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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.
Relaxed park featuring a playground, plus basketball and baseball pitches.
What runners say about Nesbitt Preserve Park
“The park is well structured and open, the equipment for the kids to play on is new and well maintained.”
“The trail offers a mix of shaded paths and open stretches, making it suitable for runners of all levels.”
“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.
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.
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
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.
Trail conditions & character
“Also a hockey rink that allows dogs off leash in the off season and basketball coart, soft ball fields and cricket pitch.”
“The trail offers a mix of shaded paths and open stretches, making it suitable for runners of all levels.”
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 |
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