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Steve Michaud Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 573 Google reviews · Running trail in Lakeville, Minnesota · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
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Distance
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Shade
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Access
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Confirmed from Steve Michaud 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.

Dog-friendlyRestroomsTrailhead parking

What runners say about Steve Michaud Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (573 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

👟 good for all levels 4 mentions

“There are plenty of things to do here for all ages, but my kids especially love the twirly type equipment.”

This park has so much to do! Tons of soccer fields. Many look to be sized for high-school and adults but they also have nets and smaller fields for the younger crowd. A nice baseball field with covered seating for the players. Walking paths that lead out to the neighborhoods or further into the housing area.

★★★★★ — Tiffany , Apr 2024

This park has a grate playground and there are soccer fileds. There is not a barhroom with running water but it does have porta potties. The play ground is good for kid who like to climb. There is a zip line slides swings and lots of platforms to climb onto.

★★★★☆ — April , Sep 2019

Some of our favorite parks are multi age access. This is a great park with a good walking trail, lots of soccer fields which can cause parking to be limited, and soooo much to do at the park even my oldest wasn't bored.

★★★★★ — Mel , Jun 2025

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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 7 mentions

“It has one of the largest play ground area and they have upgraded the Park with new bathrooms and have expanded the usable field area to accommodate more activities.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 5 mentions

“This is a great park with a good walking trail, lots of soccer fields which can cause parking to be limited, and soooo much to do at the park even my oldest wasn't bored.”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 3 mentions

“Very dog friendly, lots of dogs there.”

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Plan your run at Steve Michaud 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
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websitelakevillemn.gov
  • Phone(952) 985-4600
  • Social 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

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 Steve Michaud Park

17100 Ipava Ave, Lakeville, MN 55044

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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.