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Memory Grove
4.8 ★★★★★ 3,368 Google reviews · Running trail in Salt Lake City, Utah · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Memory Grove'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.
Serene space with monuments, fountains, creekside paths, an off-leash area & picnic tables.
What runners say about Memory Grove
“⭐️ Memory Grove Park – Peaceful and Beautiful Spot Near the Utah State Capitol 🇺🇸🌳 A very well-kept and peaceful park just below the Utah State Capitol.”
“⭐️ Memory Grove Park – Peaceful and Beautiful Spot Near the Utah State Capitol 🇺🇸🌳 A very well-kept and peaceful park just below the Utah State Capitol.”
“⭐️ Memory Grove Park – Peaceful and Beautiful Spot Near the Utah State Capitol 🇺🇸🌳 A very well-kept and peaceful park just below the Utah State Capitol.”
**Memory Grove Park Review** Memory Grove Park is truly a gem, offering a unique blend of beauty, history, and outdoor adventure. Nestled near the capital, the experience of descending the stairs into the park is nothing short of breathtaking.
new coolest most favorite park. me and my friends were visiting salt lake city and we parked up by the capitol. before we went downtown earlier that day i noticed some side streets that i thought went all the way down to downtown but they just turn onto the main road up to capitol hill.
I visited from Florida to meet my long distance boyfriend for the first time. After ensign peak, this is the second trail he took me on. The park was beautiful, families having picnics, lovely memorials on the trail and so many dogs a long the trail as well.
One of my all time favorites in downtown Salt Lake City. It’s a must do if you’re here and want a quick walk in a very shaded (sometimes busy) place. City creek stream runs through this place. It’s a very easy hike with off shoot dirt hiking path ways through out.
Trail conditions & character
“Parking is also available at the West (next to the State Capitol) and East tops of the canyon Dogs are allowed and frequent.”
“⭐️ Memory Grove Park – Peaceful and Beautiful Spot Near the Utah State Capitol 🇺🇸🌳 A very well-kept and peaceful park just below the Utah State Capitol.”
“⭐️ Memory Grove Park – Peaceful and Beautiful Spot Near the Utah State Capitol 🇺🇸🌳 A very well-kept and peaceful park just below the Utah State Capitol.”
“This is a very peaceful memorial and it's by a nice trailhead where you can walk dogs offense.”
“before we went downtown earlier that day i noticed some side streets that i thought went all the way down to downtown but they just turn onto the main road up to capitol hill.”
Plan your run at Memory Grove
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.
- Websiteslc.gov
- Phone(801) 972-7800
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–10 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 8 AM–10 PM |
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