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Shaded Running Trails in Minnesota
Minnesota has 105 trails with shade and tree cover in this directory, across 64 cities and towns — Eden Prairie, Woodbury, Apple Valley, Chaska and 60 more. Tree cover for summer miles, when an exposed path turns into a heat trap.
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Munsinger Gardens
4.8 ★★★★★ 2,688 reviews
Shade-covered, tranquil oasis with a variety of flowers, a rock garden, greenhouse & lily pond.
Central Park of Maple Grove
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,719 reviews
Urban park with a playground for all ages, plus a seasonal, interactive fountain & ice-skating loop.
Bryant Lake Regional Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,484 reviews
Bustling recreational area on 170 acres, with a beach, boating & an 18-hole disc golf course.
Lilydale Regional Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,115 reviews
Forested floodplain along the Mississippi with a small lake & walking paths, plus fishing & birding.
Carver Lake Park and Beach
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,082 reviews
Hiking, biking, archery, picnics & unguarded swimming are offered in this picturesque city park.
Springbrook Nature Center
4.7 ★★★★★ 996 reviews
Diverse habitats & wildlife plus hiking trails, floating boardwalks & an interpretive center.
Crosby Farm Regional Park North Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 994 reviews
Woodlands featuring 6.7 acres of paved trails, plus picnic areas & access to fishing on the river.
Thompson County Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 998 reviews
Relaxed wooded park featuring a lake and playground and trails for biking and picnics.
Fish Lake Regional Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 879 reviews
This forested area offers fishing, swimming & boating in warm weather, plus snowshoeing in winter.
Shoreview Commons Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 819 reviews
Recreational area with a playground, skateboard park, soccer, and picnic tables, plus a public restroom.
Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Park Reserve
4.6 ★★★★★ 846 reviews
5,500-acre park with a boat dock, campsites, hiking & biking trails, a fishing pier & playgrounds.
Rosland Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 824 reviews
Scenic 22-acre park known for a fountain in Lake Cornelia, with fishing, disc golf & a playground.
Central Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 816 reviews
Family-friendly park offering baseball fields, volleyball courts and picnicking by the lake, plus a playground.
Murphy-Hanrehan Park Reserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 798 reviews
This mostly undeveloped area with multi-use trails is popular for bird watching & mountain biking.
He Mni Can/ Barn Bluff Trail Head
4.7 ★★★★★ 763 reviews
Access point for several hikes to the top of a landmark hill with panoramic city & river views.
Cleary Lake Regional Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 749 reviews
Sprawling recreational park with golf courses, a swimming beach, cross-country skiing & more.
Sturges Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 726 reviews
Scenic park featuring playgrounds and fitness stations, along with a beach for swimming.
Kelley Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 699 reviews
Manicured city park with grassy fields, a picnic gazebo, summer splash pad & shaded play structures.
Staring Lake Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 655 reviews
Multi-use park known for its disc golf course, plus tennis, basketball, volleyball & a playground.
Gooseberry Mound Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 616 reviews
Relaxed park offering picnic shelters, kids' play areas & trails for walking & cross-country skiing.
Aquatore Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 631 reviews
Roomy outdoor space with sports fields & a dog park, plus a playground & picnic pavilions.
Carpenter Nature Center
4.8 ★★★★★ 583 reviews
Nature center with trails and an orchard featuring bald eagles and other wildlife along with an exhibit hall.
Warner Lake County Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 584 reviews
Large lakeside park with a swimming beach, hiking trails & picnic areas, plus select boat access.
Ojibway Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 549 reviews
Green space with several sports fields, trails, picnic areas & grills, plus a skate park.
Crow-Hassan Park Reserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 532 reviews
Riverfront natural area offering scenic trails, wildlife viewing, horseback riding & winter sports.
Wilson Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 549 reviews
Open park featuring a playground and a sand volleyball court, plus a dog park.
Miller Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 520 reviews
Waterside sports complex offering a boating ramp, fishing pier, skating rinks & a bike trail.
Reservoir Woods Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 524 reviews
This rugged 120-acre park with wooded trails features diverse terrain, from wetlands to grasslands.
Kaposia Landing
4.7 ★★★★★ 508 reviews
Lakeside green space featuring a playground, walking trails and dog park for off-leash play.
