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Lakeside Park - Val Vista Lakes
4.3 ★★★★☆ 54 Google reviews · Running trail in Gilbert, Arizona · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Lakeside Park - Val Vista Lakes' 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.
What runners say about Lakeside Park - Val Vista Lakes
“Beautiful scenery and easy pathways for people that enjoy morning or evening walks”
Beautiful trail for a morning or evening walk. They have a timed sprinkler system and Chiko loves running through them. The park and walking path is nicely kept. There’s no enforcement for people with unleashed dogs, which is the only disappointing factor. Overall, great place!
Beautiful scenery and easy pathways for people that enjoy morning or evening walks
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful scenery and easy pathways for people that enjoy morning or evening walks”
Plan your run at Lakeside Park - Val Vista Lakes
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- 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.
- Websitevalvistalakes.org
- Phone+1 480-926-9693
- Social Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–10 pm |
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