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Merlin Olsen Central Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,050 Google reviews · Running trail in Logan, Utah · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Merlin Olsen Central 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.
Green space with sport courts, picnic spots & a playground, plus ice skating in the winter.
What runners say about Merlin Olsen Central Park
“This park was clean, had lots scenery that other parks don't have plus the people there were all having a good time with family.”
“Beautiful and spacious with a spectacular little river running through it”
“Plenty of shade plenty of space and the children enjoy paddling in the river which is shallow and does not flow too fast so it is safe”
I was actually across the street at Pioneer Parkway. You can have your dogs off leash to run in this area. The plot of land is centered by an electrical sub station. The entire North side of the area is a little stream. In the North East corner is a tunnel to access Merlin Olsen park where dogs must be leashed.
Nice grassy area for dogs to run around off leash, no fence around it though so keep an eye on your dog when near street. The canal is nice for your dog to cool off in. Lots of shade from trees and room to throw a ball.
Great park. This is one of our favorite places to go in Logan. We love all of the shade and the steam that flows through the middle of the park.
I love this little central park! The stream is a nice place to cool off in the summer time, and it's well-maintained so the water doesn't get gross and murky. I like coming here to read and meditate. It's so relaxing. Basketball courts. Plenty of open grassy space for sports. Huge, gorgeous trees.
Trail conditions & character
“Nice grassy area for dogs to run around off leash, no fence around it though so keep an eye on your dog when near street.”
“Plenty of shade plenty of space and the children enjoy paddling in the river which is shallow and does not flow too fast so it is safe”
“Beautiful and spacious with a spectacular little river running through it”
Plan your run at Merlin Olsen Central 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.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websiteloganutah.org
- Phone(435) 754-4686
- Social Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 5 AM–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 5 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 5 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 5 AM–10 PM |
| Friday | 5 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 5 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 5 AM–10 PM |
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