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Red Mountain Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 3,147 Google reviews · Running trail in Mesa, Arizona · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
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- Shape
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- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
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Confirmed from Red 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.
Green space housing facilities for sports from baseball to volleyball, plus picnicking sites.
What runners say about Red Mountain Park
“Bathrooms were clean and friendly people.”
“Beautiful lake, abundant wildlife, multiple pavilions and a really cool playground for the kids.”
“Red Mountain Park is our go-to place lots of open space for the kids to run around, playgrounds, shaded picnic spots, and community events throughout the year.”
Super fun park. There are 2 play parks for kids, one for older kids and one for younger. There are volleyball courts, pickleball/tennis courts, and basketball courts. Nice sidewalks for walking, big grassy hills, a pond with ducks!
Mesa Park and Recreation did an awesome job with this park. And the surrounding areas. From the sports complex and the numerous bathrooms on site. Large enough for a sport venue to even a picnic with the kids. There is plenty of space to run around at. Disc golf. Fishing. Running. Walking paths. Soccer Fields.
This is a really nice park in north Mesa that is much larger than I thought. I have lived in this area for 4 years and have only driven by a few times. There are a lot of very nice areas to walk through the desert and around the small lake. I will definitely be going back to spend more time when it is cooler.
Great park, good vibes & well lite up at night time. Bathrooms were clean and friendly people. There is a pond where you can go fishing and plenty of play equipment for kids. Parking is provided and there are park rangers who ride around to make sure everything stays running smooth.
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful lake, abundant wildlife, multiple pavilions and a really cool playground for the kids.”
“Shelters with picnic tables, covered playground, water fountain,restrooms, fishing areas and wildlife.”
“Red Mountain Park is our go-to place lots of open space for the kids to run around, playgrounds, shaded picnic spots, and community events throughout the year.”
“Great park, good vibes & well lite up at night time.”
“Shelters with picnic tables, covered playground, water fountain,restrooms, fishing areas and wildlife.”
“Basketball courts, tennis court, bathrooms with wheelchair accessible stall.”
Plan your run at Red Mountain Park
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- 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 trailheadrestrooms, water — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Phone(480) 644-7529
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