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Mallard Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,305 Google reviews · Running trail in Caldwell, Idaho · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

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Confirmed from Mallard 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.

ScenicDog-friendlyFlat & fastHillyRestroomsWaterTrailhead parking

Disc golf course, kids' playground, lake views and hills.

What runners say about Mallard Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (1,305 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 7 mentions

“They have a play area with swings and sides for the children, disc golf, and they even have several places with doggie bags to clean up after your furry friends.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 9 mentions

“This is great open park in Caldwell by lake Lowell with great views to bring your family for a picnic, play frisbee golf and play basketball.”

This is great open park in Caldwell by lake Lowell with great views to bring your family for a picnic, play frisbee golf and play basketball. Covered picnic areas for your group to gather together and eat nice barbecue food. Small Tot lot for the kudos to play on.

★★★★★ — Empowrd , Jun 2024

Super cute park with a walking path. Close to the lake but not on it, so no waterfront views. Playground for the kids and several covered picnic tables for eating. Super.clean and well maintained with good parking. Disc golf course too. Only downside, not much shade, so be sure to bring sunscreen.

★★★★★ — Elizabeth , Dec 2022

Great place for the family to exercise or unwind together. There is a nice playground, access to restrooms, a basketball court, and discus golf. Lots of green grass for kids and pets to run out their energy. Nice picnic benches at the playground, and at least one sheltered pavilion with table.

★★★★★ — Jennifer , Dec 2023

Love the views of the lake and my kids love the park! There are benches attached to tables and walking paths too. For those who enjoy disc golf, there is a fun course.

★★★★★ — Sarah , Mar 2025

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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.

🏞️ Scenic views 19 mentions

“This is great open park in Caldwell by lake Lowell with great views to bring your family for a picnic, play frisbee golf and play basketball.”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 6 mentions

“But the biggest pet peeve I have about going to the park is when people don't keep their dogs on a leash and let them crap all over the place.”

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🚻 Restrooms 5 mentions

“There is a nice playground, access to restrooms, a basketball court, and discus golf.”

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⛰️ Hills / elevation 4 mentions

“This is a 18 golf disk park and it is large rolling minor hills.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 4 mentions

“There is an upper parking lot and a lower parking lot.”

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🚰 Water fountains

“There are also restrooms available and water fountains.”

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Flat & fast 2 mentions

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Plan your run at Mallard Park

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.
  • At the trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websitecityofcaldwell.org
  • Phone(208) 455-3060

Hours

Monday 6 AM–9 PM
Tuesday 6 AM–9 PM
Wednesday 6 AM–9 PM
Thursday 6 AM–9 PM
Friday 6 AM–9 PM
Saturday 6 AM–9 PM
Sunday 6 AM–9 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 Mallard Park

15200 S 10th Ave, Caldwell, ID 83607

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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.