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Riverview Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 178 Google reviews · Running trail in Carson City, Nevada · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Crushed gravel
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Riverview 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.
Dog-friendly natural area on 107 acres with picnic areas & BBQs, plus hiking trails & bird watching.
What runners say about Riverview Park
“The paths are easy to follow and provide stunning views of the river.”
“It's a quiet restful place to take a walk and breathe.”
“Dog and bike friendly and has random metal bench that people can sit and rest while enjoying the view of the Carson River.”
Simple level layouts of trails from rarely used City maintenance roads/trail. Waterfowl, songbirds raptors and coyotes along the Carson River make this trail great.
I am evac. From meyers so.lake tahoe found this place to walk my dog. We had a great time
107 acre's of trail , picnic areas , BBQ pits to have a picnic at , loved the whole time I was there with my friends and there pets , we took a lot of pictures ..
Great walking trails and views. The trails link in with other trails to give you even more areas to walk.
Trail conditions & character
“Amazing clean off leash park with river access, I came in the winter and no one else was there but I could see this place getting busy in summer months”
“The paths are easy to follow and provide stunning views of the river.”
“Love the gravel bars with lots of good skipping stones.”
“Simple level layouts of trails from rarely used City maintenance roads/trail.”
“Love this park, great pathways that accommodate a stroller.”
Plan your run at Riverview Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceCrushed gravel — the rail-trail classic: softer than asphalt, still smooth enough for tempo work
- 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.
- 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+1 775-887-2000
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–10 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–10 pm |
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