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Schwarz Pond Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 13 Google reviews · Running trail in Rosemount, Minnesota · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Schwarz Pond 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.

Stroller / ADARestroomsTrailhead parking

What runners say about Schwarz Pond Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (13 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

Phone entertaining for a couple of hours This park is definitely just a little beginner trailblazer. Filled with some nice landscapes. I love the paths that intersect with multiple other parks in the area. It's not just a great place for your kids, but definitely entertaining that kid in us!

★★★★★ — Ru , Sep 2021

Great walking paths took our two dogs there got in a nice 3-mile walk. Great for dogs great for anyone looking for a nice walk in the woods. Will definitely be back as there is so much to explore so many different paths to take.

★★★★☆ — Mrs. , May 2026

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 13 reviews →

Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🚻 Restrooms

“Somebody torched the Porta Potty”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking

“Plenty of parking here and a nearby picnic shelter.”

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Plan your run at Schwarz Pond 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.
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
  • At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
  • Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
  • Websiterosemountmn.gov
  • Phone(651) 322-6011

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

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Schwarz Pond Park

Rosemount, Minnesota

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.