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Berkeley Lake Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,789 Google reviews · Running trail in Denver, Colorado · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Berkeley 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.
Outdoor recreation area encircling a fishing lake with a paved path, tennis courts & a dog run.
What runners say about Berkeley Lake Park
“I noticed a couple people hadn't cleaned up after their pets though **please clean up after your pets so we can continue to bring them to this great park!”
“Walking, jogging, dog walking, fishing, tennis, playgrounds and scenery are just a few of the activities this beautiful park offers.”
This is a large, off-leash dog park open to the public. There are two play areas- a large area where most dogs play and a small area for less active dogs. The large area has a lot of bigger dogs with a few trees and some toys all around. There is a shelter where water bowls can be found and water jugs for filling.
Nice park. Paved path around the lake is a little over a mile, and you have a beautiful view of the mountains. There’s a playground, basketball & tennis courts, picnic tables, and plenty of trees. Leash free dog park is connected. People fish here too. Lots of parking options.
A beautiful oasis of a park amidst the city! HUGE and plenty of walking paths. Lots of propel fishing, and absolutely beautiful bird sounds the whole way around. Lots of grassy areas where you could have picnics or play sports. There are tennis courts and a dog park. Overall, a wonderful park!
My 2nd time visiting this park. I found it to be more enjoyable than the first time. Nice place to walk around the lake.
Trail conditions & character
“In addition to the nice lake view, there are plenty of amenities to enjoy, including a dog park, children's playground, basketball court, and several tennis courts.”
“In addition to the nice lake view, there are plenty of amenities to enjoy, including a dog park, children's playground, basketball court, and several tennis courts.”
“Paved path around the lake is a little over a mile, and you have a beautiful view of the mountains.”
“Downside is the bathrooms are never open, though there is a large porta-potty that’s open to the public.”
“Parking at the Berkeley recreation center and then a short walk to the dog park entrance.”
Plan your run at Berkeley Lake Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- 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 trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitedenvergov.org
- Phone+1 720-913-1311
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Hours
| Monday | 5 am–11 pm |
| Tuesday | 5 am–11 pm |
| Wednesday | 5 am–11 pm |
| Thursday | 5 am–11 pm |
| Friday | 5 am–11 pm |
| Saturday | 5 am–11 pm |
| Sunday | 5 am–11 pm |
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