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Red Mountain District Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 587 Google reviews · Running trail in Mesa, Arizona · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Red Mountain District 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.
City park offering lighted baseball & soccer fields, plus picnic areas, over 1,146 desert acres.
What runners say about Red Mountain District Park
“The park is well-maintained with plenty of soccer fields, which makes it ideal for large tournaments or casual games.”
This is a fabulous park and very well maintained. We love the desert area on the east side that has two 18 hole disc golf courses. Many people ride horses and walk dogs through there. There are lovely shelters, a good sized pond with fishing, volleyball and basketball courts and lots of grassy areas.
It’s a small park, but really pleasant. We took our little dogs for a walk around the pond and enjoyed the birds and greenery. If you’re nearby, it’s definitely worth checking out!
Such a cute place to get a leisure walk in. You can see families enjoying themselves. Plenty of wildlife to enjoy and just overall it gives you a warm fuzzy feeling.
Nice relaxing park to walk. But not a good place for fishing. the fish is overfed here and does not respond to bait.
Trail conditions & character
“We took our little dogs for a walk around the pond and enjoyed the birds and greenery.”
“This is a well maintained park with open, awesome views.”
Plan your run at Red Mountain District 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 trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitemesaaz.gov
- Phone(480) 644-2352
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM–6 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–6 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–6 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–6 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 7 AM–6 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM–6 PM |
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