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Dawson Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 609 Google reviews · Running trail in Longmont, Colorado · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- 3.5 mi
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Dawson 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.
15-acre lakeside park offering shoreline fishing, a walking trail, tennis courts & a playground.
What runners say about Dawson Park
“Our Yorkie loves the walk and I am happy that they keep the trail clean and dog poop picked up.”
“Gorgeous, quiet, very clean and well maintained small lake.”
I dont know how any person can give less than 5 stars. The place is amazing. Great view. Several ramps for unloading paddle board kayak or whatever you want. Easy to park at least during weekdays. They have a huge playground for kids and a vpley field with sand.
Visited this nice place for photographing the mountains and it's reflection on McIntosh Lake. The park is nice like most parks in USA. I think parking is allowed on the street. There is a big trail that goes along the shore I did part of the trail. Since my interest was photography.
Absolutely beautiful 3 mile walk around the lake. Love the view of the mountains and you walk right past a beautiful farm. Love all the prairie dogs they are not scared of people or dogs. Our Yorkie loves the walk and I am happy that they keep the trail clean and dog poop picked up.
This park is on the north side of McCintosh lake and is part of the 3.5 mile walking trail that goes around the lake. Plenty of parking, large grass area, concrete BB court, sand VB court, playground and picnic shelter. Easy area to get your watercraft launched into the water.
Trail conditions & character
“Gorgeous, quiet, very clean and well maintained small lake.”
“Love all the prairie dogs they are not scared of people or dogs.”
“Plenty of parking, large grass area, concrete BB court, sand VB court, playground and picnic shelter.”
“Plenty of parking, large grass area, concrete BB court, sand VB court, playground and picnic shelter.”
Plan your run at Dawson Park
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- Distance3.5 mi as reported — check whether that is one way or a round trip before you commit
- 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.
- Websitelongmontcolorado.gov
- Phone+1 303-651-8416
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Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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