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Fain Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,291 Google reviews · Running trail in Prescott Valley, Arizona · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

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Confirmed from Fain 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.

Lit at nightScenicDog-friendlyRestroomsQuiet

Community park with a lake for fishing, hiking trails, picnic areas & a refurbished stamp mill.

What runners say about Fain Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (1,291 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 3 mentions

“Very nice clean park where there are walking trails, fishing, picnic and of course gold panning, old gold equipment and the Dogg likes it here too 😜”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 8 mentions

“Went to Fain Park to take our family photos and the place was beautiful.”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 4 mentions

“Beautiful, peaceful, and utterly transcendent.”

I really enjoyed this hidden gem on the creek in PV. There didn't seem to be too much interesting scenery on that side of town, but 5 mins from the Hampton Inn, you can descend into a valley of sorts and find this small, secluded lake with numerous trails, fishing areas, and plenty of places to set up a picnic.

★★★★★ — Mike , May 2024

This park is amazing! I was so surprised at all the little points of interest & we didn't even explore much past the bridge. I imagine the trails are beautiful! I definitely wanna come back here again & spend a lot more time exploring. You are so lucky if you live here & have regular access to this gorgeous park!

★★★★★ — K , Sep 2021

Very nice clean park where there are walking trails, fishing, picnic and of course gold panning, old gold equipment and the Dogg likes it here too 😜

★★★★★ — Lucky , Feb 2026

Beautiful, peaceful, and utterly transcendent. This park built around a dam that produces a picturesque lake nestled against jutting rock cliffs. In the middle is a waterfall that cascades down the cliffs into the deep blue water below. Fishing, trails, bridges and industrial artifacts punctuate the coastline.

★★★★★ — Marc , May 2021

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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 12 mentions

“Went to Fain Park to take our family photos and the place was beautiful.”

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💡 Lit for night running 5 mentions

“They also host the Valley of Lights in the winter from 6-9pm and the little ones enjoyed it!”

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🚻 Restrooms 4 mentions

“Ramadas for parties and bathrooms available, too.”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 4 mentions

“Talked to a few friendly people just enjoying the day with their dogs.”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 3 mentions

“Beautiful, peaceful, and utterly transcendent.”

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Plan your run at Fain 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.
  • LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
  • At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websiteprescottvalley-az.gov
  • Phone(928) 759-3090

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 Fain Park

2200 N 5th St, Prescott Valley, AZ 86314

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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.