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Murray Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 6,874 Google reviews · Running trail in Murray, Utah · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
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Shape
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Shade
Tree cover
Access
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Confirmed from Murray 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.

ShadedScenicDog-friendlyRestroomsQuiet

Large, public open space with pavilions, playing fields, a gazebo, an amphitheater & a restaurant.

What runners say about Murray Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (6,874 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 9 mentions

“So many places for kids to play and familys to sit and eat the bathrooms are so clean!”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 6 mentions

“Today I’m focusing on the beautiful rose garden at Murray Park.”

🌳 shaded & cool 4 mentions

“There is now a toddler park where the old swings used to be, and my toddler loved running around and playing in the shade and gated area!”

🌾 quiet & peaceful 4 mentions

“Murray Park truly offers a serene and refreshing escape for everyone.”

🐕 dog-walking favorite 4 mentions

“It’s great for families, dog walks, or even just going solo to read or clear your head.”

This park is very family friendly with a free outdoor area to explore that has a running creek with a bridge, playground, memorial for Vietnam vets, a Cannon, and a large wooden Indian head at the front entrance .

★★★★★ — Carol , Jun 2022

A Perfect Family Destination This is one of the best parks for families that we have explored. We love the abundant greenery throughout the various sections of this spacious park. Trees, pathways, gazebos, a river—the flora and fauna are extraordinary.

★★★★★ — Maximo , May 2024

Beautiful park! Love to walk here. They have Food Truck Tuesday during warm weather and Farmer's Market starting in late June. There is lots of water to cool the air as you walk and geese, ducks and squirrels to watch! I love this park!

★★★★★ — Linda , Jun 2025

Pretty, clean, large park! Our toddler LOVED the new toddler playground, which was unusually busy for a Wednesday morning in January...probably owing to unseasonably warm weather. Also our dog absolutely went nuts on the walking paths. Being half hound, she can't get enough smells in her snoot.

★★★★★ — Theclumsyjedi , Feb 2024

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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 7 mentions

“Today I’m focusing on the beautiful rose garden at Murray Park.”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 6 mentions

“It’s great for families, dog walks, or even just going solo to read or clear your head.”

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🌳 Shaded / tree cover 4 mentions

“There is now a toddler park where the old swings used to be, and my toddler loved running around and playing in the shade and gated area!”

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🚻 Restrooms 3 mentions

“So many places for kids to play and familys to sit and eat the bathrooms are so clean!”

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🤫 Quiet / uncrowded 3 mentions

“Murray Park truly offers a serene and refreshing escape for everyone.”

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Plan your run at Murray 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 trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
  • DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
  • Websitemurray.utah.gov
  • Phone(801) 264-2614
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 6 AM–11 PM
Tuesday 6 AM–11 PM
Wednesday 6 AM–11 PM
Thursday 6 AM–11 PM
Friday 6 AM–11 PM
Saturday 6 AM–11 PM
Sunday 6 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 Murray Park

296 E Murray Park Ave, Murray, UT 84107

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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.