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Rotary Nature Preserve
4.4 ★★★★☆ 131 Google reviews · Running trail in White Bear Lake, Minnesota · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Boardwalk
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Rotary Nature Preserve'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 offering trails and a boardwalk across a marsh, plus picnic tables.
What runners say about Rotary Nature Preserve
“Every year, the Rotary members plant new trees and clean up the park.”
“This is a small but beautiful nature preserve.”
“My daughter and I like to come here and walk around, or just sit at the pavilion and read or enjoy the peace and quiet.”
A nice, small park and trail system. There is a parking lot, restroom and covered picnic tables. We usually go through here at the beginning and end of our walk or ride around Birch Lake.
As a member of Rotary International (of White Bear Lake) I am biased. But, putting that aside, it really is a neat hidden gem. The shelter is outstanding for picnics and small gatherings. It has a bathroom facility too. My kids love the long boardwalk and finding nature.
I took my puppy to explore this park and we loved it! The boardwalk is lovely and we plan to come back in the summer. It is dog friendly (must be leashed) so that is always a plus in my book (pick up after your dogs folk!). There is also a bathroom. It is small park so keep your expectations realistic.
This park is a real gem. The walking trials are really nice and part of one of the trails is a wooden walkway across part of the wetland so you can see some of the plants and water creatures in a unique way.
Trail conditions & character
“Small local park with paved trail, board walk, pavilion and restrooms (open seasonally).”
“A boardwalk let's you cross the marsh while observing dragonflies, birds and flowering plants.”
“My daughter and I like to come here and walk around, or just sit at the pavilion and read or enjoy the peace and quiet.”
Plan your run at Rotary Nature Preserve
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- SurfaceBoardwalk — flat and scenic, and slick when wet, so watch your footing
- 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 trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- Phone+1 651-747-3650
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