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Riverside Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 384 Google reviews · Running trail in Scottsbluff, Nebraska · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
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.
Large park featuring walking trails, a playground, a campground and a small zoo.
What runners say about Riverside Park
“The park itself is beautiful, well-maintained, and contains walking trails, a small zoo, picnic shelters, a YMCA camp, fishing ponds, and a dog park!”
“Has a very nice path, to either ride your bike, jog, run or just take a nice walk as you watch the beautiful North Platte River and the gorgeous scenery.”
Lovely park! Great walking trails, playground, dog yard and of course benches along the river. We stayed at the campground and enjoyed the park. Only drawback was the lack of restrooms at the park.
I hadn't been back to Scottsbluff in 30 years and most places and and all people I knew were gone. But I did remember the zoo area but didn't know if it would be open at that time in January. Fortunately the drive through the park was open and the path was clear for a walk.
Nice campground for a couple of nights. Well taken care of. A little bit of a washboard road going in. Close to a paved walking path by the river & a short drive to Scottsbluff NP. Although we didn’t do this, it’s within walking distance to some children’s activities such as a little zoo. Heads up if you have a dog….
A beautiful scenic walking/biking path along the North Platte River. A great place to get centered while getting in a bit of exercise. Lonely on your walk? Animal shelter right along the path to walk a dog from.
Trail conditions & character
“Has a very nice path, to either ride your bike, jog, run or just take a nice walk as you watch the beautiful North Platte River and the gorgeous scenery.”
“The park itself is beautiful, well-maintained, and contains walking trails, a small zoo, picnic shelters, a YMCA camp, fishing ponds, and a dog park!”
“A few people came to fish, others riding bikes along the paved trail or walking, and everyone was incredibly kind and, if you desire, talkative.”
“Only drawback was the lack of restrooms at the park.”
Plan your run at Riverside Park
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- 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.
- Websitescottsbluff.org
- Phone+1 308-632-0058
- Social Facebook
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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