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Purgatory Park, Minnetonka Township
4.6 ★★★★★ 443 Google reviews · Running trail in Minnetonka, Minnesota · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Purgatory Park, Minnetonka Township'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.
This 155-acre nature park along Purgatory Creek features paved trails, a picnic shelter & more.
What runners say about Purgatory Park, Minnetonka Township
“Clean maintained road/path for leashed dogs, and many trails through forty acres for unleashed dogs.”
“Amazing and beautiful park, nearly all dog owners are respectful and leash there dogs on paths - There are bad apples in every group ever!”
Great place to bring your well behaved dogs. While off leash dogs are allowed in certain areas of the park (be sure to check guidelines if you plan on letting your dog off leash), the park is not a fenced in. If you are looking to do walking or running, there is a well maintained outer loop trail.
A gem of a refuge for wildlife and Urban occupants. Clean maintained road/path for leashed dogs, and many trails through forty acres for unleashed dogs. Please make the effort to bag your canines feces.
Gorgeous park with lots of great paths both the maintained ones and the ones through the brush. Obviously the park is not enclosed so don't take your dog off leash unless you have great recall and voice control of them.
I had no idea I lived so close to this beautiful place! It’s huge! And so many different trails. It’s a great place for an afternoon walk with the family, or picnic, or photo session (I’m definitely coming back with my professional camera one day). Come and enjoy this beautiful park!
Trail conditions & character
“Other than that , this park is good for hiking , walking , animal watching , forest exploring Also if you have a dog , your dog can Make good friend here!”
“Amazing and beautiful park, nearly all dog owners are respectful and leash there dogs on paths - There are bad apples in every group ever!”
“Some paths are narrow offshoots while main paths are either paved, sandy, or firm ground.”
“We went in late winter after a thaw cycle and most of the paths were either still frozen or muddy soft.”
“Trails were really well maintained, and views from the top of the hill were gorgeous.”
“Great park for a walk or bike ride on paved and smooth gravel trail around the perimeter.”
Plan your run at Purgatory Park, Minnetonka Township
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
- 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.
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websiteminnetonkamn.gov
- Phone(952) 939-8203
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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