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Palmer Lake Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 431 Google reviews · Running trail in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- 3 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Palmer 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.
Lakeside park with wildlife, picnic tables & paved pathways for hikers & bikers.
What runners say about Palmer Lake Park
“Palmers Lake Trail is a great trail for a bike ride or walk, clean, clear trail with only a single occational water obstacle to encounter.”
“They also have a small pond that have geese and ducks in them, making it an even more beautiful scenery.”
“A beautifully peaceful park for biking and walking.”
Very nice park with ball fields, tennis courts, and a basketball court. New playground equipment and several picnic tables. Very nice paved walking path around the lake. I walk around the ballpark area. Keep your eyes open, and you'll probably see some eagles and lots of other birds.
Lots of beautiful wild wetlands, as well as parks soccer fields, and mixed use areas. 2.9miles of various walking pathes. Well cared for. I loved it. 😁😁😍😍🤗🤗🤗
I love this place. It's clean and peaceful and the trail is amazing. I had a couple deer following me one afternoon: creeped me out for a moment when they ran up behind me but when I turned around they walked right up to me so close I could see my reflection in their eyes.
I love the trails that they have for people to walk on. They even have a small ice rink outside during the winter. you can also bring your dogs to the park. They also have a small pond that have geese and ducks in them, making it an even more beautiful scenery. You will enjoy yourself at Palmer lake Park.
Trail conditions & character
“Wood chips mark the inner trails which all connect one back to the asphalt trail.”
“They also have a small pond that have geese and ducks in them, making it an even more beautiful scenery.”
“Me and my wife my son and our dog have been here multiple times and we absolutely love it.”
“A beautifully peaceful park for biking and walking.”
“You also have the option to take a series of trails that aren't paved, but are still easy to walk on because they're maintained well with wood chips.”
Plan your run at Palmer Lake 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
- Distance3 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitecityofbrooklyncenter.org
- Phone+1 763-569-3400
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–10 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–10 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–10 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–10 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–10 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am–10 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am–10 pm |
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