11 pm |
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