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Riverside Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 316 Google reviews · Running trail in Evans, Colorado · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
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Distance
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Shade
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Confirmed from Riverside 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.

Lit at nightScenicRestroomsWaterTrailhead parking

What runners say about Riverside Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (316 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 4 mentions

“One of my favorite places to hang out and always well maintained”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 9 mentions

“Although it is a great place for an afternoon lunch or to walk your dog because the surrounding area is beautiful.”

I take my dog here for walks. It's a great pathway and lots of areas where your baby can play in the water. It was kind of a bummer to see that they cut the trees by the water down and now you can see the water from the path. That was kind of a family hide away area but it's a beautiful park none the less

★★★★★ — Danette , Apr 2024

I had a peaceful day with my son and his wife and the Gran babies..enjoyed all of nature..birds were chirping,Gran babies were Happy playing near the river trail..and got to see some little frogs..

★★★★★ — Antonia , May 2024

Quiet park. Not a lot of shade so summers will be hot. But right off the south Platte river. Nice paced walking path along the river. There is even a turn off to head down to the rivers edge and splash around on the shallow shore of the river.

★★★★★ — Lacey , Feb 2023

A very beautiful park with the river lake and pond. With beautiful scenic paths to walk, ride, or bike! Very relaxing tranquil place to get out of the house and go to. The a very nice ball fields and also a great playground for kids as well . There is also fishing; Highly recommended!

★★★★★ — Heide , Dec 2022

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Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🏞️ Scenic views 9 mentions

“Although it is a great place for an afternoon lunch or to walk your dog because the surrounding area is beautiful.”

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🚻 Restrooms 2 mentions

“Very pretty park there are two entrances one with the soccer field and play grounds and bathrooms, then the other is a pond.”

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🚰 Water fountains

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🅿️ Trailhead parking

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💡 Lit for night running

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Plan your run at Riverside 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, water — reported by runners
  • Websiteevanscolorado.gov
  • Phone+1 970-475-1125
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday 5 am–10 pm
Tuesday 5 am–10 pm
Wednesday 5 am–10 pm
Thursday 5 am–10 pm
Friday 5 am–10 pm
Saturday 5 am–10 pm
Sunday 5 am–10 pm

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Riverside Park

4000 Riverside Pkwy, Evans, CO 80620

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Running trails near Evans

Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.

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Sanborn Park

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.