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Patrick Eagan Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 257 Google reviews · Running trail in Eagan, Minnesota · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
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- Shape
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- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
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Confirmed from Patrick Eagan 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.
Zip-line in a wooded park featuring playgrounds, nature gardens and art displays.
What runners say about Patrick Eagan Park
“Beautiful nature play park for creative play and a zip line too!”
We would definitely visit again! There was plenty of shade(we visited in the evening). My kids & I especially had fun with the zip line.
This park is mainly known for its hiking trails and for the art house that is located on it but more recently they have added the city of Eagan Nature Park. This wonderful extension of the Patrick Eagan Park is a wonderful way to get your kids playing more with nature and discovering things that maybe they didn't see…
Great location for a walk. Definitely feels like being in the middle of the woods even though you're in the middle of Eagan. There's little to no noise from surrounding cars even though the road isn't terribly far away. A few other walkers, but it's a nice location if you want some solitude.
Nice little walking trail around ponds and up some hills. Some of the trail has been washed out a little but manageable. Saw a deer, muskrats, wood ducks, and turtles. Also has a play area for kids, will come back with child so they can test it out.
Trail conditions & character
“Suitable for kids & dogs (please always clean after your dogs!”
“There was plenty of shade(we visited in the evening).”
“But the best part is the trail system that meanders up and down hills around the two small lakes.”
“Plenty parking and within a walking distance from the church (don't remember the name), that has extra parking if you needed it.”
Plan your run at Patrick Eagan 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
- At the trailheadparking — 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
- Phone+1 651-675-5300
- Social Instagram · Facebook
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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