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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.

Scenic

What runners say about Lakeside Park - Val Vista Lakes

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (54 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 4 mentions

“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!

★★★★☆ — Arely , Jun 2023

Beautiful scenery and easy pathways for people that enjoy morning or evening walks

★★★★★ — Elisa , Feb 2022

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 54 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.

🏞️ Scenic views 4 mentions

“Beautiful scenery and easy pathways for people that enjoy morning or evening walks”

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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

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 Lakeside Park - Val Vista Lakes

N Norfolk Way, Gilbert, AZ 85234

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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.