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Grand Canal Linear Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 969 Google reviews · Running trail in Glendale, Arizona · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Grand Canal Linear 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.
A disc-golf course, playground, canalside trail & picnic area are the draw at this community park.
What runners say about Grand Canal Linear Park
“Really enjoy this well-kept and mostly flat path perfect for a good run, and easy to access near the football stadium in Glendale.”
“Really enjoy this well-kept and mostly flat path perfect for a good run, and easy to access near the football stadium in Glendale.”
“Just a heads up, there's hardly any shade so it's best to run early, later in the day, or when it's cloudy.”
“It was nice and Serene here there are fish in the man-made lake and you can fish there.”
I enjoyed the park along with my kids together, we have fun playing on the play area. There is also a nice good long paved trail to walk, ride, run on for couple miles. Next to the trail is a canal. As you push and move forward more you find another park at it adds and it extends more on too.
Very nice parkway for walking or bike riding. There is also an option to walk/ride the asphalt next to the canal so no up and down. Lots of grass and trees and goes for miles.
We lived nearby for years and always used the canal for our long runs. You can connect it to a longer route heading toward Peoria and North Glendale, and it's usually in good shape. Just a heads up, there's hardly any shade so it's best to run early, later in the day, or when it's cloudy.
I love the long bike trail, it goes forever. The canal is very cool. Spotted a coyote drinking from the stream. Clean restrooms, huge parking area. Massive playground, all type of monkey bars.
Trail conditions & character
“It was nice and Serene here there are fish in the man-made lake and you can fish there.”
“Just a heads up, there's hardly any shade so it's best to run early, later in the day, or when it's cloudy.”
“Would be Great for bday parties but definitely need bathrooms!”
“There is also an option to walk/ride the asphalt next to the canal so no up and down.”
“Really enjoy this well-kept and mostly flat path perfect for a good run, and easy to access near the football stadium in Glendale.”
Plan your run at Grand Canal Linear 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.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- Websiteglendaleaz.com
- Phone+1 623-930-2820
Hours
| Monday | 8 am–4:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 8 am–4:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am–4:30 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am–4:30 pm |
| Friday | 8 am–4:30 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am–4:30 pm |
| Sunday | 8 am–4:30 pm |
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