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Valley Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 161 Google reviews · Running trail in Hopkins, Minnesota · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- 9 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Valley 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.
Peaceful, dog-friendly park, complete with a playground and basketball courts.
What runners say about Valley Park
Big grassy fields to run around, play baseball, throw around the football, whatever. Full size basketball court could use a little love, some cracks but not too bad. Good rims, not too loose. Park also has an ice rink and large playground.
A lot to do and see garden, 9 mile creek, nature walk, voleyball, lacross, soccer, rugby, softball, fam reunions movies in the park, sledding ice skating, hockey, wiffleball. Lived on the park 3 years almost theres also been some shenanigans but where dont they happen.
It has a beautiful walk, a creek near but not too close to the park, a basketball court, there was a bathroom in not sure what the rest of the building was as I went early in the year. There are a few picnic tables and grills also, I'd come back again or with any or all of my kids (ages vary...)
I was here for a cyclocross race. It has a nice mix of hills and flat areas, perfect for really any sport or just training sessions. Seems like a good place to picnic with its many scattered tables as well as a playground and bathrooms onsite. I have not explored the trails in the forest, but they seem nice.
Trail conditions & character
“Great park with updated modern playground equipment, basketball and volleyball courts, baseball field, and a huge hill great for kite-flying.”
“Seems like a good place to picnic with its many scattered tables as well as a playground and bathrooms onsite.”
“A lot to do and see garden, 9 mile creek, nature walk, voleyball, lacross, soccer, rugby, softball, fam reunions movies in the park, sledding ice skating, hockey, wiffleball.”
“Big park, water fountain and potties inside the building.”
Plan your run at Valley Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- Distance9 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit. Long enough for a real long run.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadrestrooms, water — reported by runners
- Phone+1 612-245-6247
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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