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Monarch Meadows Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 218 Google reviews · Running trail in Riverton, Utah · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

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

Confirmed from Monarch Meadows 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.

PavedLit at nightScenicDog-friendlyRestroomsWaterTrailhead parking

City park with a playground, soccer fields, pavilion, trails, and a restroom.

What runners say about Monarch Meadows Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (218 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 3 mentions

“It’s extremely nostalgic, always well-kept and they always cut the grass on time.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 3 mentions

“It's quiet and a nice place to sit outside on a beautiful day”

Such a great park. Perfect for winter and summer activities. Spacious and family friendly, with a fun playground, big field, and a trail for walking and biking.

★★★★★ — Ray , Jan 2024

Good park for kids old than toddlers with soccer fields. Nice walking trails as well.

★★★★☆ — Papabear , May 2024

Our soccer team plays games here. I wish there were more trees for shade, but the grounds are well taken care of here. Green grass throughout even in the middle of the summer heat. Fun playground and a nice Pavillion with plenty of picnic tables and a bathroom.

★★★★★ — Coryjill , Aug 2024

We came for Christmas vacation from Alabama and we’re staying in subdivision close by. Our kids have seen snow only ones before, so we were really looking for sone kind of sledding hill, snow open play area. We were lucky we saw this place driving by, 2 days before our vacation was over.

★★★★★ — Alla , Jan 2022

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 218 reviews →

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.

🚻 Restrooms 13 mentions

“There's a pavilion with a bunch of picnic tables, bathrooms, and a playground close by.”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 6 mentions

“We always see people walking their dogs here.”

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🏞️ Scenic views 4 mentions

“It's quiet and a nice place to sit outside on a beautiful day”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 3 mentions

“Park, trails, big soccer field, lots of parking, safe neighborhood, gazebo with several picnic tables that's covered.”

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🛣️ Paved surface 2 mentions

“There's a large paved walking path.”

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💡 Lit for night running 2 mentions

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🚰 Water fountains

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Plan your run at Monarch Meadows 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.
  • LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
  • At the trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websiterivertonutah.gov
  • Phone+1 801-208-3101
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 7 am–10 pm
Tuesday 7 am–10 pm
Wednesday 7 am–10 pm
Thursday 7 am–10 pm
Friday 7 am–10 pm
Saturday 7 am–10 pm
Sunday 7 am–10 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 Monarch Meadows Park

13675 Monarch Meadows Pkwy, Riverton, UT 84096

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Natural surfaceShadedScenic

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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.