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Pah Rah Mountain Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 686 Google reviews · Running trail in Sparks, Nevada · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
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Confirmed from Pah Rah Mountain 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-friendlyRestroomsWaterTrailhead parking

Family-friendly park featuring several playgrounds, a basketball court and tennis courts.

What runners say about Pah Rah Mountain Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (686 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 8 mentions

“Most are in great condition with just two I found that are rusted.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 3 mentions

“Beautiful park with multiple playgrounds for different ages”

🌳 shaded & cool 8 mentions

“Lots of trees for shade, benches scattered about to sit down at, a nice-sized gazebo for parties and get-togethers, and plenty of space to do what people do at the park.”

👟 good for all levels 3 mentions

“Lovely place to walk, with plenty of areas for kids of all ages to play.”

🐕 dog-walking favorite 4 mentions

“With 4 separate playgrounds, a path all the way around it, and plenty of wide open grassy areas (along with being dog friendly!”

Pah Rah has always been a nice park, been coming here for years. Lots of trees for shade, benches scattered about to sit down at, a nice-sized gazebo for parties and get-togethers, and plenty of space to do what people do at the park. Park maintenance has always been good at keeping it nice.

★★★★★ — Michele , Aug 2022

This park is huge. The photos don't give the full scale of this park. If I can describe it, there's was about 4-5 play structures, baseball grass area, open grass area, tennis area, basketball area, and a long sideway area for walking. If you want to do outdoor activity that involve alot of space, hit up this park.

★★★★★ — Jason , Jun 2021

This park has it all! Swings, slides, shad over the playground, bathrooms, walking trails, tennis courts! Definitely a crowd pleaser for my 5 kiddos! Specially my little ones!

★★★★★ — Sanisi , May 2024

Theres not much else you could want in a park A lot of parking Shade structures Multiple play structures for varying ages and abilities Their “toddler” play structure is one of our favorites in the area The structures are all relatively new and kept up well Only downside recently is it seems so take a while to see…

★★★★★ — Millie , Jul 2022

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 686 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.

🌳 Shaded / tree cover 8 mentions

“Lots of trees for shade, benches scattered about to sit down at, a nice-sized gazebo for parties and get-togethers, and plenty of space to do what people do at the park.”

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🐕 Dog-friendly 7 mentions

“With 4 separate playgrounds, a path all the way around it, and plenty of wide open grassy areas (along with being dog friendly!”

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🏞️ Scenic views 4 mentions

“Beautiful park with multiple playgrounds for different ages”

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🚻 Restrooms 4 mentions

“Swings, slides, shad over the playground, bathrooms, walking trails, tennis courts!”

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🅿️ Trailhead parking 4 mentions

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🚰 Water fountains 2 mentions

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Plan your run at Pah Rah Mountain 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.
  • Websitecityofsparks.us
  • Phone+1 775-353-2376
  • 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 6 am–10 pm
Saturday 6 am–10 pm
Sunday 6 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 Pah Rah Mountain Park

1750 Shadow Ln, Sparks, NV 89434

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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.