Bassett Creek Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 497 reviews
Public park with a playground, sports facilities, and disc golf, plus a dog park.
Brookview Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 475 reviews
This 33-acre public space offers playground equipment, trails & multiple sport courts & fields.
Lake McCarrons County Park
4.2 ★★★★☆ 518 reviews
Park featuring picnic tables and grills, plus a playground and boat launch.
Alexandria City Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 469 reviews
A lakefront beach & fishing pier attract families to this hangout with a playground & tennis courts.
Commons Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 462 reviews
Outdoor recreation area with facilities for basketball, soccer, tennis, baseball, and a playground.
Mineral Springs Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 417 reviews
Popular park featuring a playground, disc golf course, picnic facilities & wooded trails.
Rum River Central Regional Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 419 reviews
Big nature park offering river kayaking, hiking, skiing & equestrian trails, a playground & camping.
Sunset Pond
4.7 ★★★★★ 401 reviews
Popular green space for walks, biking and picnics, with a playground and a pond.
Silver View Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 411 reviews
Park featuring basketball and volleyball courts as well as baseball and softball fields and playgrounds.
Pioneer Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 387 reviews
Park with baseball and tennis courts as well as two playgrounds and a splash pad.
Lions Coon Creek Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 366 reviews
Accessible, 15-acre park with picnic shelters, basketball courts, play equipment, a garden & trails.
Burnes Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 360 reviews
Basic neighborhood recreation area with a playground, plus a baseball field & tennis courts.
Kordiak Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 339 reviews
Neighborhood park for walking, with trails circling a lake, plus a playground for kids.
Masonic West River Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 347 reviews
Riverside park offering a playground, picnic tables, and an animal sanctuary, plus camping and canoeing.
Woodland Trails Regional Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 311 reviews
Hilly area, the park features paved and unpaved trails for hiking, biking and skiing.
Sauk Rapids Municipal Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 304 reviews
Shaded park with playgrounds, swings and well-maintained equipment, plus trails for hiking and biking.
Montissippi County Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 296 reviews
Sprawling park offering playgrounds for kids, hiking, picnics, Frisbee golf, volleyball and a dog run.
Hester Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 313 reviews
Park featuring a playground and picnic tables, plus areas for walking and sledding.
Locke Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 279 reviews
Tranquil park with a fenced dog park as well as wooded trails crisscrossing a creek.
Highlands Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 279 reviews
Park with a baseball & soccer fields, 2 tennis courts, 3 basketball courts & an ice-skating rink.
Quarry Point Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 281 reviews
Baseball and soccer fields are featured at this outdoor space, along with a playground and shady spots.
Northwoods Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 263 reviews
Baseball fields and football fields share this recreation space with an inclusive playground.
Patrick Eagan Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 257 reviews
Zip-line in a wooded park featuring playgrounds, nature gardens and art displays.
Roosevelt Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 258 reviews
Kid-friendly destination featuring baseball fields, a basketball court, an ice rink and a playground.
Roadside Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 248 reviews
Park featuring a playground with slides, picnic tables, and a gazebo.
Alimagnet Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 246 reviews
Relaxed park featuring playgrounds, disc golf courses and volleyball courts.
Bay Point Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 228 reviews
Public green space with trails and scenic river views, plus picnic and playground areas, and a teepee monument.
South Valley Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 235 reviews
Kid-focused recreation area, including a playground and disc golf course.
Bucher Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 204 reviews
Park with sports facilities including tennis courts, a baseball field, a basketball court, and an ice rink, plus a playground.
Day Park & Earley Lake Trail
4.6 ★★★★★ 208 reviews
Neighborhood park with a lake, picnic shelter, playground, and trails for walking and jogging.
Mississippi River Community Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 181 reviews
Wooded park featuring playgrounds, trails and benches and fishing dock.
Woodhaven Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 166 reviews
Spacious park for kids, with a playground of swings, slides and basketball hoops.
Kohler Meadows Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 161 reviews
Fenced park with baseball fields, walking paths and a kids' playground.
Brown's Creek Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 152 reviews
Public park with a playground, picnic tables, and paved and dirt trails for walking, biking, and horseback riding.
