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Desert Rose Park
4.2 ★★★★☆ 201 Google reviews · Running trail in Glendale, Arizona · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Desert Rose 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.
Basketball court and fitness stations in a compact open space, plus playground sets.
What runners say about Desert Rose Park
“Nice place for my 15 year old to play basketball even lit up at night, has a volleyball net and it's clean and well kept.”
“Kids play ground, Volleyball, Basketball, lots of room for soccer/football/softball/walking/running, plenty of shade.”
I enjoyed using the pull-up and dip bars that this park had to offer in their fitness area. The park is small, but it offers just about anything someone of any age or fitness level might want. At the very least, it is a call setting with a small trail around the perimeter for walking.
As a basketball player, I really enjoy the bball court and calisthenics workout area. I’ve also used the sand volleyball court for speed and agility work. There is a nice walking/running path around the park. Overall an enjoyable place to get a good outdoor workout in.
It's a good place to spend some time. I live near by and DRP is always nice getaway. Kids play ground, Volleyball, Basketball, lots of room for soccer/football/softball/walking/running, plenty of shade.
it's perfect for dog walking. I want mine twice a day there and it's very convenient because it's right next door to the apartment complex that I live in.
Trail conditions & character
“Kids play ground, Volleyball, Basketball, lots of room for soccer/football/softball/walking/running, plenty of shade.”
“Nice place for my 15 year old to play basketball even lit up at night, has a volleyball net and it's clean and well kept.”
“Multiple playground sets for different ages, swings, sand volleyball, full court basketball, exercise area, covered bench seating, drinking fountain, large grassy area.”
Plan your run at Desert Rose 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
- LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
- At the trailheadwater — reported by runners
- Phone+1 623-930-2820
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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