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Prairie Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 100 Google reviews · Running trail in Sterling, Colorado · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Prairie 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.
Relaxed city park with a playground, picnic tables, basketball hoops and tennis courts.
What runners say about Prairie Park
Nice park Nice area with picnic tables and a bathroom The kiddos enjoy the toys and grass to run around on
Great location for families and children. Lots of green grass, a nice playground for all ages. The pavilion with picnic tables are nice. I appreciate that the school district provides lunches in the summers for kids here. The pool is walking distance from the park.
Trail conditions & character
“Enjoyable playground, clean bathrooms, 2 wonderful picnic areas (north side and south side) both with outlets for your crockpots or charging needs.”
“Sometimes we even take our dog with us, it's very pet friendly:)”
Plan your run at Prairie 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.
- At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitesterlingcolo.com
- Phone(970) 522-9700
Hours
| Monday | 4:30 AM–11 PM |
| Tuesday | 4:30 AM–11 PM |
| Wednesday | 4:30 AM–11 PM |
| Thursday | 4:30 AM–11 PM |
| Friday | 4:30 AM–11 PM |
| Saturday | 4:30 AM–11 PM |
| Sunday | 4:30 AM–11 PM |
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