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O'Leary Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 94 Google reviews · Running trail in Eagan, Minnesota · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from O'Leary 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.
Park with picnic tables and a playground, as well as artwork installations, a pond, and trails.
What runners say about O'Leary Park
“Beautiful, the trails are clean and clear, its a wonderful walk in the morning or evening”
“Beautiful, the trails are clean and clear, its a wonderful walk in the morning or evening”
Beautiful, the trails are clean and clear, its a wonderful walk in the morning or evening
Revising my earlier review. Would definitely check out the park if you are looking for a nice place to walk your dog or for doing laps, as there is a short loop around a small pond and a lake, there is also a basketball court and a small playground although if you are looking for a place to bring kids I would…
Art installations are neat. Nice paths around the lakes. Playground is closer to Duckwood Dr.
O'Leary Park is a nice park for a walk, or walking your dog. There is a one half mile paved loop, plus some dirt trails available. Small but nice.
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful, the trails are clean and clear, its a wonderful walk in the morning or evening”
“There is a one half mile paved loop, plus some dirt trails available.”
“There's a portable bathroom right next to the parking lot and a nice covered picnic area.”
“O'Leary Park is a nice park for a walk, or walking your dog.”
“There's a portable bathroom right next to the parking lot and a nice covered picnic area.”
Plan your run at O'Leary 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.
- 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 trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitecityofeagan.com
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Hours
| Monday | 5 am–10 pm |
| Tuesday | 5 am–10 pm |
| Wednesday | 5 am–10 pm |
| Thursday | 5 am–10 pm |
| Friday | 5 am–10 pm |
| Saturday | 5 am–10 pm |
| Sunday | 5 am–10 pm |
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