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Terrace Oaks West Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 355 Google reviews · Running trail in Burnsville, Minnesota · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Terrace Oaks West 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.
Park on 4 acres offering tennis & basketball courts, trails & a winter ice-skating rink.
What runners say about Terrace Oaks West Park
“The oak savannah is beautiful and the heavily wooded section is very well maintained.”
Great park in the heart of Burnsville. I didn't realize how extensive the trails were until I went for an evening hike. The oak savannah is beautiful and the heavily wooded section is very well maintained. Rolling hills, wide turf and dirt trails and wildlife abound!
What a great trail hidden within the neighborhood. Hills for a small challenge, benches for short breaks, and plenty of parking.
Beautiful varied trails, mountain bike trails, multiple lengths of hiking trails. Savanna, woods, ponds. Somewhat loose gravel on the hills.
Nice park with great trails for summer and winter. Lots of parking, a playground, some hiking trails are 3.5 long and offers good trails for cross country skiing
Trail conditions & character
“There are some big hills here so be sure to check trail maps to find the easier ones if needed.”
“The oak savannah is beautiful and the heavily wooded section is very well maintained.”
“Plenty of parking, bathroom facilities and convenient location make this a great family park.”
“It can get a bit muddy/wet/buggy late in spring, but overall the trails are well maintained.”
“In the summer it's great for quick or long hikes and the winter there is a warm chalet with restrooms for cross country skiers.”
“Love this park it has just the right level of difficulty for hikers and its not super busy so my dog loves it.”
Plan your run at Terrace Oaks West Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- 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.
- Websiteburnsvillemn.gov
- Phone+1 952-895-4500
- Social Instagram
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 |
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