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Rogers Lake
4.5 ★★★★★ 175 Google reviews · Running trail in Mendota Heights, Minnesota · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Rogers Lake'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.
Kid-friendly park on a lake with a playground, volleyball court and skate park.
What runners say about Rogers Lake
“Rogers Lake is beautiful and quiet and peaceful.”
“A quiet park with fun playground equipment for the little ones situated next to a small, quiet lake with a fishing dock.”
My father's name is Roger that's why it isn't 5 stars. Otherwise it is a wonderful lake to visit. They have a beach volleyball court that I am envious of because I would like to have beach volleyball at my wedding.
Rogers Lake is beautiful and quiet and peaceful. A playground for the kids. Lots of parking. Places to barbecue and I'm walking trail around the park as you choose. Bring your dogs it would love the scenic route as well. Fishing at the pier was a beautiful day caught a bunch of small bluegill but that's about it.
Great park! There is a nice newer playground, swing set, volleyball court, porta potty, and covered picnic area with several tables and I think a place to grill. There is also a fishing dock, canoe launch, and a skateboard park! Wonderful place to spend a few hours.
A great place to paddle board or kayak. Fishing from the dock, walking path, playground and picnicking, it's a great park!
Trail conditions & character
“A quiet park with fun playground equipment for the little ones situated next to a small, quiet lake with a fishing dock.”
“Rogers Lake is beautiful and quiet and peaceful.”
“The parking was a little scarce, but the shade from all the trees and the beauty from the lilies that were actually bloomed on the lake was worth it”
“Nice sized playground for kids, a dog station and looks live if was used well too.”
“There is a nice newer playground, swing set, volleyball court, porta potty, and covered picnic area with several tables and I think a place to grill.”
“Not much publicly accessible shoreline, but enough to launch a canoe or small boat and a dock for fishing.”
Plan your run at Rogers Lake
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.
- 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.
- Websitednr.state.mn.us
- Phone+1 651-452-1850
- Social Instagram · Facebook
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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