Luce Line Trailhead (Plymouth/Vicksburg Lane)
4.6 ★★★★★ 152 reviews
Quiet park featuring bike trails and kid-friendly hiking options.
Chaska Community Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 152 reviews
Parks featuring baseball fields plus a playground and a skate park.
Riverwalk Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 150 reviews
Wooded park featuring dirt, paved and grass trails, as well as gazebos, pavilions and benches.
White Sands Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 150 reviews
Recreational area with trails, a pond and a swimming area for dogs.
Frank Hall Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 149 reviews
Area with a small playground and benches, featuring canoe rentals, a dock and trails.
Kargel Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 147 reviews
A 24.7-acre neighborhood park on a lake with hockey rinks, an accessible playground & shelter.
Lions Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 142 reviews
Park featuring baseball fields, pickleball courts, and a playground, plus a dog park.
Williams Nature Center
4.6 ★★★★★ 138 reviews
Riverside acreage with hard-surfaced trails, overlooks, interpretive stations & a heated log cabin.
Bear Creek Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 138 reviews
Tree-lined walking paths, sports fields, a playground & picnic shelters in tranquil surroundings.
Nesbitt Preserve Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 135 reviews
Relaxed park featuring a playground, plus basketball and baseball pitches.
Sunny Square Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 127 reviews
Park featuring a playground, ball field, picnic areas, and a walking trail.
C.P. Adams Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 118 reviews
Large, wooded, 18-hole disc golf course in a park featuring hiking trails and Frisbee golf.
Lafayette Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 125 reviews
Venue with a playground, picnic areas, baseball field, disc golf, and trails.
Sheridan Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 108 reviews
Clean, kid-friendly park with a playground, a ball field, and a pond for ducks and other birds.
Tamarack Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 110 reviews
Nature park, featuring an off-leash area for dogs, as well as paved trails and a pond.
Douglas Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 98 reviews
Paved, 12.5-mi. multi-use trail on an abandoned railbed through forests, pastures & fields.
Timber Shores Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 86 reviews
Playground, baseball field and walking trails at an area designed like a tree.
Pioneer Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 91 reviews
Popular park featuring paved trails and walking paths that go through a wooded area.
Lion's Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 87 reviews
Green space on 6.15 acres offering a picnic facility & children's playground, plus trails & benches.
Gro Tonka Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 81 reviews
Shady, quiet recreational area set on a hill and featuring picnic tables and playground equipment.
Olson Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 79 reviews
Park offering a playground, picnic tables, and restrooms, plus opportunities for frisbee golf.
South Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 77 reviews
Disc golf course in a shady park that also features playgrounds, picnic tables and shelters.
Pioneer Pass Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 55 reviews
Kid-friendly fixture featuring a playground field, a basketball court and baseball fields, plus picnic benches.
Peacepipe Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 57 reviews
Picnicking, play areas, and trails round out the offerings at this park.
Brown's Creek State Trailhead Kiosk
4.6 ★★★★★ 53 reviews
Outdoor spot that features a scenic trail for walking, biking and running, and dogs are allowed.
W.H. Davy-Memorial Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 54 reviews
Riverside outdoor space for gatherings, featuring a playground as well as basketball and horseshoe courts.
Heather Ponds Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 50 reviews
Park with picnic tables and a playground, as well as basketball.
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- Hastings
- Plymouth
- St Cloud
- Blaine
- Burnsville
- Crystal
- Eagan
- Farmington
- Hutchinson
- Mankato
- Maple Grove
- Moorhead
- Otsego
- Red Wing
- Richfield
- Rochester
- Shoreview
- St Paul
- Stillwater
- Afton
- Albert Lea
- Alexandria
- Anoka
- Austin
- Brooklyn Park
- Buffalo
- Chanhassen
- Clearwater
- Columbia Heights
- Coon Rapids
- Cottage Grove
- Edina
- Elk River
- Faribault
- Golden Valley
- Hopkins
- Inver Grove Heights
- Lakeville
- Lino Lakes
- Little Canada
- Minneapolis
- Monticello
- Mounds View
- New Brighton
- North Branch
- Northfield
- Owatonna
- Prior Lake
- Ramsey
- Rogers
- Sartell
- Sauk Rapids
- Savage
- South St Paul
- Vadnais Heights
- Wayzata
- West St Paul
- Worthington
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