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Flat Iron Mesa Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 525 Google reviews · Running trail in Sandy, Utah · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

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

Confirmed from Flat Iron Mesa 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.

PavedScenicFlat & fastHillyRestroomsTrailhead parking

Large urban space featuring a paved path, picnic tables and soccer fields, plus playgrounds and tennis courts.

What runners say about Flat Iron Mesa Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (525 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 3 mentions

“Fun playground, functional and moderately clean restrooms, tons of people walking their dogs and plenty of room to picnic!”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 7 mentions

“There is a great view of both mountain ranges and the sunset in the evening.”

It's a great park for sleigh riding in the winter or ice blocking in the summer. It's also got very clean bathrooms 2 of them a men's and women's up top and the same thing down at the bottom playground. Modern playground equipment for the kids, nice tennis courts and ballfields.

★★★★★ — Ryan , Jun 2021

I love it, pretty in summer and fun for everyone in winter with sledding on snow. Two playgrounds and a big soccer field perfect for walking and running... Honestly it doesn't matter how old you are, there is always something to enjoy!

★★★★★ — Mitra , Jan 2022

Awesome park .. has everything one expects in a public park - biking trail , slides and play area for kids with Zipline , tennis courts , pavilion ...Also in winter this has one of the best sledding places in the valley.

★★★★★ — Sreenath , Jun 2023

I love this park. Pickleball is the absolute best here! Such a beautiful area. Fun playground, functional and moderately clean restrooms, tons of people walking their dogs and plenty of room to picnic!

★★★★★ — Adrian , Apr 2025

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 525 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.

🏞️ Scenic views 10 mentions

“It's got a good view from the top of the hill, open spaces to throw a Frisbee or just hang out, a walking track, some little baseball fields, soccer fields, and tennis courts.”

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🛣️ Paved surface 5 mentions

“There is an asphalt path that goes around the entire park, with an option to stay on the upper level only.”

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⛰️ Hills / elevation 5 mentions

“It's got a good view from the top of the hill, open spaces to throw a Frisbee or just hang out, a walking track, some little baseball fields, soccer fields, and tennis courts.”

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🚻 Restrooms 4 mentions

“The restrooms, though I've never used them so cannot comment on cleanliness, are right up there between the tennis courts and picnic area.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 4 mentions

“Nice park offering something for everyone fun sledding spot in the valley, lots of parking as well.”

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Flat & fast 3 mentions

“Playgrounds and pavilions on each level as well.”

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Plan your run at Flat Iron Mesa 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 — reported by runners
  • Websitesandy.utah.gov
  • Phone+1 801-568-2900
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 7 am–10 pm
Tuesday 7 am–10 pm
Wednesday 7 am–10 pm
Thursday 7 am–10 pm
Friday 7 am–10 pm
Saturday 7 am–10 pm
Sunday 7 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 Flat Iron Mesa Park

1700 E 8600 S, Sandy, UT 84093

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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.