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Palo Verde Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 169 Google reviews · Running trail in Peoria, Arizona · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Palo Verde 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.
Park with an archaeological ruin & interpretive signs, plus shaded playgrounds & a basketball court.
What runners say about Palo Verde Park
“Simple, clean neighborhood park.”
“Beautiful mountain and desert views, bathrooms, basketball courts, ramadas with tsbles & bbqs, large grass areas, and 2 different playgrounds.”
Nice little park....looks like fun for the kiddos. Nice little historic marker and trail at the back of the park. The pergola had what appeared to be vines to perhaps grow over it....the water didn't appear to be working as the vines were dead. That would be a really neat site if the vines were alive.
Tucked away in the Terramar neighborhood of North Peoria, this park has a lot going for it. A basketball court, playground for the kids and a nearly half mile hiking trail offer families a broad range of activities. The hiking trail is flat and is easily traversed for biking or hiking.
This is such a unique place. The ruins and historical info are excellent reminders of what life must of been like before AZ was a state. Highly recommended for those that still hike and can’t do stairs.
Its a great little walk! Saw a bunch of rabbits, cool birds (including a roadrunner!) And these little squirrels hiding in burrows. There are a few signs explaining the history of the site.
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful mountain and desert views, bathrooms, basketball courts, ramadas with tsbles & bbqs, large grass areas, and 2 different playgrounds.”
“Beautiful mountain and desert views, bathrooms, basketball courts, ramadas with tsbles & bbqs, large grass areas, and 2 different playgrounds.”
“Nice park with a small green area, but sometimes there is dog poop and it is not cleaned up”
“Lighted basketball court and covered playground equipment and covered ramadas w picnic tables but the park is small.”
Plan your run at Palo Verde 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.
- 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 trailheadrestrooms, water — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitepeoriaaz.gov
- Phone+1 623-773-7137
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–10:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–10:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–10:30 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–10:30 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–10:30 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–10:30 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–10:30 pm |
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