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Emma Russell Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 670 Google reviews · Running trail in Roy, Utah · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
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Distance
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Shade
Tree cover
Access
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Confirmed from Emma Russell 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.

ShadedRestroomsWaterTrailhead parking

Sprawling, clean park featuring a playground, soccer fields, pickleball courts and tennis courts.

What runners say about Emma Russell Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (670 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 6 mentions

“The park seemed pretty nice, we were there for my daughter's soccer game, the park was well kept, the field was very nicely cut and manicured.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 3 mentions

“Emma Russell Park offers an expansive outdoor space with sprawling game fields and picturesque walking trail surrounding the park.”

🌳 shaded & cool 4 mentions

“Lots of open space to run around and a pavilion for shade or food.”

👟 good for all levels 2 mentions

“Nestled within its lush greenery is a well-designed playground, providing endless entertainment for children of all ages.”

Great for family, friends and pets. There is a playground, soccer field, pickle ball courts, and a baseball diamond. Lots of open space to run around and a pavilion for shade or food.

★★★★★ — Casey , Apr 2023

It has a great walk path for everyone to use, for all ages. It also has pickleball courts and a wonderful swing sets.

★★★★★ — Cliff , Nov 2022

Emma Russell Park offers an expansive outdoor space with sprawling game fields and picturesque walking trail surrounding the park. Nestled within its lush greenery is a well-designed playground, providing endless entertainment for children of all ages.

★★★★★ — Breanna , Jun 2024

This is a pretty good park. First, the playground is fairly well maintained. The equipment isn't terribly old and the city has done a good job of keeping the garbage to a minimum. A couple of the swings have been removed from the swing sets.

★★★★☆ — Neil , 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.

🌳 Shaded / tree cover 4 mentions

“Lots of open space to run around and a pavilion for shade or food.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 3 mentions

“One of the standout features of Emma Russell Park is its ample parking, making it convenient for visitors to access its amenities hassle-free.”

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🚻 Restrooms 4 mentions

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🚰 Water fountains 2 mentions

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Plan your run at Emma Russell 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
  • At the trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
  • Websiteroyutah.gov
  • Phone+1 801-774-1048
  • Social Facebook

Hours

Monday 6 am–11 pm
Tuesday 6 am–11 pm
Wednesday 6 am–11 pm
Thursday 6 am–11 pm
Friday 6 am–11 pm
Saturday 6 am–11 pm
Sunday 6 am–11 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 Emma Russell Park

4300 W 5700 S, Roy, UT 84067

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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.