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Three Links Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 488 Google reviews · Running trail in Rochester, Minnesota · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
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Distance
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Shape
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Shade
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Access
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Confirmed from Three Links 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.

ScenicStroller / ADARestroomsWaterTrailhead parking

Playground with areas for kids of all ages, plus a picnic area.

What runners say about Three Links Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (488 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 4 mentions

“There are well maintained bathrooms and multiple drinking fountains available as well as an accurate and cool sundial!”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 7 mentions

“Beautiful park, clean restrooms, lots of playground equipment for various ages”

👟 good for all levels 6 mentions

“The playground is great and honestly good for all ages.”

Love it! It has a walking trail, lakes to fish, a playground area for kids, and a public pool. The only downfall was that the woman bathrooms were close, and everyone had to use the men restroom

★★★★★ — Ella , Jun 2024

Really fun park. Huge. Lots to do for kids of all ages. Plenty of benches, a Pavillion, and a bathroom. There are walking paths nearby as well

★★★★★ — Sugar , Mar 2024

Summer is here and time to take the little ones outside. Plenty of open grassy area, sunshine and fresh air with this regional park checking off a lot of boxes. Two play areas for different ages with climbing, swinging, sliding, balancing and acting out imaginary fun. Hours here is energy spent.

★★★★☆ — Phil , Jun 2021

Our family loves this park. It has a large playground, a river nearby, good climbing trees, and lots of room to run around and explore. The two drawbacks are that the drinking fountains that are on the playground don't work, at first I was super disappointed about that, but then I found that there was a working…

★★★★★ — Ty , Aug 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 11 mentions

“There are well maintained bathrooms and multiple drinking fountains available as well as an accurate and cool sundial!”

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🏞️ Scenic views 7 mentions

“Beautiful park, clean restrooms, lots of playground equipment for various ages”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 5 mentions

“If you have older children, a skate/bicycle area and a municipal pool is just on the north end of the parking lot.”

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🚰 Water fountains 4 mentions

“There are well maintained bathrooms and multiple drinking fountains available as well as an accurate and cool sundial!”

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Stroller / ADA accessible 3 mentions

“This park is handicap accessible.”

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Plan your run at Three Links 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
  • Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
  • Websiterochestermn.gov
  • Phone(507) 328-2525

Hours

Monday 8 AM–8 PM
Tuesday 8 AM–8 PM
Wednesday 8 AM–8 PM
Thursday 8 AM–8 PM
Friday 8 AM–8 PM
Saturday 8 AM–8 PM
Sunday 8 AM–8 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 Three Links Park

900-1098 7th St NE, Rochester, MN 55906

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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.