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Riddleview Park
4.2 ★★★★☆ 85 Google reviews · Running trail in Newport, Kentucky · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Riddleview 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.
Quaint green space with a playground and swings, plus a basketball court and baseball field.
What runners say about Riddleview Park
“And apparently people don't clean up their dog poop so it is all over the park.”
“Grew up at this park so happy that they redid it and fix it up just beautiful”
“Its quiet, in a good neighborhood with good, decent people at the park.”
The park itself is okay. But there are bees nests up in the playground so I watched a little child gets stung up there. And apparently people don't clean up their dog poop so it is all over the park. Sitting here today I watched a Jeep pull up at the bottom of the hill and let out a big black dog and a small white dog.
Secluded park that is beautiful and serene. Great place to take your doggie for a short yet refreshing walk.
Amazing park! Its quiet, in a good neighborhood with good, decent people at the park. Small hiking trail, baseball field, playground, basketball court, and wide open field to hang out. Also a picnic area that's perfect for birthday parties.
An amazing hidden gem! It's not a large park but provided a wonderful waking path, a small little playground, and a ball field that is a wonderful open area.
Trail conditions & character
“And apparently people don't clean up their dog poop so it is all over the park.”
“Grew up at this park so happy that they redid it and fix it up just beautiful”
“Its quiet, in a good neighborhood with good, decent people at the park.”
“Sitting here today I watched a Jeep pull up at the bottom of the hill and let out a big black dog and a small white dog.”
“The black one stayed at the bottom of the hill and used the bathroom but the little one came up here by itself unattended did its business and left and went back down the hill.”
Plan your run at Riddleview 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 trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Phone+1 859-292-3686
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–9:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–9:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–9:30 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–9:30 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–9:30 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–9:30 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–9:30 pm |
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