Purgatory Park, Minnetonka Township

When i first came to MN from Indiana I visited this park and felt that Minnesota Nice feeling.
Its been 20 years since then and its just as nice! Bring your dog, go for a run and enjoy this beautiful unmolested park.

Small park with various trails, goes through trees, grass/prairie area, and a section by a creek. There are paved paths around the exterior of the park. The dirt trails in the middle of the park were a bit overgrown in summer.

Nice walking trails, perfect distance for my little dog. Loved all the benches & the creek where there were about three bigger dogs enjoying the water. Lots of trees, felt like I was away from it all. Very peaceful.

Incredibly beautiful park! Found a spot to hang my hammock surrounded by catmint and bunnies. Lots of great hiking and biking trails. Quite quiet too. They have a educational habitat restoration space that is great to see!

Beautiful park! Purgatory creek runs through the whole park. The trails are beautiful and diverse. Deep woods, cattails and grasses along the creek, and open prairie in the middle. There is a picnic area near the north parking lot. Benches throughout on and off the maintained trails. Whatever kind of walk you’re in the mood for, you can find it at Purgatory. The dog rules are NOT explicitly stated, but I can tell you that the rules are absolutely enforced, because I have paid $150 fine for not having my dog leashed near the entrance to the off-leash area. My fault. Dogs must be leashed on any improved trail in this park (gravel and pavement in this park specifically).

We come here nearly everyday. If there has been rain recently, wear footwear that you don’t mind getting muddy if you plan on walking the slough near the creek, or back in the woods.

Enjoy, and please pick up after your dog.