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City of Fountain Parks & Recreation Department
4.5 ★★★★★ 676 Google reviews · Running trail in Fountain, Colorado · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from City of Fountain Parks & Recreation Department'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.
Park featuring a playground, picnic tables, and a basketball court, plus a splash pad.
What runners say about City of Fountain Parks & Recreation Department
“It's clean and the splash pad is fenced in for safety.”
“This is a very nice park with 2 gazebos, a working bathroom, ball field, lots of shade and grass, a playground and a splash park.”
“This splash pad is easily wheel chair accessible and fun for all ages.”
Quaint, beautiful, more than words can describe. Great place for families, kids of all ages. Areas to sit, shade, sun, water, fun and a snack shack. Water for $1 snacks/ dogs $3 max!
I love that yhe splash pad is gated with only one entrance makes it really easy to watch kids so they don't run off
I absolutely loved this splash pad. And park. When it got packed it was super easy to walk over to the big park. I do wish there was even a little shade on the splash pad. This splash pad is easily wheel chair accessible and fun for all ages.
We love this place for a quick trip out of the house, where the kids can run and play...and just be crazy! I especially like the open field and accompanying park, which offer loads of options for the kids if they tire of the splash pad. They play on there and then go back for more splashing fun!
Trail conditions & character
“This is a very nice park with 2 gazebos, a working bathroom, ball field, lots of shade and grass, a playground and a splash park.”
“This place is awesome for the kids to cool off on a hot summer day 💕 it has a playground, restrooms, picnic tables and a tennis court too ❤️ so much fun 🥰 and a baseball diamond 😄”
“This splash pad is easily wheel chair accessible and fun for all ages.”
Plan your run at City of Fountain Parks & Recreation Department
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- 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.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
- At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitefountain.colorado.gov
- Phone+1 719-322-2030
- Social Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 8 am–5 pm |
| Tuesday | 8 am–5 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am–5 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am–5 pm |
| Friday | 8 am–5 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
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