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Hillsdale Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 215 Google reviews · Running trail in Meridian, Idaho · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

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

Confirmed from Hillsdale 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.

PavedRestrooms

What runners say about Hillsdale Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (215 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 9 mentions

“Bathrooms are always clean and there are covered shelter areas.”

Great park for kids and dogs! Nice walking path and fields for soccer. Bathrooms are always clean and there are covered shelter areas.

★★★★★ — April , Sep 2025

Overall a great park. We had lots of fun the kids really enjoyed the splash pad area and the farm themed playground. A few snobby moms but the kids had a blast either way. I would recommend bringing children here. Bathrooms available also small outdoor grills walking trails and outdoor fitness stations.

★★★★★ — Felicia , Aug 2018

Great park! My kids love the paved "track" they can ride their bikes or skate/ scooter around. Also good for walking around for exercise. It has a small splash pad and a playground. There are 2 large covered picnic areas. The bathrooms are clean.

★★★★★ — Jennifer , Jul 2025

The park has a vast area for multiple activities to be played, even at the same time. I play flag football on this field and it has been a great time. However, I would not recommend using this field after or during a rain storm.

★★★★★ — Cameron , Apr 2019

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 215 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.

🚻 Restrooms 9 mentions

“Bathrooms available also small outdoor grills walking trails and outdoor fitness stations.”

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🛣️ Paved surface 2 mentions

“My kids love the paved "track" they can ride their bikes or skate/ scooter around.”

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Plan your run at Hillsdale 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 trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
  • Websitemeridiancity.org
  • Phone(208) 888-3579

Hours

Monday 8 AM–6 PM
Tuesday 8 AM–6 PM
Wednesday 8 AM–6 PM
Thursday 8 AM–6 PM
Friday 8 AM–6 PM
Saturday 8 AM–6 PM
Sunday 8 AM–6 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 Hillsdale Park

3801 E Hl Pk St, Meridian, ID 83642

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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.