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Thresher Fields Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 290 Google reviews · Running trail in Eagan, Minnesota · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Thresher Fields 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 a lake, a dog park and playgrounds, plus hiking, soccer and RC plane space.
What runners say about Thresher Fields Park
“Clean and plenty of room to walk through the open grass space or the woods.”
Separate areas for large and small dogs. Plenty of room for them to run around. There's also a trail with a small lake at the bottom.
It's a decent park if you live in the area. Its large but a big part of it is a steep hill leading down to a kind of dirty lake. The top of the hill is a small field which is a nicer area. Again if you go into it expecting a smaller park and you live close by then it's good.
It very similar to Minnehaha falls but much smaller. Gate to lake access, walking trails and large open space.
The dog park is great. People are attentive to their dogs and cleaning up. There’s a huge field for them to chase each other in, and trails to walk if you want to break away from the pack. The trail down to the lake is quite steep. The lake is fenced off, which isn’t totally clear from the map.
Trail conditions & character
“Great open spaces, some nice trails and hills, even some wooded areas for the dogs!”
“Its large but a big part of it is a steep hill leading down to a kind of dirty lake.”
“Great fields and park area but not enough parking spots, especially during tournaments.”
“This is a minimal maintenance park and as such you are likely to encounter steep slopes, dips in the path, muddy/icey spots, and root tripping hazards.”
Plan your run at Thresher Fields 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.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitecityofeagan.com
- Phone+1 651-675-5300
- Social Instagram · 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 |
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