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Winona West Lake Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 165 Google reviews · Running trail in Winona, Minnesota · Open 24 hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Open 24 hours

Confirmed from Winona West 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.

Open 24hScenicStroller / ADA

What runners say about Winona West Lake Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (165 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 5 mentions

“Beautiful scenery mixed with a nice breeze off the lake.”

Awesome park! Fully paved walking/running/biking trail all the way around the 2 lakes. 3.6 miles around the bigger lake, a little over 5 miles around both. Music pavilion, frisbee golf, baseball fields, sand volleyball court, picnic gazebos and plenty of benches to rest.

★★★★★ — Ronald , Sep 2022

Such a nice pretty lake with such great walking paths all the way around it, picnic areas, playgrounds, Volleyball, basketball and baseball fields and courts to enjoy while there, several boat launches. Lots of canoes, kayaks, paddle boards to rent while there too. Great park all around!

★★★★★ — Beth , Apr 2023

Very beautiful park with the lake. Great place to walk. Very clean environment. Enjoyed watching fishes in the lake.

★★★★★ — Romeo , Jun 2025

A lovely path to walk beside the lake or sit on a bench and relax. We enjoyed watching the kids play at the new Handicapped-accessible play area. So proud of our Lions Clubs for spearheading that amazing project!

★★★★☆ — Brenda , Apr 2021

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 165 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.

🏞️ Scenic views 5 mentions

“Beautiful scenery mixed with a nice breeze off the lake.”

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Stroller / ADA accessible 3 mentions

“We enjoyed watching the kids play at the new Handicapped-accessible play area.”

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Plan your run at Winona West Lake Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
  • 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.
  • Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
  • Websitefacebook.com
  • Phone+1 507-457-8258

Hours

Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

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 Winona West Lake Park

113 Lake Park Dr, Winona, MN 55987

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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.