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Draper City Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,436 Google reviews · Running trail in Draper, Utah · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
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- Shape
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- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Draper City 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.
Park with athletic fields, bike trail access & a playground, plus a picnic pavilion & open space.
What runners say about Draper City Park
“Park is right up against the mountains and had great areas for kids to play, was clean, and had facilities.”
“Beautiful river stream through the park and plenty of events throughout the year.”
“There is a lot of grass for sports and shady areas to sit and have lunch.”
“It has something for children of all ages and abilities, including some ramp access to the playground and a few areas for littles to play.”
One of the best parks I've ever been to! It has super fun games, it has a lot of shade, a basketball court and sand volleyball; It has several picnic tables that can be moved and a large pavilion where there are tables, available bathrooms and drinking fountains, there is a path for walking and strolling.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Draper City Park – Draper, UT Draper City Park is a fantastic spot, especially for families. The park is clean, spacious, and really well maintained. The playground is awesome—plenty for kids of different ages to climb, run, and play, and it kept our kids entertained the entire time.
Stopped by Draper Park a couple weeks ago and it ended up being one of the highlights of our weekend. The place is clean, open, and has plenty of space to relax or let the kids run around. The walking paths are peaceful, the playground is well kept, and the whole area just feels calm and inviting.
From out of state and visiting with 5 families! This park was so much fun! All the kids had a blast and even the dog had fun! Lots of things to do between climbing sliding swinging and general running around! So if you are in the Salt Lake City area, you really need to come to this park
Trail conditions & character
“We enjoyed seeing the colorful and abundant Christmas lights, especially the white lights on the "Tree of Life".”
“Beautiful river stream through the park and plenty of events throughout the year.”
“A couple of restrooms are available in different areas, all of them have been clean in my experiences.”
“A very well set up park with parking, easy access, a great playground, large grass fields, and 4 Level 2 EV charging spots (Chargepoint network).”
“There is a lot of grass for sports and shady areas to sit and have lunch.”
Plan your run at Draper City 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 trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitedraperutah.gov
- Phone(801) 576-6570
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM–5 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–5 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–5 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–5 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–5 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
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