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Thomas Lake Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 392 Google reviews · Running trail in Eagan, Minnesota · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Thomas 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.
Park featuring walking trails & a sizable lake with a pier for bass fishing, canoeing & kayaking.
What runners say about Thomas Lake Park
“Beautiful view with cycling and walking trails which is connected to Lebanon hills park, Jensen park trails at North side.”
Beautiful, peaceful stroll along Thomas Lake. I cannot wait to return this summer when the trees are fully developed and green once again. I saw several dogs on this well paved path. I also saw one bird watcher and a cyclist. The Canadian geese were plentiful but tread lightly around them they tend to be territorial.
Feb 27, 2022. Paved paths are snow plowed and 70% dry. Still some snow in shaded areas. Beautiful picturesque trails with the cedar trees lining the snow covered lake against a blue sky.
It was a fun hike, they have a nice area for fishing, good place to walk with not long but it's fun. I love those several wooden benches along the way. You can rest a little or enjoy the area if you want to slow down. I can not wait till it gets a little warmer so we could sit there longer.
Very-very nice lake park. Many trails to walk along. Nice fishing 🎣 dock. Wonderful pavilions with picnic tables and cooking areas. Cool large fire ring by the pavilions. Very nice restrooms, probably the nicest in any park I have been in lately.
Trail conditions & character
“First time here and only walked a bit of it, but the lake is lovely and it has both a shorter and longer paved loop trail with lots of viewing spots overlooking the lake.”
“First time here and only walked a bit of it, but the lake is lovely and it has both a shorter and longer paved loop trail with lots of viewing spots overlooking the lake.”
“The paths are plowed during winter so it's great for taking my dog for a walk.”
“First time here and only walked a bit of it, but the lake is lovely and it has both a shorter and longer paved loop trail with lots of viewing spots overlooking the lake.”
“Very nice restrooms, probably the nicest in any park I have been in lately.”
Plan your run at Thomas Lake Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- 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
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Phone+1 651-675-5500
Hours
| Monday | 5 am–11 pm |
| Tuesday | 5 am–11 pm |
| Wednesday | 5 am–11 pm |
| Thursday | 5 am–11 pm |
| Friday | 5 am–11 pm |
| Saturday | 5 am–11 pm |
| Sunday | 5 am–11 pm |
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