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Nielsen's Grove Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,932 Google reviews · Running trail in Orem, Utah · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Nielsen's Grove 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.
This scenic park full of plants & flowers has a reflecting pool, pond, greenhouse & picnic areas.
What runners say about Nielsen's Grove Park
“Definitely worth the 45 minute drive to get here 😉 (Props to this place for keeping it clean enough for me to go around barefoot with no issues 👍)”
“It's an absolutely beautiful spot with more than just a patch of grass (although it has that too!”
“Unlike other crowded city parks where you’re fighting for shade or a decent picnic spot, this gem offers plenty of room to spread out and truly relax.”
Love this park! #1 park to go feed ducks and it has countless other things to do as well! So many places to eat, play, relax, and enjoy the nice weather! They have a playground with slides and swingsets, tons of grass areas, places to have picnics, parties, and barbeques.
Excellent place for hammocking or picnicking. The park is large with multiple points to enjoy. Be sure to start at the south end to learn some history about the park. Continue west to enjoy the large swing and follow the path to see some beautiful gardens. Even a duck pond is a playground for the kids.
Not only is it the oldest park in Utah, it's also incredibly well thought out. From a flower garden with adoptable spots, to tree shade, a fountain, pavilions, and a trail. It's an absolutely beautiful spot with more than just a patch of grass (although it has that too!)
Beautiful park. Playground for kids, trails to walk around pond & fountain, flowers, a field. Lots of picnic tables & benches to sit, relax & enjoy the beauty.
Trail conditions & character
“It's an absolutely beautiful spot with more than just a patch of grass (although it has that too!”
“Very pet friendly and has a ton of space to let your pup run around and lots of trails for walks and scooters/bikes.”
“There is a parking lot near the playground and flower garden which is accessible off Sandhill Drive to the west.”
“Unlike other crowded city parks where you’re fighting for shade or a decent picnic spot, this gem offers plenty of room to spread out and truly relax.”
“Most paths are paved, including the one that goes all around the perimeter of the park, while others are gravel.”
“There's a nice parking area that's close to the playground, bathrooms(with drinking fountain), and garden area.”
“There's a nice parking area that's close to the playground, bathrooms(with drinking fountain), and garden area.”
Plan your run at Nielsen's Grove 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.
- 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.
- Websiteorem.org
- Phone(801) 229-7154
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–10 PM |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | 6 AM–10 PM |
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