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Poulakidas Park
4.2 ★★★★☆ 188 Google reviews · Running trail in Sparks, Nevada · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Poulakidas 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 a playground and a handball court as well as grassy areas and picnic tables.
What runners say about Poulakidas Park
“Clean and open great place for the dogs and kids to run couple shade trees and playground for small children”
“Large shade trees throughout the park, playground for various ages, a few picnic tables scattered around, and a covered pavilion with picnic tables.”
“Playground is also a fun, unique one as far as my kid has told me :) great neighborhood vibe alongside quiet areas to be among some trees”
Nice little Park next door to a school. Good for dogs and children. Enough room to throw the ball for the dog, and a play area for kids. Sidewalk more or less around the perimeter for leash walking.
Great spaces for running around with kids and dogs of all ages! Playground is also a fun, unique one as far as my kid has told me :) great neighborhood vibe alongside quiet areas to be among some trees
Clean and open great place for the dogs and kids to run couple shade trees and playground for small children
Nice green areas, learning trail for small children, a playground and picnic area. Nice little park!
Trail conditions & character
“Clean and open great place for the dogs and kids to run couple shade trees and playground for small children”
“Large shade trees throughout the park, playground for various ages, a few picnic tables scattered around, and a covered pavilion with picnic tables.”
“Playground is also a fun, unique one as far as my kid has told me :) great neighborhood vibe alongside quiet areas to be among some trees”
“Parking can get crowded around times that school is starting and letting out.”
Plan your run at Poulakidas 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
- 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 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–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–9 pm |
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