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Jack B Tomlinson Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 436 Google reviews · Running trail in Arvada, 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 Jack B Tomlinson 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.
Park featuring a playground and a lake, plus walking paths, ponds for fishing.
What runners say about Jack B Tomlinson Park
“Very nice trail even saw a snake along that stream 😀 The bike trail was nice it was clean.”
“Beautiful place and lots of things to do from walk around the huge park or play at the playground.”
“However it is very peaceful experience to walk amongst the geese, because they are so tame.”
Pretty nice and quiet place.. Has a trail around the lake with a few exercise machines and playground.. Parking can be a bit limited.. Plenty of people walking around trail or riding bike.. I came here for the first time to try a bit of fishing.. Has a lot of fishing spots to choose from..
Good little park with a walking path around the lake. I have seen plenty of people fishing here (though I don't think i have seen anyone catching anything). The parking lot seems like the right size, as I have always been able to find a parking spot. Really nice landscaping near the parking lot!
A very beautiful park. There was a nice little playground for the children. Beautiful huge trees and tons of grassy space for dog. Yet the greatest part was this little activity area they had for adults. It was a walking path with stop spots that had exercise equipment built into the poles.
I really loved it. The ducks were very friendly and not shy around people at all. We put a remote control boat it the water for a test run and it did pretty good, probably because the weather was so perfect. We had with us a 9 yr. old and he never ran out of things to do, so it's a great park for everyone of all ages.
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful place and lots of things to do from walk around the huge park or play at the playground.”
“There's a playground for kids and a big lake but the parking spot is too limited not even have a handicap parking spot.”
“Lots of parking tennis porapots and soon bathrooms.”
“However it is very peaceful experience to walk amongst the geese, because they are so tame.”
Plan your run at Jack B Tomlinson Park
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.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- Websitearvada.org
- Phone+1 720-898-7400
- Social Instagram · Facebook
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 |
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