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McEuen Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 3,146 Google reviews · Running trail in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Paved
Distance
Not reported
Shape
Not reported
Shade
Not reported
Access
Posted hours

Confirmed from McEuen 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.

PavedScenicDog-friendlyStroller / ADAHillyRestroomsTrailhead parking

Lakeside park with recreation trails, a large playground with a splash pad & an off-leash dog area.

What runners say about McEuen Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (3,146 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 12 mentions

“Clean and functional park, very impressive about playground, a lot of slide, swings, climbing activity facilities here, also tennis court, basketball court.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 17 mentions

“McEuen Park has one of the best playgrounds I’ve seen, tons of open green space, a splash pad, basketball courts, and beautiful views of the lake.”

I was blessed and fortunate to visit beautiful McEuen Park nestled in the absolutely Gorgeous town of Coeur D’ Alene, Idaho. I Love the Fresh Mountain Air, the Pine Trees and Evergreen Trees, the Beautiful Mountains, the Many Hiking Trails and the Wilderness Atmosphere.

★★★★★ — Shane , Feb 2025

Nice, big playground that my daughter never wanted to leave, big spacious open areas. Large area for your dogs to play, and a nice little hike around Tubbs Hill. There’s a nice armed services memorial, and the lake is beautiful.

★★★★★ — Viking_4Rok , Jan 2022

A great park in the downtown area, right on the lake. It is beautiful and well maintained. So green and clean. The water feature is outstanding. The views are nice. The pine trees on Tubbs Hill make it perfect.

★★★★★ — Drew , Oct 2022

This is an awesome park! There is so much to do! The play ground is huge! However, old kids will probably get bored quickly. It's not a challenging play ground and looked like was handicap accessible but I'm not 100% sure. The splash pad wasn't running while we were there but it looks like it would be a lot of fun.

★★★★★ — Lei , May 2026

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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 25 mentions

“McEuen Park has one of the best playgrounds I’ve seen, tons of open green space, a splash pad, basketball courts, and beautiful views of the lake.”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 14 mentions

“What an amazing park, hiking trails, beaches, boat launches, playgrounds and dog parks.”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 9 mentions

“There’s a paid parking lot right next to the park, but locals know the trick - you can often park for free across the street.”

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⛰️ Hills / elevation 8 mentions

“The location is hard to beat with easy access to downtown, the Centennial Trail, and Tubbs Hill right next door.”

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🛣️ Paved surface 2 mentions

“Paved pathways throughout the park.”

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🚻 Restrooms 2 mentions

“The park have accessible clean bathrooms.”

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Stroller / ADA accessible 2 mentions

“It's not a challenging play ground and looked like was handicap accessible but I'm not 100% sure.”

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Plan your run at McEuen Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
  • SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
  • 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
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
  • Websitecdaid.org
  • Phone(208) 769-2252

Hours

Monday 5 AM–11 PM
Tuesday 5 AM–11 PM
Wednesday 5 AM–11 PM
Thursday 5 AM–11 PM
Friday 5 AM–11 PM
Saturday 5 AM–11 PM
Sunday 5 AM–11 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 McEuen Park

420 E Front Ave, Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814

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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.