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Tanners Lake Park

4.1 ★★★★☆ 295 Google reviews · Running trail in Oakdale, Minnesota · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

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Confirmed from Tanners Lake 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.

RestroomsWaterTrailhead parkingQuiet

Charming lakeside park featuring a basketball court, playground, pier & boat launch.

What runners say about Tanners Lake Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (295 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 10 mentions

“The grounds are well kept and there is a nice play ground for the kids.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 3 mentions

“Peaceful, clean & located in a very safe neighborhood area.”

Who would expect a pickle ball court? Shelter included changing rooms and coverage from rain. Sand clean from debris. Plenty of parking. Bike trails too and fishing.

★★★★☆ — Eileen , Aug 2023

This is a great park with pretty much all you need. you can set up volleyball play basketball on multiple courts and the beach and playground are right there. if you wanna fish there is plenty in there! bass,crappies, sunny and a bunch of northerns. sometimes 36 inches or better.

★★★★★ — Randy , Mar 2023

The playground is great for the kids and super close to the beach. The beach is usually very clean. The water is actually pretty clean as well (for a lake, ya know). There is only one grill but they have SEVERAL picnic tables so it is great for a birthday party or small get together.

★★★★★ — Foxy , Jul 2016

Peaceful, clean & located in a very safe neighborhood area. Perfect place to enjoy nature @! 1 full court & half court Basketball courts. Nice baseball fields. Fenced Full-Tennis courts. Picnic Housing with multiple tables.

★★★★★ — Eastside_Struggle , Dec 2019

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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 6 mentions

“Restrooms buildings, playground structures, drinking fountains, walkung trails, lake dock, swimming area, lifeguards Seats, xtra-large parking spaces availablility.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 5 mentions

“Restrooms buildings, playground structures, drinking fountains, walkung trails, lake dock, swimming area, lifeguards Seats, xtra-large parking spaces availablility.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 3 mentions

“Peaceful, clean & located in a very safe neighborhood area.”

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🚰 Water fountains

“Restrooms buildings, playground structures, drinking fountains, walkung trails, lake dock, swimming area, lifeguards Seats, xtra-large parking spaces availablility.”

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Plan your run at Tanners Lake 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, water — reported by runners
  • Websiteci.oakdale.mn.us
  • Phone+1 651-739-5086
  • Social Instagram

Hours

Monday 7 am–7 pm
Tuesday 7 am–7 pm
Wednesday 7 am–7 pm
Thursday 7 am–7 pm
Friday 7 am–7 pm
Saturday 7 am–7 pm
Sunday 7 am–7 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 Tanners Lake Park

400 Glenbrook Ave N, Oakdale, MN 55128

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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.