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Valley Lake Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 186 Google reviews · Running trail in Lakeville, Minnesota · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Valley 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.
What runners say about Valley Lake Park
“Beautiful area to go for a stroll or check out the new pollinator garden the Lakeville Lion's helped install.”
“Great place for a serene walk, pleasant folks to pass on the trail.”
I feel this name is misleading. Sure it's a park, and yes, there is a lake there, but the valley...not impressive! Maybe it's a hidden valley? You know, like the Ranch Dressing people? I've walked my dogs there for years and have never found it.
We bike here durimg the summer. It has a nice loop around the lake. They have a ice fishing tournament in the winter. A swimming beach and nice play ground for kids. Picnic area too with pavilion and fishing doc. City did a nice job with this park
I took my niece and nephews to this park at 10pm with my dog and had a wonderful time. Peaceful and quiet. Few bugs. Great walking night. Highley recommended!
Good place to do dog walking, picnic, potluck, outdoor activities, kids park / play etc.
Trail conditions & character
“Good place to do dog walking, picnic, potluck, outdoor activities, kids park / play etc.”
“Great place for a serene walk, pleasant folks to pass on the trail.”
“Beautiful area to go for a stroll or check out the new pollinator garden the Lakeville Lion's helped install.”
“Outside of that, nice fishing pier, good walking paths, clean public restrooms, and my dog has his favorite swimming spots!”
Plan your run at Valley Lake 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 trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitelakevillemn.gov
- Phone(952) 985-4600
- Social Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–10 PM |
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