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Desert Meadows Park
4.9 ★★★★★ 612 Google reviews · Running trail in Green Valley, Arizona · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Desert Meadows 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.
Community-managed garden and park featuring desert plants, wildflowers and walking paths.
What runners say about Desert Meadows Park
“We came here with our dog to enjoy a nice walk, and were absolutely enamored with the beautiful setting they've constructed.”
“A great place to wander and look at local flora on nicely maintained paths with lots shade.”
“I had such a peaceful time exploring this park, and it is a beautiful example of how vibrant a desert landscape can be.”
The best hidden gem! The gardeners have real pride and it shows! Nice shaded walking paths, lots of seating and relaxing areas. Water fountain for people and dogs. They actually sell plants and soil. Phenomenal place, maybe my current favorite place on earth to unwind, and enjoy the beauty of nature and these gardens.
This a unique, colorful park with walking trails, ample seating, beautifully landscaped with cacti and succulents. Volunteers oversee a plant cutting collection, with some for sale to the public. It's located just blocks from I-19 in a quiet neighborhood.
We came here with our dog to enjoy a nice walk, and were absolutely enamored with the beautiful setting they've constructed. We learned about new, beautiful plants native to our area, and saw wonderful art peeking out between the leaves. There's even a community garden in the center of the park.
Beautiful little garden to walk around. Fun to see the community garden and a great place for pictures
Trail conditions & character
“We came here with our dog to enjoy a nice walk, and were absolutely enamored with the beautiful setting they've constructed.”
“There are lots of people who enjoy walking (many times with their dogs) and we have never met an unkind person (or dog) there ever.”
“A great place to wander and look at local flora on nicely maintained paths with lots shade.”
“I had such a peaceful time exploring this park, and it is a beautiful example of how vibrant a desert landscape can be.”
Plan your run at Desert Meadows 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 trailheadwater — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitegreenvalleygardeners.com
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–6 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–6 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–6 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–6 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–6 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am–6 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am–6 pm |
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