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Coal Creek Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 154 Google reviews · Running trail in Erie, Colorado · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Coal Creek 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.
Renovated 2023, 6.2-acre park with a playground and a splash pad, plus picnic tables.
What runners say about Coal Creek Park
“Fun kid's park with slides, a splash pad, clean bathrooms, huge grass area, a walking path, covered tables, wifi, and phone chargers at the tables with umbrellas!”
“A splash pad for all ages and safety minded design.”
I have visited Coal Creek Park on Sunday mornings over the past few years. It is usually a quiet place to sit and reflect while watching people bike and walk along the trail on the other side of Coal Creek.
Love this park! Lots of room for the kiddos to run and climb and the best part... The xylophone and bells are set away from the tables. Thank you, Town of Erie!! 👏👏
Super fun playground and splash pad.The playground is very unusual and not like any other playgrounds that I have ever been to. in the winter they take out the splash pad and turn it into an ice skating rink. plenty of bathrooms for a busy day. musical instruments up the path a little eats.
Just discovered this park and it's a favorite for sure now! Fun kid's park with slides, a splash pad, clean bathrooms, huge grass area, a walking path, covered tables, wifi, and phone chargers at the tables with umbrellas! Thank you for creating such a great space!
Trail conditions & character
“I also have enjoyed the wildlife (cottontail rabbits, red tail hawks, woodpeckers, squirrels) and friendly dogs that come to the park too.”
“Fun kid's park with slides, a splash pad, clean bathrooms, huge grass area, a walking path, covered tables, wifi, and phone chargers at the tables with umbrellas!”
Plan your run at Coal Creek Park
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.
- 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.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websiteerieco.gov
- Phone(303) 926-2550
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–10 PM |
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