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Confluence Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 3,180 Google reviews · Running trail in Denver, Colorado · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Confluence 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.
Placid riverside park featuring benches, grassy lawns, biking & walking trails, plus a kayak run.
What runners say about Confluence Park
“Nice for family and by yourself alone time I went for a bike ride myself very enjoyable nice weather beautiful scenery quiet clean”
“We found this beautiful park when we went for a 10km walk/scooter adventure from our hotel one morning in August.”
“Nice for family and by yourself alone time I went for a bike ride myself very enjoyable nice weather beautiful scenery quiet clean”
“Clean, safe, and family-friendly, Confluence Park is a must-visit destination in the heart of the city!”
Just had a photo shoot here and it was one of the best parks I have been to in a while! Super clean, lots of trees and grass areas! The people there are not as friendly, but if you look at the park, it’s definitely worthwhile to go and sit by the creek or read a book on the hills!
Beautiful park with hiking and biking trails at the confluence of Platte River and Cherry Creek. You can see the brownish creek water joining the clearer river. Easy walking paths, mostly flat but with some stairs and pota-potty
A nice walk along the river, with folks swimming and tubing on a hot day. Scooter and bike rentals nearby if you want to explore even further. Skyline view. Starbucks nearby if you need refreshments, and an REI if you want to mortgage your life away on some really awesome outdoor gear :) Nice way to spend a few hours.
Confluence Park is a beautiful urban oasis perfect for relaxation and recreation. The park features scenic river views, well-maintained trails, and ample green spaces for picnicking or leisurely strolls. It’s a great spot for kayaking and paddleboarding, too.
Trail conditions & character
“We found this beautiful park when we went for a 10km walk/scooter adventure from our hotel one morning in August.”
“very cool part to come to to hang out and watch the sunset and do some grounding or walk your dog or do some exercise play some sports”
“Nice for family and by yourself alone time I went for a bike ride myself very enjoyable nice weather beautiful scenery quiet clean”
Plan your run at Confluence Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
- 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.
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitedenver.org
- Phone+1 720-913-1311
- Social Instagram · Facebook
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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