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Cole Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 164 Google reviews · Running trail in Tempe, Arizona · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Cole 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.
Park providing a playground, picnic facilities, and a lake, plus access to the Flyover Bridge.
What runners say about Cole Park
Very nice park with a cool play place. Lots of people come here to take their dogs of the leash so I would suggest keeping yours on a leash in case someone's dog runs up to your dog. If the dogs get in a fight, someone's dog could get hurt. If yours is on a leash then it wont be your fault.
The park is great. There is a south and north side separated by a highway but there is bridge between the who. Large ramps lead to the bridge so you could walk your bike or push a wheel chair if need. The ramps also offer some elevation if you are a jogger looking for somewhere with resistance.
Very nice little park with a connecting bridge to Rotary Park. There is a very nice little play area for little kids and lots of grass for dogs to run. Best to learn the irrigation schedule because it'll be a lake on that day.
The bike path is fun here to get across 60. Variety of big trees, cute little park.
Trail conditions & character
“Lots of people come here to take their dogs of the leash so I would suggest keeping yours on a leash in case someone's dog runs up to your dog.”
“A bathroom would be great but I understand the issues of having one.”
Plan your run at Cole 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.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitetempe.gov
- Phone(480) 350-5200
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–12 AM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–12 AM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–12 AM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–12 AM |
| Friday | 6 AM–12 AM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–12 AM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–12 AM |
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