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Timber Shores Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 86 Google reviews · Running trail in Plymouth, Minnesota · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Mixed
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Tree cover
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Timber Shores 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.

MixedShadedRestroomsWaterTrailhead parking

Playground, baseball field and walking trails at an area designed like a tree.

What runners say about Timber Shores Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (86 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 4 mentions

“Some trails are paved, some are gravel, but all are well maintained.”

🌳 shaded & cool 5 mentions

“This is a nice shaded park in Plymouth, heading into Bass Lake.”

👟 good for all levels 2 mentions

“Playground equipment for all ages and scenic walking paths to the lake”

A very adequate neighborhood park. The boardwalk is lovely and there is a lot to see in a small space. Parking is weird with a bizarrely sized lot and goofy on street parking.

★★★★★ — Nicholas , May 2022

This is a nice shaded park in Plymouth, heading into Bass Lake. Wear bug spray,especially on damp days because, mosquitoes lol I saw swans, deers, rabbits, chipmunks etc. It is a nice, mostly shaded trail as well. I wish the trail was longer but it's a very pleasant mile-or-so walk around.

★★★★☆ — Karrisa , Aug 2024

Take the kids to Timber shores. Walk the trails Paved paths, walking away from playground. Birds are calling or pecking for worms. Coming to the end of the path. Take a left and head towart Bass Lake. Fishing is good. There is a small pavilion and outhouse.

★★★★★ — Timothy , Jul 2026

Overall thoughts: this is a new favorite park. The distance away from streets and parking lot allows the kids to explore without any concerns. Lots of shade! Awesome structures to play on. SWINGS? Two traditional, an accessible one and one for babies/toddlers PLAY STRUCTURE FOR BIG/LITTLE KIDS?

★★★★★ — Ashley , Oct 2023

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 86 reviews →

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.

🌳 Shaded / tree cover 5 mentions

“This is a nice shaded park in Plymouth, heading into Bass Lake.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 5 mentions

“The distance away from streets and parking lot allows the kids to explore without any concerns.”

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🛣️ Paved surface 3 mentions

“Some trails are paved, some are gravel, but all are well maintained.”

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🪵 Boardwalk 2 mentions

“The boardwalk is lovely and there is a lot to see in a small space.”

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🚰 Water fountains

“No drinking fountain but there's a Pavillion with a picnic table.”

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🚻 Restrooms 4 mentions

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Plan your run at Timber Shores Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
  • 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.
  • ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
  • At the trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
  • Websiteplymouthmn.gov
  • Phone+1 763-509-5000

Hours

Monday 7 am–10 pm
Tuesday 7 am–10 pm
Wednesday 7 am–10 pm
Thursday 7 am–10 pm
Friday 7 am–10 pm
Saturday 7 am–10 pm
Sunday 7 am–10 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 Timber Shores Park

11250 53rd Ave N, Plymouth, MN 55442

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Running trails near Plymouth

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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.