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North Lotus Lake Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 53 Google reviews · Running trail in Chanhassen, Minnesota · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from North Lotus Lake 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.
What runners say about North Lotus Lake Park
“The playground is well-maintained with swings, a tire swing, climbing structures, and slides—plenty for kids of all ages.”
“The paved loop trail is perfect for walking or biking and offers scenic views of Lotus Lake.”
Great little paved loop, I love taking my pitbull 'T-Bone' here to walk the small trail. Not to mention smoking out with the homies all the time frfr doe.
Great park with lots of options for year-round use. The paved loop trail is perfect for walking or biking and offers scenic views of Lotus Lake. The playground is well-maintained with swings, a tire swing, climbing structures, and slides—plenty for kids of all ages.
Gorgeous little lakeside park. Great for a walk or small kids. Baseball field, tennis courts, and an ice skating rink in the winter. Also, in the winter, serves as a nice access point to walk on Lotus Lake. Always lots of wildlife here.
Great park; fun play equipment in addition to wide open grassy spaces with paved walking paths as well.
Trail conditions & character
“The paved loop trail is perfect for walking or biking and offers scenic views of Lotus Lake.”
“Great park; fun play equipment in addition to wide open grassy spaces with paved walking paths as well.”
“The sledding hill and lighted ice rink with ice house are great winter amenities.”
“The paved loop trail is perfect for walking or biking and offers scenic views of Lotus Lake.”
“Ample parking, portapotties, and a warming house, although it wasn't open when we were there.”
Plan your run at North Lotus Lake 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.
- At the trailheadrestrooms, water — reported by runners
- Websitechanhassenmn.gov
- Phone(952) 227-1100
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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