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Las Acequias Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 309 Google reviews · Running trail in Santa Fe, New Mexico · Open 24 hours

Runner's snapshot

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

Confirmed from Las Acequias 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.

Open 24hDog-friendly

A basketball court and 2 playgrounds are among the features at this grass-filled park.

What runners say about Las Acequias Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (309 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 8 mentions

“So wholesome and clean that it could be the star of a movie about cute neighborhood parks.”

🐕 dog-walking favorite 4 mentions

“I'll often take my dogs for a walk on the paved walking trail, we have hosted birthday parties for my kids at the large covered Pavilion, or someone we just fly a kite.”

This is such a great little park! The walking path is designed to give you more distance in a single loop than you would expect, given the park's size. There is also a full basketball court, a kid's jungle gym/play area, and a picnic area. The whole thing is clean and well-maintained. Good vibes!

★★★★★ — Hilary , May 2021

Very nice place to hang out. Not too crowded, porta potties are always clean, basketball courts are well. Kept gazebo has outlets for charging devices or bringing some type of karaoke machine or just a speaker to listen to music or even for a movie if you decided you wanted to put up a drop cloth and watch a movie…

★★★★☆ — Jon , Dec 2024

This hidden little park is adorable! Artwork, two different playgrounds, lots of green space, multiple picnic bench areas and, most important, small children, families flying kites and dog walkers. So wholesome and clean that it could be the star of a movie about cute neighborhood parks.

★★★★★ — Rose , Oct 2021

It would be nice if there was another set of swings at the park, or a teeter toter, but the amount of grassy space that is here and the presence of two play structures for different ages is fabulous.

★★★★★ — Adrianna , Apr 2019

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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 8 mentions

“I'll often take my dogs for a walk on the paved walking trail, we have hosted birthday parties for my kids at the large covered Pavilion, or someone we just fly a kite.”

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Plan your run at Las Acequias 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.
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websitesantafenm.gov

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 Las Acequias Park

1100 Calle Atajo, Santa Fe, NM 87507

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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.