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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
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
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.
Large, public open space with pavilions, playing fields, a gazebo, an amphitheater & a restaurant.
What runners say about Murray Park
“So many places for kids to play and familys to sit and eat the bathrooms are so clean!”
“Today I’m focusing on the beautiful rose garden at Murray Park.”
“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!”
“Murray Park truly offers a serene and refreshing escape for everyone.”
“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 .
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.
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!
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.
Trail conditions & character
“Today I’m focusing on the beautiful rose garden at Murray Park.”
“It’s great for families, dog walks, or even just going solo to read or clear your head.”
“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!”
“So many places for kids to play and familys to sit and eat the bathrooms are so clean!”
“Murray Park truly offers a serene and refreshing escape for everyone.”
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 |
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