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Emerson Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 153 Google reviews · Running trail in Sheridan, Wyoming · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Mixed
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Tree cover
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Emerson 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.

MixedShadedScenicRestroomsQuiet

Kid-friendly, scenic park featuring slides, swings and a playground.

What runners say about Emerson Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (153 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 3 mentions

“Shaded picnic area, great playground, tennis courts, and 18 hole disc golf course with lots of trees and well kept grounds.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 6 mentions

“Beautiful, clean park with an excellent ice cream stand.”

🌳 shaded & cool 3 mentions

“It has plenty of shade to enjoy, Little Goose Creek runs right next to it with a nicely paved walking path to stroll on and enjoy the scenery.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 4 mentions

“The creek along the trail is peaceful and there alot of ducks that like to sun themselves there.”

Kids playground. Portable Restroom. Tennis Court. Parking. Scenic, with Riverwalk. Covered Pavilion with tables/chairs. Plenty of Shade trees. Connects with City Wide Concrete Walking Trail that surrounds the Town.

★★★★★ — Richard , Jun 2020

Had a wonderful walk down the bike path.Would highly recommend it. The creek along the trail is peaceful and there alot of ducks that like to sun themselves there.

★★★★★ — Michael , Feb 2022

Quiet neighborhood park. Off the beaten path. Most times tennis is available by walking onto the court. Protected from wind, fairly close to Little Goose Creek.

★★★★☆ — Ted , Sep 2016

It's a quit little park. Not the best for kids under 4. The playground is for kids 4 and above for sure but the area is great for picnics and walks.

★★★★★ — Michael , Jul 2019

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Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🏞️ Scenic views 6 mentions

“Beautiful, clean park with an excellent ice cream stand.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 4 mentions

“The creek along the trail is peaceful and there alot of ducks that like to sun themselves there.”

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🌳 Shaded / tree cover 3 mentions

“It has plenty of shade to enjoy, Little Goose Creek runs right next to it with a nicely paved walking path to stroll on and enjoy the scenery.”

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🛣️ Paved surface 2 mentions

“It has plenty of shade to enjoy, Little Goose Creek runs right next to it with a nicely paved walking path to stroll on and enjoy the scenery.”

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🚻 Restrooms 4 mentions

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🌲 Natural surface / singletrack

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Plan your run at Emerson Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
  • 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 trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
  • Websitesheridanwyoming.org
  • Phone+1 307-674-8148
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

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

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Emerson Park

1704 Bender Ln, Sheridan, WY 82801

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.