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Hyland Ponds Open Space

4.5 ★★★★★ 98 Google reviews · Running trail in Westminster, Colorado · Open 24 hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Open 24 hours

Confirmed from Hyland Ponds Open Space'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.

Open 24hScenicDog-friendly

Kid-friendly park with trails, ponds and a playground, plus a dock for fishing.

What runners say about Hyland Ponds Open Space

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (98 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 3 mentions

“Clean trail and neat area close to a busy street.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 4 mentions

“Very beautiful scenery and quite an active area for what it is.”

Short trail that connects to two neighborhoods. With three ponds. A playground. In the heart of Westminster. The best times to see its splendor is in spring, early summer. In the middle of fall. And the snow in winter.

★★★★★ — Love , Feb 2021

Nice place to walk. Glad they left some open space in this very over populated area. Some really big old trees.

★★★★☆ — Mona , Dec 2018

Great open space with 2 ponds and miles of trails. Benches and a dock for taking in the surroundings.

★★★★★ — Rick , Feb 2018

I think the ponds are beautiful. very great open space and trails. I took a walk over and there were several places to sit, when I need a break

★★★★★ — Grand , Nov 2019

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 98 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.

🐕 Dog-friendly 6 mentions

“Current site of sprawling prairie dog town.”

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🏞️ Scenic views 5 mentions

“Very beautiful scenery and quite an active area for what it is.”

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Plan your run at Hyland Ponds Open Space

The practical stuff

  • AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
  • 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.
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websitecityofwestminster.us
  • Phone(303) 658-2285

Hours

Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

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 Hyland Ponds Open Space

5200-5210 W 100th Ave, Westminster, CO 80020

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Running trails near Westminster

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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.