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Nesbitt Preserve Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 135 Google reviews · Running trail in Eden Prairie, Minnesota · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Tree cover
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Nesbitt Preserve 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.

ShadedDog-friendly

Relaxed park featuring a playground, plus basketball and baseball pitches.

What runners say about Nesbitt Preserve Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (135 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 4 mentions

“The park is well structured and open, the equipment for the kids to play on is new and well maintained.”

🌳 shaded & cool 3 mentions

“The trail offers a mix of shaded paths and open stretches, making it suitable for runners of all levels.”

👟 good for all levels 2 mentions

“The trail offers a mix of shaded paths and open stretches, making it suitable for runners of all levels.”

I like this park for soccer, basketball, shade trees and the playground. It seems like their are good trails around the area to explore.

★★★★★ — Cammie , Aug 2022

Let's explore the delightful amenities of this serene park: 1. **Playground for Kids**: A vibrant play area awaits children, complete with swings, slides, and climbing structures. It's the perfect spot for little ones to expend their energy and enjoy some carefree playtime. 2.

★★★★★ — Mushir , Apr 2024

Quite little park with slides , swings , walking and biking trails . Have basketball and baseball courts . Have Small parking space and restroom . Good place to interact with other community members

★★★★☆ — Sanjith , Apr 2018

This is a great small, local park: play ground has an under 5 side and an over 5 side so there is something for everyone, also an adapted swing and a baby/parent swing. Also a hockey rink that allows dogs off leash in the off season and basketball coart, soft ball fields and cricket pitch.

★★★★★ — Katherine , Nov 2020

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 135 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.

🐕 Dog-friendly 4 mentions

“Also a hockey rink that allows dogs off leash in the off season and basketball coart, soft ball fields and cricket pitch.”

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🌳 Shaded / tree cover 3 mentions

“The trail offers a mix of shaded paths and open stretches, making it suitable for runners of all levels.”

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Plan your run at Nesbitt Preserve 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.
  • ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websiteedenprairie.org
  • Phone+1 952-949-8333

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 Nesbitt Preserve Park

8641 Center Way, Eden Prairie, MN 55344

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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.