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Evelyn Hallman Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 83 Google reviews · Running trail in Tempe, Arizona · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Paved
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from Evelyn Hallman 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.

PavedDog-friendlyRestroomsWaterTrailhead parkingQuiet

Waterside green space featuring walking paths along a canal and/or pond.

What runners say about Evelyn Hallman Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (83 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 3 mentions

“Pretty clean as well and never had an issue with any people minus those who ride motorcycles illegally down the bike trail”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 5 mentions

“I love how quiet it is with several areas of vegetation along the waters edge to just sit and take nature into my being .”

I am here several days a week. I start on the Crosscut Canal path in Old Town Scottsdale and ride the 5+ miles to Hallman Park. With its slight elevation sunrises here are often time spectacular and are a reward for waking so early to get in my ride before the Sun hits me with the full force we see in the desert.

★★★★☆ — Steve , Sep 2024

Great place to hang out or walk your dog. Trails and sidewalks to hike, bike, or just walk. There are a couple of ponds, both good for fishing. The canal is really close, so you can also include that in your trip. We brought a lunch and ate under the covered picnic area. Restrooms are available and clean.

★★★★★ — Greg , Feb 2023

Run here day and night and love it. Lots of animals and shade, and a nice way to get away from the noise. A lot of people fish here as well and theres tables to rent for parties. Pretty clean as well and never had an issue with any people minus those who ride motorcycles illegally down the bike trail

★★★★★ — Victoria , May 2022

An oasis in the desert! Lovely place to take a calm and peaceful walk around the duck pond. Plenty of bird-watching to be had here. Bike trails are full of friendly and cautious bikers. For each rule the park has, there are at least two signs for it throughout the park.

★★★★☆ — We , Mar 2023

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 83 reviews →

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.

🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 4 mentions

“I love how quiet it is with several areas of vegetation along the waters edge to just sit and take nature into my being .”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 3 mentions

“They take over 90 percent of the available parking from 6AM to 2 PM.”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 3 mentions

“Great place to hang out or walk your dog.”

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🛣️ Paved surface 2 mentions

“Does anyone know what these concrete blocks are or represent?”

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🚻 Restrooms 2 mentions

“Picnic areas and restrooms available.”

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🚰 Water fountains

“Water fountains and ramadas.”

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Plan your run at Evelyn Hallman Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
  • 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 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 5 AM–11 PM
Tuesday 5 AM–11 PM
Wednesday 5 AM–11 PM
Thursday 5 AM–11 PM
Friday 5 AM–11 PM
Saturday 5 AM–11 PM
Sunday 5 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 Evelyn Hallman Park

1900 N College Ave, Tempe, AZ 85288

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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.