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Ehrhardt Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 126 Google reviews · Running trail in Tempe, Arizona · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Ehrhardt 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.
What runners say about Ehrhardt Park
“The equipment is newer and in great condition!”
“So lucky we live close by and can enjoy this beautiful park!”
“-While walking, I didn't spot many picnic tables or benches or even shade to rest under (not counting the play area canopy).”
Pros -I loved the exercise stations. There's one curved bar that you can walk horizontally across with your arms while hanging. There was a bar for stretching, a dips bar, and also a situps bench. -The playground was fun to explore with its two sections being connected with a ropes bridge and rope climbing structure.
A great park with shade over the little kids side. It's smaller so it's easier to keep track of your kids and see where they are. The equipment is newer and in great condition! The grassy area is large and fun to run in. You can walk through the beautiful garden area. We love it at this park!
Great little neighborhood park with a kiddy playground superior. Huge dog run park connected with it. A community garden is adjacent shared by Friendship Village.
Great park for all. Walkers, runners, bird watchers and dogs. FYI, there are doggie poo bags provided if needed!
Trail conditions & character
“The water fountain also includes a drinking dish for dogs at the bottom.”
“-While walking, I didn't spot many picnic tables or benches or even shade to rest under (not counting the play area canopy).”
“So lucky we live close by and can enjoy this beautiful park!”
“Cons -I wish this park had off-street parking, but for the the time being, I just parked along the street as I didn't see any signs advising against it.”
“No sand or wood chips to clean off your kids.”
“The water fountain also includes a drinking dish for dogs at the bottom.”
Plan your run at Ehrhardt Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- 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 trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitetempe.gov
- Phone(480) 350-5200
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–12 AM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–12 AM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–12 AM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–12 AM |
| Friday | 6 AM–12 AM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–12 AM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–12 AM |
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