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Cottonwood Cove Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 369 Google reviews · Running trail in St. George, Utah · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Cottonwood Cove 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.
Kid-friendly amusement park with swings, slides and picnic tables.
What runners say about Cottonwood Cove Park
“Cottonwood Cove connects to the Santa Clara River Trail, a beautiful paved path that winds alongside the river with scenic desert views.”
“There’s plenty of open space, shaded areas, and even swinging benches for those of us who like to relax while keeping an eye on the action.”
“It’s part of the city’s trail system, which stretches over 60 miles, and it’s perfect for walking, biking, or just taking a peaceful stroll.”
Beautiful scenic park with great playground equipment and picnic pavilion. Paved bicycle path, water and restrooms.
We recently visited Cottonwood Cove Park in St. George, Utah, and had such a great time! The playground was a huge hit—tons of fun equipment that kept everyone entertained. There’s plenty of open space, shaded areas, and even swinging benches for those of us who like to relax while keeping an eye on the action.
Small park but plenty of playground for kids. Plenty of shade either under a tree or a pavilion to picnic. There is some grass space but it may be hard to do activities under tree shade! There is a trail to walk/run. There are a couple parking spots (about 4) with shade for your car but they may be taken.
This park is fun for older children. There are unique structures they really enjoyed. While visiting St. George, we rode our bikes down the paved trail here and then the kids played. It is a good incentive to get the kids out in their bikes!
Trail conditions & character
“Cottonwood Cove connects to the Santa Clara River Trail, a beautiful paved path that winds alongside the river with scenic desert views.”
“There’s plenty of open space, shaded areas, and even swinging benches for those of us who like to relax while keeping an eye on the action.”
“Cottonwood Cove connects to the Santa Clara River Trail, a beautiful paved path that winds alongside the river with scenic desert views.”
“Walking and riding trails Restrooms Fun play ground Nice shade and grass.”
“It’s part of the city’s trail system, which stretches over 60 miles, and it’s perfect for walking, biking, or just taking a peaceful stroll.”
Plan your run at Cottonwood Cove 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.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- Websitesgcity.org
- Phone(435) 627-4000
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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