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Fairmont Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 1,916 Google reviews · Running trail in Salt Lake City, Utah · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

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

Confirmed from Fairmont 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.

MixedScenicDog-friendlyWaterTrailhead parking

Natural space with sports fields, a pool, skate park & playground, plus picnic facilities.

What runners say about Fairmont Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (1,916 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 large clean park, we had lunch in the shade and the kids played at the playground.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 6 mentions

“It's a beautiful park with lots of trees and lots of space and I think it's just such a special place”

What an improvement!!! The duck pond is so pretty. Lots of trees, shade, and they have installed walking 🚶‍♂️ paths with 🌉 bridges. Definitely make a day of it. Lots to 👀 see

★★★★★ — Christopher , May 2023

Clean park, very family friendly. We enjoyed feeding the ducks while we were there. There is playground for the kids, skateboarding Park, tennis courts, big open field for activities. Large trees and walking trails and benches to rest on.

★★★★★ — Gary , Oct 2022

Fairmont Park is seriously my favorite spot in town! I love coming here because it has everything you could possibly want for a fun and relaxing day outdoors. First off, the dog park is a fantastic place for my pup to run around and play with other dogs.

★★★★★ — Richard , Mar 2025

Love this park, much bigger than you’d expect, and has something for everyone. Great dog park with two areas one with trees and grass and one with gravel and training fixtures. Skate park where I see young and old, new and many super skilled. Open grass fields & pickle ball courts!!!

★★★★☆ — Irelinde , Nov 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.

🐕 Dog-friendly 17 mentions

“We walk the dogs through this park almost every day and it's always filled with so many people doing all kinds of activities.”

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🏞️ Scenic views 7 mentions

“It's a beautiful park with lots of trees and lots of space and I think it's just such a special place”

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🌲 Natural surface / singletrack 3 mentions

“There are currently some tree roots dug up by dogs and could use some new grass laid so it doesn’t get muddy soon.”

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🪨 Crushed gravel / limestone 2 mentions

“Great dog park with two areas one with trees and grass and one with gravel and training fixtures.”

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🚰 Water fountains 2 mentions

“Only bummer is it’s hit or miss whether the bathrooms are open or water fountains work.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking

“Playgrounds and good amount of parking.”

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Plan your run at Fairmont 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.
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
  • At the trailheadparking, water — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websiteslcparks.com
  • Phone+1 801-972-7860
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

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 Fairmont Park

1040 E Sugarmont Dr,, Salt Lake City, UT 84106

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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.