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Elk Ridge Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 374 Google reviews · Running trail in Castle Pines, Colorado · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Elk Ridge 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.
Spacious public space for outdoor recreation, with climbing walls, a splash pad, a playground, picnic areas, soccer fields and more.
What runners say about Elk Ridge Park
“The bathrooms were nice and clean, and there is a cool scavenger hunt thing on the walking paths.”
“The elevation gains are gradual and there are plenty of beautiful views.”
Elk Ridge Park is a great place for a leisurely hike. The elevation gains are gradual and there are plenty of beautiful views. We hiked on Memorial Day weekend and there wild flowers already popping along the trails.
Yeah this place is pretty cool. Came here for a lunchtime walk, but was really impressed with the design and layout of the whole place. Playgrounds, big field, several walking paths and even a design for a rather cool scavenger hunt that is displayed with rock pylons for the player to go hunt items.
Lovely park, winding trails, many new and challenging play equipment for kiddos. Lots of space and pet friendly areas with shade.
Super fun park with a cute splash pad! It did shut off for about 30 minutes in the middle of the day, and no one could figure out how to get it running again—but it eventually turned back on by itself. Maybe it’s a water-saving feature?
Trail conditions & character
“The elevation gains are gradual and there are plenty of beautiful views.”
“I felt a little nervous when my 4-year-old son wanted to climb the big rock wall to the top where the slide is, but he did fine with me following behind him.”
“The women’s bathroom was locked, which was tricky since it was a Sunday and there was a co-ed football clinic happening.”
Plan your run at Elk Ridge 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.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadrestrooms, water — reported by runners
- Websiteparks.castlepinesco.gov
- Phone+1 303-705-0200
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–9 pm |
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